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Pathfinder Force Passing low over Norwich Cathedral on this wintry evening, Pathfinder Mosquitoes begin to transit east from their bases on yet another dangerous night-time mission over enemy territory. They will take the lead on this bombing mission and their role is to identify and mark pre-planned targets with flares, enabling the main force of Lancaster and Halifax aircraft to drop their bombs as accurately as possible. The Pathfinders were elite squadrons in RAF Bomber Command. Like all aircrew, these brave men took the fight to the enemy night after night until This oil on canvas painting measures 18" x 30" / 46cms x 76cms. Price: £4750 The back of the canvas is signed in ink by the following Pathfinder aircrew, making the painting of even greater historical interest. Sqn. Ldr. Bill Lucas DFC (Pilot)
From Dawn to Dusk by Philip West. £ SOLD
The Night Shift by Philip West. £ SOLD
Channel Dash Heroes by Philip West.
Only the Brave by Philip E. West A Lysander prepares to leave its base on yet another dangerous and secret mission to drop agents into occupied France during WW11. Agents and Pilots alike took great personal risk during these operations. Pilots having to navigate by map, timing and sight, find and land in fields in the dead of night. Agents having to slip away into the countryside, constantly aware that the enemy could discover them at any moment. They were the bravest of the brave. This painting is signed on the reverse of the canvass by SOE Lysander pilots Flt. Lt. R G (Bob) Large, DFC, Legion d’Honneur and Canvas size: 12” x 22” / 30 cms x 56cms. £ SOLD
Almost Home by Philip E. West Overall canvas size: 18”h x 30”w After another long, hard night’s mission over Germany, Flt. Lt. ‘Rusty’ Waughman of 101 ‘Special Duties’ Squadron, once again brings his aircraft and trusting crew back across the English Channel, heading for their home base of Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire. Many of the 101 Squadron Lancasters flew with an extra, German speaking, crew member, whose job it was to use onboard transmitters to jam the radio frequencies of German night-fighters. This painting is signed on the back of the canvas £ SOLD
"Nine O Nine": No Turning Back by Philip West. This oil on canvas painting measures 18" x 30" unframed and An outstanding new painting by our own highly acclaimed and collected "Nine O Nine" awaits her next mission over occupied Europe. Part of the 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Squadron, this B-17 went on to complete a record mission tally of 140 without an abort or loss of a single crew member. She started operations in February 1944. By April 1945 "Nine O Nine" had flown an extraordinary 1,129 hours. This aircraft and crew represented just one of many who fought in war-torn skies for the freedom we now enjoy". £ SOLD
Every Second Counts – The Dambusters by Philip E. West Wing Commander Guy Gibson and crew have just released their Upkeep mine against their primary target The Mohne dam. Wg. Cdr. Gibson went on to receive the Victoria Cross after leading 19 Lancaster's on this historic mission to the Ruhr dams. Operation Chastise gave the nation a great boost in confidence during 1943 and honoured the brave men of 617 Squadron who carried out this dangerous mission. Original oil on canvas painting £4500.00
Operation Chastise – The Dambusters During the night of May 16/17, 1943, 19 Lancaster's of the newly formed 617 Squadron carried out daring raids against four dams in the Ruhr. The Primary target was the Mohne dam. Here we see Flt Lt Maltby and crew in AJ-J flying clear of the Mohne before their Upkeep mine exploded against and breached the dam. Operation Chastise became a legend in the annals of the RAF and military history. Original oil on canvas painting £4500.00
High Patrol A new, original oil on canvas painting byPhilip E. West OU-V, flown by Flt Lt 'Jonny' Houlton, together with his wing man in their Spitfire Mk9’s , are escorting a section of Lancaster bombers on-route to a target somewhere over occupied Europe in 1944. Jonny Houlton was credited with the first confirmed air victory on D-Day.Today the same aircraft, but now a two-seater, is owned and flown by Caroline Grace. Canvas measures approx. 24” x 12” / 61cms x 30.5cms Price: £3950
The back of the canvas is signed in ink by the following Spitfire pilots, making the painting of even greater historical interest. Wing Commander Peter Ayerst DFC (Pilot)
Outward Bound by Stephen Brown There can be few more awesome examples of air power, than that of the Avro Vulcan lifting off under full power and climbing steeply away. The last of the famous delta-winged V bombers, the Vulcan was introduced to provide Britain with an effective nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. Moving into a conventional arms role the Vulcan was blooded in 1982 during the Falklands War. Finally it was employed as part of Strike Command’s air refueling tanker fleet; completing nearly three decades of exceptional service. XH558 was the first Vulcan B.2 to be delivered to the RAF and was the last to retire from service It went on to thrill spectators for several years at air displays. For the last few years it has been the subject of massive restoration project with the objective of getting it flying again. Price:
Towards Victory By Philip E West The Avro Lancaster was undoubtedly the RAF's greatest bomber of World War 2. Stemming from the unsuccessful Avro Manchester the Lancaster carried the night bomber offensive deep into occupied Europe and in doing so, a free world legend was born. Over 7,300 were built with the last being delivered in 1946. Canvas size: 18” x 10” approx. 46cms x 25cms.
Lest We Forget by Stephen Brown The Lancaster (PA474), Spitfire Mk IIa (P7350) and Hurricane Mk IIc (LF363) flying in tight formation. The aircraft are in the new 2007 markings with the Lancaster representing the famous ‘Phantom of the Ruhr’ aircraft from 100 Squadron. They are depicted over the cliffs of Beachy Head, the scene of ferocious aerial combat during the Battle of Britain. Original oil painting on canvas. Canvas Size: 30 x 18 inches Price: £2295 framed - £2210 unframed
Spitfire Dawn by Stephen Brown North Weald, December 1941 and heavy snow falls have put paid to any operational flying for the day. In between flurries of snow, ground crews work on the Spitfire Mk Vbs of 222 Squadron so they can be ready to go as soon as the weather clears. Original oil painting on canvas. Canvas Size: 38 x 12 inches Price: £1995 framed - £1910 unframed
Ready for Action The de Havilland Mosquito was one of the most outstanding British built aircraft of the Second World War. It was first proposed as a fast, unarmed bomber. However, once in service it proved to be extremely versatile and was produced in great numbers in various variants, fighter, bomber, photo reconnaissance and many more. The "Wooden Wonder" became a true thoroughbred. The painting is signed on the back of the canvas in permanent ink by these distinguished pilots: Wing Commander Branse Burbridge DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar, the RAF’s top night-fighter pilot. Also, ‘Hilly’ Hilliard, former Mosquito pilot with the Banff and Pathfinder squadrons. Price: £2950.00
Spitfires - Masters of the Air At the end of another days hard air combat fighting over the war-torn skies of England, Spitfires of 92 Squadron enjoy a rare, peaceful moment prior to returning to base during the "Battle of Britain". The few prevailed and gave us the freedom we enjoy to this day. Price: £2950.00
Together We Stand The Douglas Dakota was undoubtedly one of the most important allied aircraft of the Second World War. The aircraft served in a variety of roles including paratroop-dropping, glider-towing, casualty evacuation to transporting all sorts of materials from food to weapons of war. It did it all and in doing so, Price: £2750.00
The Memphis Belle by Philip E. West Over three years of continuous air combat the 91st Bombardment Group "The Ragged Irregulars" were based at Bassingbourn in England. They flew 340 missions with honor and bravery, over occupied Europe and bore such B-17 legends as "Memphis Belle", "Shoo Shoo Baby", "General Ike" and "Nine 'O' Nine. On this day, however, the Memphis Belle is going to have to wait for the snow to be clear before it can depart on yet another dangerous mission over enemy territory. In the meantime, to enable the “Memphis Belle” to leave at the earliest opportunity when the weather clears, groundcrew carry on with their maintenance work in support of a crew and aircraft they all look upon with affection and admiration. Canvas size: 12” x 24” / 30.5 x 61cms. Price: £2950.00
Channel Patrol Spitfire Mk 1as’ of 19 Squadron during a Channel patrol in September 1940. Although seemingly alone in the sky the young pilots have no time to admire the cliffs of Beachy Head below them or the sun setting behind them. They must remain constantly vigilant or risk being caught off guard by Luftwaffe fighters. The Battle of Britain is drawing to a close and 19 Squadron have more than played their part in the struggle for control of the country’s skies. Based at Duxford and later Fowlmere, 19 Squadron fought with distinction during a sustained period of almost Canvas measures 38 x 12 inches / 97 x 30cms. Price: £1950.00
Return to Ascension by Simon Atack On the 30th April 1982, flying from Wideawake airfield on Ascension island, Flt. Lt. Martin Withers and his crew, flying RAF Vulcan (XM607) launched the first Black Buck bombing operation of the Falklands War. There and back the non-stop flight covered 7,500 miles, lasting 15 hours 45 minutes – at the time, the longest combat flight in history. The Vulcan was refuelled by Victor tankers five times on the outward journey and once on the return journey. This oil painting is signed on the back of the canvas in permanent ink by Flt. Lt. Martin Withers DFC.Canvas size:20"x30" (51cm x 76cm) Price: £2500.00
Overall canvas size: 28” x16” Full of grace and beauty Concorde G-BOAF taxis toward her final resting place at Filton airfield, Bristol. Proudly waving Union Jack flags from the cockpit are pilot Captain Les Brodie and Concorde chief pilot Captain Mike Bannister. No one who saw Concorde on Wednesday November 26th 2003 could fail to be moved by the sight of this magnificent aircraft as she moved these last few yards with the greatest of dignity under the gaze of the world’s media and thousands of local well-wishers. Price: £1950.00
Concorde
– The Supersonic Thoroughbred Captain
Les Scott, Senior First Officer Tim Orchard and Senior Engineering
Officer Rick Eades made history on the 7th February 1996, when they
flew Concorde G-BOAD from New York to London in a record-breaking
2 hours, 2 minutes and 59 seconds; the fastest ever
Overall canvas size: 38” x 24” Price: £2250.00
by Stephen Brown The scheduled Concorde flights to and from New York were by far the most important for both British Airways and Air France. Taking full advantage of Concorde’s speed and the time difference between London and New York, some business people would arrive in New York on the early morning flight, do a days work and then take the evening flight back to London. Oil on canvas painting signed on the back two Pilots and a co-Pilot. Overall canvas size: 29” x 24” Price: £4995.00
Tornado Strike by Philip E. West Oil on canvas painting. Size: 30” x 18” Price: £2550
Full Throttle by Philip E. West Overall canvas size 30” x 18” This remarkable aircraft first entered combat service in 1986. Reaching speeds of mach 1.2 at sea level the B1-B is not only the fastest bomber in American service, it also carries the largest payload of any current bomber. Price: £1250
Lightning
Tribute Oil on canvas painting. Overall size: 38” x 24” This
painting is signed on the back of the canvas by all four men Price: £2250.00 Lightning F. Mk 1As of 56 Squadron on a pilot training sortie during 1963. During the early 1960’s many Lightning squadrons gave their aircraft colourful paint schemes, none was more striking than 56 Squadron (The Firebirds), who in 1963 doubled as the official RAF display team. Conceived
in a post-war period when speed, acceleration and climb rate were
the key measures of a fighter, the English Electric Lightning excelled
on all counts. Capable of Mach 2 in level flight, the Lightning
provided the backbone of Britain’s front-line Cold War defence
until well into the 1970’s.
The Jubilee Flight by Stephen Brown Original oil painting - Overall size: 36” x 24” (915mm x 610mm) This brand new edition is published with approval of the Red Arrows Trust, an organisation formed to ensure the good name of the Red Arrows is protected by ensuring their name and identity is only linked to commercial projects which have been vetted by the trustees. Price: £4995
Concorde – The Homecoming by Stephen
Brown Overall size 36” x 24” Price: £4995
Concorde – Pride of Britain by Stephen Brown Original oil on canvas 36” x 24” Price: £1950.00 Climbing
towards 60,000 feet and the edge of space Concorde (G-BOAD) traveled
where no other commercial aircraft could go. Its enormously powerful
engines enabled Concorde to reach the speed of sound – Mach
1 (about 675 mph). During the lifetime of Concorde the fleet carried
just over 2.5m passengers.
The Luftwaffe Collection
On the Prowl by
Philip E. West Focke-Wulf FW 190. When this purposeful looking, squat, angular aircraft first appeared in the skies over France in 1941 it came as quite a shock and soon gained a reputation and the nickname ‘Butcher Bird’. A superb fighting machine, it served the Luftwaffe in many variants throughout the war.
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Guardians of the Reich by
Philip E. West Messerschmitt Me 262. With a sleek shark-like fuselage, revolutionary swept back wings and Jumo turbine engines, it must have been a sight to see one autumn day in 1944 when seen for the first time. The 262 represented the Luftwaffe’s most potent air weapon during World War 2; however, not enough were produced in time to make a decisive difference to the outcome.
back of painting Also signed by Major Hans-Ekkeehard Bob who also flew Me109s in the Battle of Britain as well as the Polish and French campaigns. He also flew Fw 190s and Me262s in over 700 combat missions during which he achieved 59 victories. Feldwebel Adolf Denz has also signed the paintings. He flew Me 110s, Me 210s and later Me109s on the Russian front.
Mustangs Over the Reich Price: £2250 As the Second World War drew to a close, Allied bombers and fighters were able to fly relatively unchallenged over German territory. A lack of fuel, trained pilots and serviceable aircraft prevented the Luftwaffe from mounting any meaningful resistance. In
“Mustangs Over the Reich” by Stephen Brown, P51 Mustangs
of 336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group range deep into the
Reich in a search for targets of opportunity. By VE-day the 4th
had become the top scoring Fighter Group with over 1,000 victories
against the Luftwaffe.
Jaguar Patrol by Philip E. West
Spitfires – High Patrol by Philip E. West
A gathering section of 124 Squadron Spitfires led by Peter Ayerst climbs for height above the bomber stream and a lone Mosquito. This Squadron plus many others was tasked with protecting the bombers over occupied Europe. For these long range missions the Spitfires carry 90 Gallon 'Slipper Tanks' to extend the relatively short endurance of the aircraft. In combat with enemy fighters they would jettison the tanks. However, following a shortage, they were encouraged to bring them back if they possibly could. Canvas size: 18” x 30” and signed on the back by former Spitfire pilots Wing Commander Peter Ayerst DFC, Flight Lieutenant R G (Bob) Large, DFC, Legion d’Honneur, and Peter Twiss OBE, DSC and Bar £ SOLD
“Although I will admit to the Sunderland being one of my favourite aircraft, 'A Short Sunderland of No 422 Squadron, based at Pembroke Dock, sweeps the English Channel in search of enemy shipping threats. Initially operating with impunity, the German U-boats came close to severing the vital supply lines between the USA and Britain: had they succeeded the Allied invasion of Europe could not have happened. At the vanguard of the country's defence was the Short Sunderland. With the range required to operate over the Atlantic, it was rapidly equipped with the electronic detection and weapons systems needed to give the convoys effective protection and turn the tide against the U-boats. The crews became unsung heroes of World War II; gruelling 12 hour missions being typical, often in terrible weather and with little hope of rescue if they ran into problems.' Original oil painting on canvas 12 x 38” / approx. 31 x 96cms. £ SOLD
“So much has been written and said about the legend of Douglas Bader, The peace and tranquillity of life on the canals is briefly shattered as RAF Spitfires roar low overhead. This is no ordinary flight of Spitfires: led by the legendary Douglas Bader, these are aircraft of the Tangmere Wing, returning after being scrambled to intercept a Luftwaffe raid during 1941. Bader is flying a rare Mk V aircraft: the same basically as the Mk Vbs of the rest of the squadron but fitted with eight machine guns, which he preferred to the machine gun and cannons combination of the Vb. This painting has been signed on the back in permanent ink by no less than three well known Battle of Britain Spitfire pilots: Air Commodore Peter Brothers (used to share a room with Douglas Bader and often flew alongside him), Group Captain Allan Wright and Sqn Leader. Geoffrey Wellum. Canvas size: 18" X 30" / approx. 46 x 76cms. £ SOLD
by Stephen Brown.£ SOLD
by Stephen Brown.£ SOLD
Winter Patrol by Stephen Brown.£ SOLD
by Stephen Brown.£ SOLD
Winter of 44 Fighter, bomber, night-fighter, reconnaissance together with many other variants made the P-38 Lightning one of the most adaptable and respected aircraft of World War 2. The P-38 serving in Europe and the Mediterranean theatre, earned it the German nickname 'The fork-tail devil'. The total number of P-38s built was 9,924. This beautiful oil on canvas painting measures 12” x 28” / approx. 30cms x 71cms. £ SOLD
The Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip E. West Overall canvas size 38” x 24”
Lead by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, 19 Lancaster's departed their home base in three waves, each aircraft armed with a single bouncing bomb developed by Barnes Wallis. The targets were German dams in the heart of the industrial Ruhr. The resulting attacks breached the Mohne and Eder Dams with attempts also on the Sorpe and Schwelme Dams. For his leadership and courage, Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross. 34 other men also received decorations. £ SOLD
Legends of the Air by Philip E. West Original oil on canvas painting. Size: 40” x 20” £ SOLD Signed
on the reverse by three former 617 Squadron pilots, including the
legendary Commanding Officer Group Captain James Tait DSO &
Bar, DFC, ADC. Through
their skill and bravery 617 crews received many high honours including
V.C's for Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire.
Commisioned Painting This painting was commissioned. If you would like to have a no-obligation chat about commissioning a painting, please call or email us.
Winter on the Front Line by Stephen Brown Hawker Typhoons of 609 Squadron, 2nd TAF at a temporary airfield in Northern Europe, December 1944. £SOLD
Dambuster Dawn by Stephen Brown The thunder of Merlin engines fills the air, shattering the quiet of a Dutch dawn and causing wildfowl to scatter in alarm. Flying at tree-top height the Lancaster of Bill Townsend heads at full throttle towards the coast and the relative safety of the North Sea. This day the world will awaken to news of one the most daring and ingenious air raids of all time. RAF Lancasters of 617 Squadron, using the unique ‘bouncing bomb’ created by Barnes Wallis, had destroyed some of Germany’s major dams, causing serious flooding of the industrial Ruhr and inflicting great damage on the enemy’s war effort. Tasked with attacking the Ennepe Dam, Bill Townsends Lancaster AJ-O was actually in the air the longest of any taking part in the raid and he was rightly awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for valour. The canvas is signed on the back in permanent ink by: George ‘Johnny’ Johnson DFM (Bomb Aimer on AJ-T which attacked the Sorpe Dam) Squadron Leader L S ‘Benny’ Goodman (617 Sqn Pilot who took part in the Tirpitz raid) £SOLD
On a Wing and a Prayer Canvas size: 10” x 20” / 25.5 x 51cms. £SOLD
Two’s Company £SOLD
A Legend is Born £SOLD
Night of Heroes – The Dambusters by Philip E. West 17th May 1943. Lancaster's from 617 Squadron deliver a surprise attack on the Ruhr dams with specially designed, unique bouncing bombs invented by Barns Wallis. Wing Commander Guy Gibson is shown drawing defensive fire away from. Flt Lt Maltby's aircraft as it passes over the Mohne, just as his mine explodes and breaches the dam. This oil painting is signed on the reverse of the canvas in permanent ink by former Dambusters: Flying Officer Raymond E. Grayston (Flight Engineer of AJ-N, Les Knights Lancaster.) and Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM (Bomb Aimer on AJ-T, American Joe McCarthy’s Lancaster. £SOLD
Enemy Coast Ahead – The Dambusters by Philip E. West Lancasters of 617 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson begin their low level cross channel dash towards the enemy coast on the way to the heart of the Ruhr. The aircraft were arranged in three waves. The first wave comprised three groups of three aircraft at 10 minute intervals and headed towards the Mohne, Sorpe and Eder dams. The second wave of five Lancasters headed direct to the Sorpe whilst the third wave of five, would act as backup. Eight Lancasters failed to return from the raids, a high cost indeed, but the courage and determination displayed by the crews were in the best tradition of the RAF. This oil painting is signed on the reverse of the canvas in permanent ink by former Dambusters: Flying Officer Raymond E. Grayston (Flight Engineer of AJ-N, Les Knights Lancaster.) and Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM (Bomb Aimer on AJ-T, American Joe McCarthy’s Lancaster. £SOLD
Those Were The Days by Philip E. West Many hundreds of young aspiring men and women gained their coveted RAF wings flying the Tiger Moth. Training could be tough and one needed determination as well as skill to complete it. With their newly awarded “wings”, some pilots would move onto fly bombers, some to fighters like the Spitfire and Hurricane and many others to a wide variety of different aircraft types. £SOLD The canvas measures 12" x 24". Unique (Air Commodore) Pet Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC*
by Philip E. West Capt Eric (Winkle) Brown launches his Seafire TM379, from the deck of the trials carrier HMS Pretoria Castle in July 1945. Unlike other carriers, those used for trials, usually had their decks clear of other aircraft. On this day, once the aircraft is launched the carrier’s crew streamed onto the deck to check the surface and clear anything that may obstruct a landing. TM379, was the first prototype, Seafire Mk 45 and was fitted with a Rotol contra prop, modified fin, rudder and tail hook. £SOLD
The Pride of Britain The winter of ’41 is remembered well by Geoffrey Wellum, pilot of Spitfire ‘G’ for George. Bitter cold and heavy snow during this Battle of Britain period made flying conditions almost unbearable. The ground-crew’s job at RAF Manston, never easy at the best of times, involved working in all weathers to keep the aircraft in a state of readiness for the pilots to return to the battle at the earliest opportunity. £SOLD
A Winter’s Dawn This peaceful scene at East Kirkby in the winter of 1944 gives a very real feel for the vitally important work undertaken by ground crew in all weathers. At this stage of the war, to help identification at a distance, the tail fins of 57-squadron Lancasters wore a black vertical bar on a red background. The squadron flew on 348 raids, with 108 Lancasters lost in action plus 31 in accidents. £SOLDOil on Canvas: 12” x 24” / approx. 30.5cms x 61cms.
The Luftwaffe Collection
Looking for Trouble by
Philip E. West £ SOLD Messerschmitt Bf 109. The longest-serving of all German interceptors. This classic aircraft was the cornerstone of the Luftwaffe’s fighter force throughout the second world war, built in greater numbers than any other fighter and credited with more air victories than any other in history.
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Farewell
Concorde Original oil on canvas painting. Overall size 36” x 24” As
Concorde G-BOAF accelerates into the setting sun her speed will
soon outpace the earth’s rotation. The 100 passengers will
now have the unforgettable experience of watching the sun rising
from the west. At 50,000 feet, the cruising speed of Mach 2 (1,320
mph) is reached; but the climb gently continues towards 60,000 feet.
Here, on the threshold of space, the passengers will dine. Three
and a half hours after take-off from London, Concorde reaches New
York. On 26th November 2003 this aircraft returned to its first
home, Filton, Bristol – probably never to fly again.
Supreme Courage £ SOLD
The Persuaders by Philip E. West Much loved by its crews, the mighty delta winged 'Avro Vulcan' was designed to perform Britain's nuclear deterrent bomber role during the Cold War. It carried out this responsibility for more than a decade. The aircraft also served as a tanker, low-level attack and maritime radar reconnaissance platform, before finally being called to war action in the Falklands conflict where it provided long-range bombing capabilities, attacking surface targets and Stanley Airport. Canvas size unframed: 30" x 12" or approx. 76cms. x 30cms. £ SOLD This painting is signed by five former Vulcan pilots.
Winter of '45
"The
Guardians" portrays legendary Hurricane pilot Pete Brothers (32 Sqn) and his wingman having recently taken off from Biggin Hill, now just over the White Cliff's of Dover during the period of the Battle of Britain. The unframed size of this outstanding oil on canvas painting is 12" deep x 24" wide. The painting is signed on the back of the canvas by Peter Brothers. PILOT
DETAILS; At
the end of August that same year his tally of enemy aircraft shot
down, increased to eight. Awarded the DFC, he was transferred to
257 Squadron where he joined Bob Stanford-Tuck as Flight Commanders.
Promoted in 1941 to Squadron Leader, Pete Brothers then took command
of 457 Squadron (Royal Australian Air Force), equipped with Spitfires.
A year later when 457 Squadron returned to Australia, Pete took
command of 602 Squadron. In the early autumn of 1942 he went on
to become Wing Leader of the Tangmere Wing, succeeding his old friend
Douglas Bader. By the end of the war Pete Brothers had amassed 875
operational hours over a 44-month period. He was credited with having
personally shot down 16 enemy aircraft and damaged many more. He
later went on to command 57 Squadron during the Malaya Campaign.
Upon return to the UK Pete Brothers joined the V-Force, flying Valiant-4
jet bombers. He retired in 1973.
"Evening
Glory"
Is full of the atmosphere and nostalgia we know our clients like to see in his paintings. This new oil painting portrays Geoff Wellum in his Spitfire, during an all-too rare quiet moment, one evening during the height of the Battle of Britain. The
unframed size of this outstanding oil on canvas painting is 12"
deep x The painting is signed on the back of the canvas by Geoffrey Wellum and Peter Brothers.
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC joined the RAF with a Short
Service Commission in August 1939. He joined no 92 Squadron flying
Spitfires in June 1940 at the time of Dunkirk. He flew throughout
the Battle of Britain, later completing over 50 fighter sweeps and
escorts over northern France and Belgium until August 1941. He then
joined 65 Squadron as Flight Commander in March 1942 operating over
northern France and flew off Aircraft Carrier Furious on operation
Pedestal, to Malta. (Geoff was a Flt. Lt. during
Geoff's Best Selling book "First Light", recalling his
wartime flying career, is highly recommended by SWA Fine Art. To
give you some idea of the popularity of this book, sales to date
have reached 250,000 copies!
Wings of Dawn - £ SOLD
Operation Cerberus – The Channel Dash - £ SOLD
In
the Mists of Time - £ SOLD
Against All Odds £ SOLD
Geoffrey Wellum joins combat head-on with a Dornier during the Battle of Britain. He was part of a small group of 10 spitfires from Biggin Hill facing 150 plus enemy bombers and fighters. Other friendly fighters joined battle but the defenders were still vastly out numbered, a scene repeated on many occasions in the summer of 1940. On this particular day Geoff scored a Heinkel destroyed, together with a Dornier as a probable.
Defending The Realm £ SOLD
Flight against the Bismarck £ SOLD
Those Golden Moments As the sun slowly begins to rise this wintry morning over Thorpe Abbots, Norfolk, ground crew prepare B-17G “The All American Girl” in an almost surreal setting, for her 99th dangerous mission over enemy territory. On 10th January 1945, 19-year-old pilot, 1st Lt. John Dodrill and his crew went missing on a combat sortie to Cologne. Like many other crews, they made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight for freedom, with the ‘Bloody Hundredth’ Bombardment Group playing its full part with courage and honour. £ SOLD
First Light £ SOLD
Winter of 41 £ SOLD |
