Tribute to Freddie West VC by Ivan Berryman. (C) SIG390DHM6773C. Tribute to Freddie West VC by Ivan Berryman. On the 11th of August 1918, the Armstrong Whitworth FK8 C8602 of Ferdinand 'Freddie' West and his observer gunner John Haslam was one of hundreds of aircraft tasked with locating German reserves on the ground to assist the Army. A gap in the clouds revealed a concentration of German troops they dived low to assess their number but coming under intense fire returned to the clouds. Not satisfied
Small signed limited edition of 20 prints
at Kadena as it undergoes a last-minute engine run-up prior to a reconnaissance sortie over the Soviet naval base at Vladivostok
Flying below their target
with the sloop Hornet in company
Colonel Dick Willsie (deceased)
DSO (bar) and MC (bar) After 74 squadron he replaced Billy Bishop of CO 85 Squadron on the 3rd July 1918
Paper size 31 inches x 22 inches (79cm x 56cm) Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm)
this probably saved his life and also the standard for the regiment
Coltishall - End of the Line by Michael Rondot
Based at Banff on the East Coast of Scotland
As the Red Army reeled before the onslaught
Robbie Fowler - Liverpool by Stephen Doig