Tempest Moon by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Three 501 Sqn Hawker Tempests roar low across the North Sea outbound from Bradwell Bay, Essex, on their way to attack a German airfield at Bad Zwischehhan and nearby rail yards on the night of 2nd October 1944. The trio comprised of Sqn Ldr Joseph Berry, flying EJ600 (SD-F), Flt Lt E L 'Willy' Williams (SD-L) and Flt Lt C A 'Horry' Hansen. Berry was to lose his life on this mission, his aircraft being hit by ground fire from soldiers manning a radar station east of Veendam.

Signed by Flying Officer Frank Wheeler DFC (deceased),
Pilot Officer Rusty Townsend,
Warrant Officer Jack Hodges DFC
and
Derek Tapson.

Large Size Limited edition of 5 artist proofs.

Image size 26 inches x 19 inches (66cm x 48cm)