Tribute to Tom Dalton-Morgan by Ivan Berryman. (C)

DHM6726C. Tribute to Tom Dalton-Morgan by Ivan Berryman.

Tom Dalton-Morgan was a British flying Ace who was credited with at least 17 victories during World War Two. It was in the aircraft shown here, Hurricane Mk.I P3972 of No.43 Sqn that on 13th August 1940 he claimed a Ju88 but was struck by return fire, baling out of the stricken Hurricane. He became an Ace during the Battle of Britain and later also became a Hurricane night-fighter Ace, claiming six victories. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Service Order and Order of the British Empire, he went on to manage the Woomera rocket testing facility in Australia for 30 years. He died in 2004, aged 87.

Special Collector’s Item – The print numbered No.1 of a small publisher proof edition of 3

Image size 15 inches x 10.25 inches (38cm x 26.5cm). Paper Size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm)