The Fledgling by Ivan Berryman. (AP) SHN274DHM1722AP. The Fledgling by Ivan Berryman. Under the watchful eye of his more experienced tutor a trainee pilot gets his first taste of the Spitfire Mk. IIa, airborne from Tangmere early in 1941. the nearest aircraft is P7856 (YT C) which enjoyed a long career, surviving until 1945. Signed by Sergeant Leopold Heimes (deceased) and Flight Lieutenant Alexander N R L Appleford (deceased). RAF Signature edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x
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Crockett paused briefly in the chapel to pray
his burning aircraft being consumed by fire on impact
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