Attack on the Scharnhorst by Ivan Berryman. SCN60 September 1942 by David Pentland

September 1942 by David Pentland

Wing Commander Ken Mackenzie was a formidable opponent during the Battle of Britain - even without any weaponry as on the occasion depicted here

Edward Jackfert

George Chalmers (deceased)

based at Wittering

Attack on the Scharnhorst by Ivan Berryman. SCN60 September 1942 by David PentlandB138. Attack on the Scharnhorst by Ivan Berryman. Swordfish of 825 Sqn led by Lt Cdr Esmonde begin their heroic attack on the battlescruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen as they make their way up the English Channel from Brest during Operation Cerberus on 12th February 1942. Although all the aircraft were lost and no significant damage was done to the German fleet, all the pilots were decorated for their bravery and Lt