September Odds
by Pat Speirs
Title
September Odds
Artist
Pat Speirs
Medium
Photograph - Digital Art Print
Description
Spitfire Series
�September Odds�
Typical of the hard days in September 1940 a lone Spitfire of 616 Sqdn has found a height and sun advantage on the group of Bf 109s. Under strict instructions to maintain cover for the bomber force only one pair of the Bf109s arc away from the formation to �honour the threat�.
Based at Kenley 616 was in the thick of the Battle of Britain from mid August onwards, however within two weeks the Squadron had lost over half it�s pilots (4 killed, 5 injured and 1 pow) and it was withdrawn to Yorkshire to reform. 616 was credited with 15 confirmed �kills� and 6 probables in this very short period.
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June 29th, 2012
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R christopher Vest
gorgeous rendering, a wonderful composite! and as a plus, each of your wonderful pics has a little history lesson. great stuff!
Pat Speirs replied:
Missed your comment at the time of posting, my apologies. Greatly appreciate your input - glad you like the 'story' behind the image, important to keep those young guys memories fresh.