{"product_id":"tribute-to-ian-edward-fraser-vc-by-ivan-berryman-apb","title":"Tribute to Ian Edward Fraser VC by Ivan Berryman. (APB)","description":"DHM6743APB. Tribute to Ian Edward Fraser VC by Ivan Berryman. \u003cp\u003e Joined the Royal Naval Reserve in 1939, and served on several destroyers before joining HMS Sahib in 1943 - the same year he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery and skill on submarine patrols.  He volunteered for sevice aboard HMS Bonaventure - a depot ship for X-Craft midget submarines.  Commander of the midget submarine HMS XE-3 in the successful attack on a the Japanese Atago Class heavy cruiser Takao, moored in Johore Strait, Singapore, 31st July 1945.  HMS XE-3 is seen here making its way to its target on that day.  Fraser and his diver - James Magennis who went out to place the limpet mines - were both awarded the Victoria Cross for this attack.  He died on 1st September 2008. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54135277846861,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWdhm6743.jpg?v=1781872539","url":"https:\/\/militaryaviationartprints.com\/products\/tribute-to-ian-edward-fraser-vc-by-ivan-berryman-apb","provider":"Military Aviation Art Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}