Scramble by David Pentland. [Original Drawing]

Robrough, Southern England, August 1940. Pilots of 247 Squadron, tasked with defending Plymouth, race to their Gloster Gladiator IIs in response to an intruder alert. Originally stationed in the Shetlands the squadron had been sent south to support the hard pressed units of fighter command during the Battle of Britain.

Signed by Flight Lieutenant Alex Thom DFC
and
Wing Commander Roger Morewood (deceased).

Original pencil drawing by David Pentland.

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