The Longest July by Ivan Berryman. SHN96 79s of the 281a Squadriglia

79s of the 281a Squadriglia were to become notorious for their daring attacks on allied shipping in the Mediterranean from their bases in Libya throughout 1940

so Vane claimed he had actually been en route to surrender to Pearse and accepted the pardon on the spot

and featuring the matted original signatures of :

During the battle Lt Lavrinienko

455s Beaufighters

The Longest July by Ivan Berryman. SHN96 79s of the 281a SquadrigliaDHM1870. The Longest July by Ivan Berryman. Posted to 64 Squadron on 1st July 1940, the tragically short relationship of Sub Lt F Dawson Paul with the Spitfire was crammed with victories. He immediately shared a Dornier Do17 off Beachy Head and, just four days later claimed a Messerschmitt Bf. 109. Further kills were confirmed over the next two weeks, among them five Bf. 110s and another Do. 17. His final victory was a Bf. 109 on 25th, but on this day