Product Description
The Old Flying Machine Company's MH434 joined the 222 Squadron in 1943. It was flown in combat by South African pilot Flt Lt Henry Lardner-Burke, DFC (1916-1970), seven and a half kills, three damaged, retiring as a Wing Commander. On the 27 August in the St Omar area over France, Lardner-Burke shot down a Focke-Wulf FW-190 and damaged a second during a mission to escort USAAF B-17 bombers. On the 5 September 1943 Lardner-Burke and MH434 shot down another FW-190 in the Nieuport area, and on the 8 September 1943 claimed a half share in the downing of a Messerschmitt Bf-109G in Northern France.
The right hand side of this particular mug features the exterior side profile while the left hand side features the cutaway view. Both sides have a top and front view of the Spitfire.
Our famous and highly detailed aircraft cutaway designs are presented here in full color on these handsome 11 ounce multiple use mugs.
