Detroit Miss by Brian Bateman. [Original Drawing]

Urban Ben Drew in his P-51 Mustang Detroit Miss claiming his fifth victory to become an Ace. The German Heinkel He111 was over the Baltic Sea on 18th September 1944 when it was spotted by Ben. Attempting to escape Ben and the two other Mustangs with him, the German aircraft made for the coast, but was shot down and plunged into the sea before making landfall.

Signed by Maj Urban L Drew USAF (deceased)
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Original pencil drawing by Brian Bateman.

Paper size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)