Description

THE WORLD'S PREMIER AVIATION ARTIST COMMEMORATES THE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SPITFIRE

One of the RAF’s oldest squadrons, No 41 was active with its Mk I Spitfires at the outset of World War II, first seeing action off the England’s east coast in December 1939. Based at Hornchurch in May 1940, the Squadron was involved in the heavy fighting over the beaches at Dunkirk and, as spring turned to summer, its pilots were soon repelling the mass attacks mounted on Britain by the Luftwaffe – on 15th August 41 Squadron’s small contingent of serviceable Spitfires intercepted 90 plus enemy aircraft. It was a typical day in the life of a front line squadron during the decisive contest that was the Battle of Britain. No 41 Squadron flew Spitfires throughout World War II,
being equipped with the Mk XIV at the end of hostilities.

Signatures

THE SPITFIRE EDITION (individually numbered 1 – 450)
Every print in the Spitfire Commemorative Edition has been signed by THREE outstanding fighter pilots who flew the Spitfire in combat during World War II.

Wing Commander PETER V. AYERST DFC
Squadron Leader IAN BLAIR DFM
Flight Lieutenant KENNETH W. S. EVANS DFC


THE 70th ANNIVERSARY EDITION (individually numbered 1 – 45)
This unique SIX signature Anniversary Edition from the world’s premier aviation artist is a rare chance for collectors to secure a truly special item of Spitfire history. Carrying the additional original signatures of three of the most celebrated Spitfire fighter pilots of World War II, each of the 45 copies available are supplied in conservation double mattes.

Group Captain BRIAN KINGCOME DSO DFC*
Air Vice-Marshal JOHNNIE JOHNSON CB CBE DSO** DFC*
Wing Commander BOB STANFORD TUCK DSO DFC**
The above three are matted original signatures