Tribute to Sqn Ldr David Fairbanks by Ivan Berryman. [Original Painting]

Whilst flying with other Hawker Tempests of 274 Sqn on 11th February 1945, Sqn Ldr David Fairbanks spotted a lone Arado Ar234 of the Kommando Sperling 1 (F) / 123 flown by Hauptmann Hans Felde returning to its base at Rheine. A desperate chase commenced through the cloudbase until the German jet prepared to land, whereupon Fairbanks sent 4U+DH down in flames after a single short burst of his four 20mm cannon.

Original oil on canvas painting by Ivan Berryman.

Size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm)