HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman (GS) REG32 the French vanguard pressed forward

the French vanguard pressed forward too far and so committed the entire army to the battle

Luckily for the Allies only 18 were completed by the wars end

87 Squadron piloted by Flt Lt Alex Thom DFC limps over the south coast of England on 19th August 1942

many of them rising to great notoriety for their daring exploits

HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman (GS) REG32 the French vanguard pressed forwardDHM989GS. HMS Hood by Ivan Berryman. Pride of the Royal Navy, the mighty Hood rolls majestically in the north Atlantic swell as HMS Prince of Wales holds station off her starboard bow. Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)