Description

Squadron Leader Douglas Bader leads the Hurricanes of 242 Squadron in an aggressive diving attack upon a large force of Heinkel 111s approaching the Kent coast, whilst Spitfires from 66 Squadron tangle with the escorting Bf109s of JG52. It is September 1940, and the climax of the Battle of Britain.

In our opinion this is one of Richards best paintings to date and features one of the most legendary fighter Aces of the War - Douglas Bader. Battle of Britain signatures are becoming increasingly rare and this outstanding print is personally signed by prominant Battle of Britain Hurricane pilots, with a total of NINETEEN rare and desireable signatures available, including Bader himself - a true collectors edition for the future.

Signatures

THE LIMITED EDITION
Every print in the edition has been personally signed in pencil by two Fighter Pilots that flew Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain:

Gp Capt BILLY DRAKE DSO DFC* - 213 Sqn
Gp Capt BYRON DUCKENFIELD AFC - 501 Sqn

THE COLLECTORS’ REMARQUE & TRIBUTE EDITIONS
Together with the two Remarque and Tribute Editions, the SIX signature Collectors’ Edition is additionally signed by the following Battle of Britain Hurricane pilots:

Wg Cdr TIM ELKINGTON - 1 Sqn
Sqn Ldr ‘BOB’ FOSTER DFC - 605 Sqn
A/Cdre JOHN ELLACOMBE CB DFC* - 151 Sqn
Sqn LdrTONY PICKERING AFC - 501 Sqn

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN TRIBUTE EDITION
Richard's pencil work is nothing short of superb and widely regarded as amongst the best in the industry. Along with a copy of the Collectors edition print these magnificent Tribute Proofs are issued with a unique and highly-collectible original pencil drawing, personally autographed by TEN Battle of Britain Pilots and matted to include the original pencil signatures of a further three of the most prominent pilots to fly in this crucial conflict, including the legendary fighter leader, Sir Douglas Bader – there are a total of NINETEEN signatures in this edition:

Sqn Ldr JOCELYN MILLARD AE - 1 Sqn
Wg Cdr TOM NEIL DFC AFC AE - 249 Sqn
Sqn Ldr ROY MCGOWAN - 46 Sqn
Sqn Ldr LAWRENCE THOROGOOD - 87 Sqn
Wg Cdr KEN MACKENZIE DFC AFC AE - 501 Sqn
W.O DAVID DENCHFIELD - 610 Sqn
Wg Cdr PADDY BARTHROPP DFC AFC - 602 Sqn
Wg Cdr ERIC BARWELL DFC* AE - 262 Sqn
Sqn Ldr BASIL ‘STAPME’ STAPLETON DFC - 603 Sqn
Sqn Ldr A.C LEIGH DFC DFM - 64 Sqn

Matted signatures
Gp Capt Sir DOUGLAS BADER CBE DSO* DFC* - 242 Sqn
Gp Capt GEORGE UNWIN DSO DFM*- 19 Sqn
Gp Capt FRANK CAREY CBE DFC** AFC DFM - 3 Squadron