Tribute to Flying Officer Count Manfred Beckett Czernin by Ivan Berryman. (APB) SHN477 54 squadron during the Battle

54 squadron during the Battle of Britain

including the Ki

losing the chance to inflict a decisive defeat

he went on to fly Spitfires and Mustangs in the build-up to and aftermath of D-Day

and fighting raged at hand-to-hand along the mealie-bag wall

Tribute to Flying Officer Count Manfred Beckett Czernin by Ivan Berryman. (APB) SHN477 54 squadron during the BattleB0526APB. Tribute to Flying Officer Count Manfred Beckett Czernin by Ivan Berryman. Serving with distinction throughout the Battle of Britain, Count Manfred Beckett Czernin's score included 13 confirmed, 2 unconfirmed, 3 probables and 5 damaged. He is depicted here on 25th July 1940, claiming the last of three Messerschmitt Bf. 110s that he shot down that day, flying Hurricane V7408 (YB F) whilst with 17 Sqn. Despite being shot down by Adolf Galland