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Close Combat by Ivan Berryman. (P) - Direct Art

Close Combat by Ivan Berryman. (P)


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Close Combat by Ivan Berryman. (P)

Whilst flying with A Flight of 85 Squadron on 30th July 1940, Geoffrey Allard encountered a pair of Messerschmitt Bf.110s about 40 miles from the coast, apparently patrolling near a convoy. After Squadron Leader Townsend, flying Red 1, had made two unsuccessful attacks, Allard closed to 150 yards and began to fire continuously, eventually closing to just 25 yards, whereupon the starboard engine of the Bf.110 began to disintegrate. This was just one of eight victories that Allard claimed during the Battle of Britain to add to a previous eight that he had scored flying Hurricanes during the Battle of France.
Item Code : DHM1858PClose Combat by Ivan Berryman. (P) - This Edition
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Original painting, oil on canvas by Ivan Berryman.

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Other editions of this item : Close Combat by Ivan Berryman.DHM1858
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PRINTSigned limited edition of 20 giclee art prints.
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Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm) Duckenfield, Byron
Freeborn, John
Thom, Alex
+ Artist : Ivan Berryman


Signature(s) value alone : £170
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Limited edition of 10 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm) Duckenfield, Byron
Freeborn, John
Thom, Alex
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Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm) Duckenfield, Byron
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PRINTSmall limited edition of 30 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm) Duckenfield, Byron
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PRINTFalck / David Signature edition of 1 giclee art print. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm) David, Dennis
Falck, Wolfgang
Duckenfield, Byron
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PRINTSchenk / Tuck Signature edition of 2 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm) Stanford-Tuck, Bob (matted)
Schenck, Wolfgang (matted)
Duckenfield, Byron
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Signature(s) value alone : £165
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Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm)Artist : Ivan Berryman
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Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)Artist : Ivan Berryman
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POSTCARDCollector's Postcard - Restricted Initial Print Run of 40 cards.Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)none£2.70VIEW EDITION...
REMARQUERemarque edition - limited edition of 10 giclee prints featuring an original pencil remarque. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm) plus border with text and remarque drawing. Artist : Ivan Berryman£350.00VIEW EDITION...
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Original combat report by Geoffrey Allard from 30th July 1940 :

15.30 hrs, A Flight, 85 Squadron. Two Me110 at a low level, 40 miles off the coast.

I was with Red section as No.2 on our way to patrol when I saw anti-aircraft fire from a trawler behind the convoy. I heard Red 1 Tally Ho and followed him in line astern. I saw two Me110s about two miles ahead flying north at low level. Enemy aircraft turned east ahead of convoy and I closed convoy to intercept. I saw Red 1 carry out two attacks from astern. After the second attack he broke away and I closed in to about 150 yards firing continuously to about 25 yards. I saw the starboard motor break into pieces and the enemy aircraft disappeared beneath me. I saw enemy tracer, but received no hits. After I broke away I chased the second Me110 which disappeared into low cloud. I reformed with Red 1 and returned to base.

The Aircraft :
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HurricaneRoyal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500, ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four 20mm cannon. All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in 1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600 for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533 Hurricanes were built.
Me110The Bf-110 grew out of Herman Gorings specifications for a multipurpose aircraft capable of penetrating deep into enemy airspace to clear the sky of enemy fighters in advance of German bomber formations. The aircraft would also be utilized as a long range interceptor, and as a ground support and ground attack bomber. The Bf-110 prototype first flew in 1936. The prototype was under powered with its Daimier Benz DB 600A engines. Several months passed before a go ahead was given for large scale production which commenced in 1938. Utilizing improved DB 601 engines, the early production 110s were as fast as any single engine fighter at that time, and had superior fire power. Their biggest apparent weakness was in the areas of armor protection for the crew, and in terms of maneuverability when compared to single seat fighters. The 110 was produced in large numbers and in many different variants. The 110D was the long range model. An additional belly tank was fitted to that aircraft, with several later variants having the more traditional drop tanks. The first serious test for the Bf-110 came during the Battle of Britain. About 300 Bf-110s were involved. They became easy prey for Hurricane and Spitfire pilots, and Bf-109s were often required to assist the 110s in their own defense. On August 15, 1940, which became known as Black Tuesday, the Bf-110s were ravaged by the RAF, and for the month over 100 aircraft were lost. On the Eastern Front the Bf-110 performed admirably in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa. With the Soviet Air Force weakened in the first several weeks of the attack, 110s were effectively utilized in a ground attack role. Ultimately, the Luftwaffe re-equipped a significant number of its 110s as night fighters. The aircraft performed well in this role because it was a good gun platform with sufficient speed to overtake the RAF night bombers. Such night missions were typically carried out with no Allied fighter escort, so the 110 night fighters would not have to engage or elude Allied fighters in this role.

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