Fairey Battle Mk.I by Ivan Berryman. (P)

Fairey Battle HA-J of No.218 Sqn is taken by surprise by the close pass of a Bf109E over France. The squadron were based at Auberive-sur-Suippes in 1939, and as part of the Advance Air Striking Force of the RAF during the Battle of France, suffered heavy losses. An aircraft carrying the codes HA-J was shot down by flak on the afternoon of 12th May 1940. The three crew of aircraft K9353, J B Horner, L C Flisher and L D Davies were all lost.

Signed by Erich Rudorffer (deceased)
and
Wing Commander Roger Morewood (deceased).

Original pencil drawing by Ivan Berryman.

Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)