Tribute to Major Erich Rudorffer by Ivan Berryman. (AP) BAT193 outclassed by both his airmanship

outclassed by both his airmanship and skills as a marksman

Only an effective Union rearguard action prevented a replay of the First Manassas disaster

he spotted another enemy fighter and shot it down

Warneford had time to release all six of his bombs

Tribute to Major Erich Rudorffer by Ivan Berryman. (AP) BAT193 outclassed by both his airmanshipDHM6603AP. Tribute to Major Erich Rudorffer by Ivan Berryman. The Gruppenkommandeur of II. JG 54 Erich Rudorffer is depicted in Fw190A 6 'Black Double Chevron' over the misty forests of Finland in June 1944. Credited with 222 aerial victories, he survived being shot down no less than sixteen times and survived the war until eventually passing away in 2016 aged 98. Limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 16 inches x 10. 5 inches (41cm x 27cm)