Victory over Africa by Ivan Berryman. (B)

The 73 Sqn Hurricane of Sqn Ldr Derek Ward is shown having received fatal strikes from the guns of Bf 109 F-4 flown by the 'Star of Africa' Hauptmann Hans-Joachim Marseilles of 3/JG27 on 17th June 1942. Ward was Marseilles' third victim in this single action when he returned to the combat zone to cover the safe descent by parachute of the German ace's first two victories, both of whom had been shot down within seconds of each other.

Signed by Flight Lieutenant Alex Thom DFC, who flew with Ward in B Flight, 87 Squadron during the Battle of Britain
and supplied with the original signature of
Group Captain Frank Carey (deceased).

Presentation edition of 2 prints.

Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 21cm)