Tribute to Ludwig 'Lutz' Beckmann by Ivan Berryman. [Original Painting]

Lutz Beckmann joined Jasta 6 in December 1917, transferring to Jasta 48 then Jasta 56 in March 1918 before scoring his first victory. By the end of the war he had scored 8 victories - he is shown here in his colourful Fokker D.VII in September 1918. In World War Two he was awarded the Knight's Cross while commanding a unit flying the Junkers Ju52. He died in 1965.

Oil on canvas

Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)