High Pursuit by Ivan Berryman. (E) PER75 Study for the original painting

Study for the original painting Assault on the Breach of San Sebastian

Cap Matt McKeon

' Gibson wrote later

5 inches x 11 inches (35cm x 28cm)

High Pursuit by Ivan Berryman. (E) PER75 Study for the original paintingDHM1707E. High Pursuit by Ivan Berryman. Squadron Leader H C Sawyer is depicted here flying his 65 Sqn Spitfire Mk. 1a R6799 (YT D) in the skies above Kent on 31st July 1940 at the height of the Battle of Britain. Chasing him is Major Hans Trubenbach of 1 Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2 in his Messerschmitt Vf109E 3 (Red 12) . The encounter lasted eight minutes with both pilots surviving. Signed by Major Erich Rudorffer (deceased). Rudorffer Knights Cross