High Pursuit by Ivan Berryman. (B)

Squadron Leader H C Sawyer is depicted here flying his 65 Sqn Spitfire Mk.1a R6799 (YT-D) in the skies above Kent on 31st July 1940 at the height of the Battle of Britain. Chasing him is Major Hans Trubenbach of 1 Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2 in his Messerschmitt Vf109E-3 (Red 12) . The encounter lasted eight minutes with both pilots surviving.

Supplied with the original signatures of :
Oberleutnant Walter Schuck (deceased),
General Adolf Galland (deceased)
and
Major Erich Rudorffer (deceased).

Knights Cross Tribute edition of 20 prints.

Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)