Tribute to Flying Officer Count Manfred Beckett Czernin by Ivan Berryman. [Postcard]
Tribute to Flying Officer Count Manfred Beckett Czernin by Ivan Berryman. [Postcard]
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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.
Collector's Postcard - Restricted Initial Print Run of 40 cards.
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)