Tempest Moon by Ivan Berryman. (C)

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)
and supplied with the original signatures of
Warrant Officer Douglas Oram
and
Flight Lieutenant James Kyle DFM.

Presentation edition of 2 prints.

Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)