HMS Hood Engages Bismarck by Ivan Berryman. SIG1318B115. HMS Hood Engages Bismarck by Ivan Berryman. The moment shortly after dawn on 24th May 1941 when HMS Hood, in company with HMS Prince of Wales, opens fire on the Bismarck, setting in motion one of the greatest sea dramas the world had seen. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm)
made their way to the Argentinian landing strip where they proceeded to destroy 11 enemy aircraft with demolition charges
the former Battle of Britain Squadron were Arctic operations specialists in a region noted for its dangerous winter weather and extreme flying conditions
doggedly maintaining their course
Fw190F Fighters - Winter 1943 by Ivan Berryman
including the battleship Tirpitz to northern Norway
With an average speed of 177mph
It was only the combined efforts of a platoon of PZ35(t)s who distracted the lone tank to its front while a 88mm AA gun scored some eight hits from the rear that finally knocked it out
which was sailing to the Falklands to retake them from occupying Argentine forces
Captain Magill split his flight into two four aircraft formations
Portsmouth August 26th 1940
Following WW II
115s that had been purchased by Norway managed to escape to the UK when Norway was invaded