Albacore at Cape Matapan by Ivan Berryman. (GS) PER144 VIs are depicted here: HJ675

VIs are depicted here: HJ675 (V)

He served through the Kaffir War 1877-8 before his bravery at Rorkes Drift for which he was presented with the Victoria Cross by Lord Wolseley on August 3rd 1879

V by Ivan Berryman

Shropshire Light Infantry by Richard Simkin

Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 71cm)

Albacore at Cape Matapan by Ivan Berryman. (GS) PER144 VIs are depicted here: HJ675DHM6791GS. Albacore at Cape Matapan by Ivan Berryman. A Fairey Albacore of 826 Naval Air Squadron releases its torpedo at the Battle of Cape Matapan, 28th March 1941. With intelligence from deciphered Italian communications aiding them, the British fleet had a distinct advantage from the outset of this battle. However, gaining a torpedo hit on the well protected battleship Vittorio Veneto came at a price Lt Com Dalyell Stead and the crew of his Fairey