Tribute to Flying Officer Count Manfred Beckett Czernin by Ivan Berryman. [Original Painting]

B0526P. Tribute to Flying Officer Count Manfred Beckett Czernin by Ivan Berryman.

Serving with distinction throughout the Battle of Britain, Count Manfred Beckett Czernin's score included 13 confirmed, 2 unconfirmed, 3 probables and 5 damaged. He is depicted here on 25th July 1940, claiming the last of three Messerschmitt Bf.110s that he shot down that day, flying Hurricane V7408 (YB-F) whilst with 17 Sqn. Despite being shot down by Adolf Galland in November, he survived the war and passed away in 1962 having been awarded a DFC, an MC and DSO.

Original oil on canvas painting by Ivan Berryman.

Size 16 inches x 11 inches (41cm x 28cm)