Description

Stalwart of the Battle of Britain, the Hawker Hurricane equipped the majority of the RAF squadrons that defended Britain during that epic and decisive air battle in the summer of 1940. At the forefront of the air fighting over the southern counties of England, the young Hurricane pilots of 501 Squadron covered themselves in glory.

Signatures

THE ACES EDITION
Joining artist Nicolas Trudgian, every print in this new commemorative edition has been signed in pencil by TWO Aces who flew Hurricanes with 501 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.

Squadron Leader KEN LEE
Wing Commander KEN MACKENZIE

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN PROOFS
Every print in the Battle of Britain Proof Edition has been additionally signed by the following five fighter pilots who all flew with 501 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, a total of SEVEN signatures.

Flight Lieutenant ERIC PARKIN
Wing Commander PAUL FARNES
Wing Commander VIVIAN SNELL
Wing Commander W.J. GREEN
Squadron Leader TONY PICKERING

THE 501 TRIBUTE EDITION
This unique and exclusive Tribute Edition, consisting of just TEN prints, will be issued with a separate ORIGINAL PENCIL DRAWING beautifully crafted by Nicolas Trudgian. Each original drawing will be matted to include the ORIGINAL AND GENUINE signature of two top 501 Squadron Aces making NINE signatures in this edition. Each of these ten original pencil drawings will be individually inscribed and therefore totally UNIQUE.

Wing Commander JOHN GIBSON
Squadron Leader STANISLAW SKALSKI