HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. (B) SHN21 with the River Thames

with the River Thames

which was akin to a high powered glider

just four days later claimed a Messerschmitt Bf

piloted this aircraft on 24th July 1941

their reign of terror now almost at its end

HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. (B) SHN21 with the River ThamesB0214B. HMS Cyclops Prepares to Receive HMS Sceptre by Ivan Berryman. Originally constructed as a Home Fleet Repair Ship, HMS Cyclops was later converted into a submarine depot ship and enjoyed a long career, both in the Mediterranean and in home waters. Here she prepares to receive HMS Sceptre. Another S class submarine is already tethered alongside. Unsigned part of the edition on 1150 prints. Image size 12 inches x 7 inches (31cm x 18cm)