Tribute to Franz Woidich by Ivan Berryman. (AP) REG537 HMS Dainty was lost to

HMS Dainty was lost to dive bombers off Tobruk on 24th February 1941

Study for the original painting Charge and Pursue

The aerial battle of 21st April 1918 was notable for involving two young novice pilots

Commonplace were these hurriedly prepared strips

Tribute to Franz Woidich by Ivan Berryman. (AP) REG537 HMS Dainty was lost toDHM6689AP. Tribute to Franz Woidich by Ivan Berryman. Franz Woidich, depicted here in the distinctive Me163 Komet aircraft, was an Ace with over 100 victories before being selected to fly this unusual aircraft. He had initially served in North Africa before scoring the bulk of his victories on the Eastern Front including two victory claims during the Battle of Kursk. With his total at 109 victories and having been awarded the Knight's Cross he was one