Mayhem at St Trond by Ivan Berryman. [Original Painting]

Aircraft Depicted: Spitfire [other products featuring this aircraft]

Artist: Ivan Berryman [browse all Ivan Berryman]

Whilst on a strafing sortie over German occupied St Trond airfield on 25th February 1944, Spitfires of 331 Sqn launched an attack on the Heinkel He.177 bombers that were stationed there. Among those taking part was Norwegian ace Lieutenant Frederick Arild Sverdrup Fearnley, flying Spitfire Mk IX MJ354 (FN-W). Fearnley shared in the destruction of a Heinkel He.177 as it tried to take off, but his Spitfire was immediately hit by ground fire, the young Norwegian losing his life in the ensuing crash. Fearnley was credited with a possible 7 victories in his short career.

Oil on canvas

Size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm)