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Spitfire Scramble by Philip E. West. Flt. Lt. Geoff ‘Boy’ Wellum leads this flight of Spitfires from 92 Squadron in a scramble to take on the might of the German Luftwaffe during the height of the Battle of Britain. No 92 Squadron was first formed on the 1st September 1917 at London Colney and was disbanded on 7th August 1919. Following the outbreak of the Second World War 92 Squadron reformed on 10th October 1939 at RAF Tangmere and first saw action over the Dunkirk evacuation beaches. The Squadron was the first into action on September 15, 1940, now known as Battle of Britain Day. Towards the end of the Battle of Britain 92 Squadron flew from Biggin Hill. By the end of 1940 the Squadron tally stood at 127 German aircraft destroyed. £ SOLD
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. Over 7,300 Lancaster’s were built with the last being delivered in 1946. £ SOLD
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. £ SOLD 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.
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
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. Price: £ 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". Imagine owning the Original Painting. Apart from the £ 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
Spitfires 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 £ SOLD 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)
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. £ SOLD
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. £ SOLD
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. £ SOLD
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Spitfires – High Patrol
by Philip E. West
A magnificent new painting from the studio of Philip 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
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Commissioned Painting
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This painting was commissioned. If you would like to have a no-obligation chat about commissioning a painting, please call or email us.
On a Wing and a Prayer
by Philip E. West
Canvas size: 10” x 20” / 25.5 x 51cms.
The venerable Fairy Swordfish was the Fleet Air Arms premier torpedo-bomber at the outbreak of World War 11. It may have looked archaic in appearance, but its courageous crews proved time and time again that it was a potent fighting machine. 'Stringbags' as they were affectionately known, served in several important roles and theatres including Coastal Command, the Mediterranean and flying from MAC-ships protecting North Atlantic and Arctic convoys.
This painting is signed in permanent ink on the back of the canvas by no less than five distinguished Swordfish aircrew. Sub. Lt. John Moffatt, CPO Les Sayer MBE, DSM; Lt. Cdr. Edgar Lee DSO, VRD, MBE, RNR; CPO Donald Bunce CGM; Cpt. A.. Sutton CBE, DSC*.
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Two’s Company
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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.
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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.
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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.
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No Room For Error
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.
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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.
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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.
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Oil on Canvas: 12” x 24” / approx. 30.5cms x 61cms.
The painting is signed on the back by Flt. Lt. Philip Ainley DFC (33 Ops.)
Winter of 44
by Philip E. West
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.
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The Eye of the Storm
by Philip E. West
Overall canvas size 38” x 24”
Wing Commander Gibson’s aircraft in the foreground and Flt.
Lt. Martins in the distance, both draw flak away from Sqn. Ldr.
Young’s Lancaster after it has dropped it’s ‘Bouncing
Bomb’ and makes its escape over the Mohne Dam.
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.
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Legends of the Air
by Philip E. West
Original oil on canvas painting. Size: 40” x 20”
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Signed
on the reverse by three former 617 Squadron pilots, including the
legendary Commanding Officer Group Captain James Tait DSO &
Bar, DFC, ADC.
Probably the most famous RAF Squadron in history, mainly due to
the audacious Dambuster raid in 1943. Other notably successful missions
included precision raids on the mighty Tirpitz, U-boat pens, railways,
V-weapons sites, canals and bridges.
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.
The Luftwaffe Collection
Looking for Trouble
by
Philip E. West
Original
oil painting size 24” x 12”
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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
by
Philip E. West
Original oil on canvas painting. Overall size 36” x 24”
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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
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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.
This painting is signed by five former Vulcan pilots.
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Winter of ‘45
by Philip E. West
American built, British inspired and once re-engined with the Merlin, the mighty Mustang became a supreme long-range escort fighter and close air support platform. 'Old Crow' was the mount of Clarence E. Anderson based at Leiston, England, with the 357th FG, 363rd FS. Anderson’s personal victory score during WW11 was 16¼ in air combat.
Canvas size unframed: 24" x 12" or approx. 61cms x 30cms.
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"The
Guardians"
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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.
If you would like to add this superb new painting to your collection please contact us right away either by e-mail or Tel: 01225 444929.
The painting is signed on the back of the canvas by Peter Brothers.
PILOT
DETAILS;
Air Commodore Peter Brothers DSO, DFC & Bar learnt to fly
at the age of 16 and joined the RAF two years later in 1936. He
first saw action in 1940 when as a Flight Commander in 32 Squadron,
based at Biggin Hill, he flew his Hurricane against the fighters
and bombers of the Luftwaffe. He recalls this an intensely busy
period, during which he shot down a Me109 - his first enemy aircraft.
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"
by Philip E. West
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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 24" wide.
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
"Operation Pedestal") He returned to the UK as a test
pilot Gloster Aircraft and finished the war as a Pilot Attack Instructor.
Geoffrey was credited with three destroyed, four probables and several
damaged and was awarded the DFC in July 1941.
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 -
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Operation Cerberus – The Channel Dash
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Operation Judgement – The Channel Dash -
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In
the Mists of Time -£ SOLD
Against All Odds - £ SOLD
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Canvas size: 12” x 24 (approx. 30.5cms. x 61 cms)
Signed on the back of the canvas by legendary Spitfire pilots:
Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum DFC; Air Commodore Pete Brothers CBE,DSO,
DFC & Bar, Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC, AFC, Alex Henshaw
MBE
and Squadron Leader Neville Duke DFC DSO** AFC CzMC. An outstanding
of an actual event that happened in the Battle of Britain, signed
by these remarkable men.
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
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Flight against the Bismarck
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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.
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First Light
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Winter of 41
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Close Encounter
by Philip E. West
Overall size (unframed) 20” x 36”
Flight Lieutenant Bryan Colston, “A” Flight Commander
– 225 Squadron in Spitfire Mk. VB, ER 660 attacks a German
Transport Convoy on a mountain road near Sjedenane in Tunisia with
Pilot Officer Melvyn Evans flying as his weaver – 6th March
1943.
Oil on canvas original painting.
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A Very Special Original Painting...
Over the Beaches
by Philip E. West
Oil on canvas painting. Size 40” x 24”
In the early hours of 6th June 1944, the campaign to liberate Europe
began following many months, if not years of planning and preparation.
The RAF was heavily committed in support of allied land and sea
forces flying combat air patrols, ground attack and reconnaissance
missions. After a further year of fighting a hard fought victory
was achieved.
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Making it truly unique and of historic interest as well as value, this magnificent oil painting is signed on the back of the canvas by Spitfire pilots Flt. Lt. John ‘Chips’ Carpenter DFC and Flying Officer Tom Hannam, both of whom flew ‘over the beaches’. Sadly, ‘Chips’ Carpenter passed away earlier this year.
Please call without delay to secure this painting for your private collection.
Buccaneer Strike Force
by Philip E. West
Oil on canvas painting.
Size: 24” x 40”
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The Blackburn Buccaneer, in its heyday the worlds most advanced low-level, high-speed strike aircraft. The Buccaneer is remembered with affection and respect as a purposeful-looking, rock-steady aircraft offering a formidable strike weapons platform, flying low and fast over the wave-tops or land with equal effectiveness, on this occasion in the presence of HMS Ark Royal.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED -
Philip West
36”
x 24” Oil on canvas
Signed on the reverse of canvas by Sq. Ldr. Frank (Jerry) Fray
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18th May 1943, Sqn. Ldr. Frank (Jerry) Fray in his Spitfire PRX1 of 542 Squadron operating out of RAF Benson, Oxfordshire, returned alone and unarmed to gather photographic evidence of the Mohne Dam having been breached the day before by 617 Squadron. Jerry had previously flown over all three dams two days earlier to photograph them prior to the ‘Dambusters’ raid on 17th May. Even at 30,000 feet the disastrous effects of the flooding on the Ruhr valley below can be seen.
Cloud Companions
by Philip E. West
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SPITFIRES - MALTA BOUND
by Philip E. West
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Supermarine
Spitfire Mk 1
by
Philip E. West
Oil on canvas sketch 9½” x 16”
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High over the southern coast of England in 1940 a Spitfire (Mk 1)
of 609 Squadron from Middle Wallop, flown by Flying Officer John
Dundas, lies in wait for enemy aircraft (Junkers 87 divebombers)
on their way to attack British naval installations
at Portland.
Hawker
Hurricane Mk 1
by
Philip E. West
Oil on canvas sketch 9½” x 16”
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The Hawker Hurricane was Britain’s most important aircraft in the Battle of Britain, credited with destroying more enemy aircraft than all other forms of defence combined. Flown by Flying Officer Arthur Cowes, the aircraft depicted shows seven kill markings displayed as stripes on the Hornet motif.
Above
and Beyond
by
Philip E. West
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The SR-71 Blackbird is the world's fastest and highest flying jet aircraft. For over 23 years, the SR-71s gathered highly classified intelligence around the world for the President of the United States, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the Pentagon and other governmental agencies, allowing them to make crucial political and military decisions during the Cold War.
OUTWARD BOUND
36” X 24” Oil on canvas
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With the sun setting behind them fully loaded Lancaster bombers from 57 Squadron East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, make their way out over the English Channel on route to target. Each crew member knew the dangers ahead but gave of their best at all times.
Night Hawks
by Philip E. West
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The Untouchable
by Philip E. West
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Preparing for the Tirpitz
by Philip E. West
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Safely Home - Philip West
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The Black Tulip - Philip West
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H.M.S. Ark Royal - Philip West
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Mosquito
Attack -
Philip West
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For sale on behalf of a customer whose move to a smaller house necessitates reducing the size of his large collection of paintings. Please contact us for details.
Operation Jericho – The Amiens Raid
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Philip West
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"HEADING
HOME "
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SPITFIRE PATROL
30” x 18” Oil on canvas
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One summers evening, Douglas Bader (flying the Mk V Spitfire without cannons) and Johnnie Johnson (flying the Mk VB Spitfire with cannons) of the Tangmere Wing, share a few moments of peaceful flying whilst on patrol over the English Channel.
"FINAL
PREPARATIONS"
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Soon to be cloaked in darkness, Wellington aircraft of 150 Squadron, RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire, prepare for another dangerous mission, never knowing if they would return.
"PHANTOM
THUNDER"
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An F4 Phantom of 92 Squadron, based at Wildenraf, Germany, about to embark on yet another QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) mission to intercept potential hostile aircraft during the Cold War. You can almost hear and feel the power of this incredible aircraft as it roars down the runway.
"MUTUAL
SUPPORT "
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The evening mist begins to settle on the bleak airfield at Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire, as Lancaster aircraft of 101 Squadron taxi out for another dangerous nighttime sortie. The nature of their assignments during the war was a closely guarded secret. The unusual aerials on the front and top of the aircraft were used for intercepting and jamming messages between German fighter aircraft and their ground control.
"TEAMWORK"
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As night falls, Short Stirlings of XV Squadron based at RAF Mildenhall, Cambridgeshire, await their crews for yet another nocturnal mission. One of the almost forgotten Bomber Command aircraft that made a very significant contribution to the war effort.
"Loire
Rendezvous"
by
Philip E. West
Oil on canvas.
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"Tirpitz Re-visited"
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Depicts Sqn. Ldr. Frank Dodd and P/O Eric Hill flying low under unexpected heavy fire in a ten-and-a-half-hour sortie to Tromso Fjord on 22nd March 1945, to obtain confirmation of the final demise of the pride of the German navy - the battleship Tirpitz.
"Final Encounter"
48"
x 30" Oil on canvas.
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Returning from a raid over Lorient, France on the 17th May 1943 the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" came under close attack from Fw190s and Me109s. Fortunately no aircraft were lost and very little damage sustained to the 91st Bomb Group aircraft during this mission - the 25th and final one in the "Memphis Belle" for Captain Robert Morgan
Named after Capt. Morgan's wartime sweetheart, Miss Margaret Polk, the "Memphis Belle" was based at Bassingbourn, England and was the first B-17 to complete 25 combat missions and keep her entire crew alive - this at a time when eight out of ten aircraft were being shot down over Europe. During ten months of service the "Memphis Belle" dropped over 60 tons of bombs on France, Belgium and Germany, shot down eight enemy fighters, and covered over 20,000 combat miles. The "Memphis Belle" is now on display in Memphis, Tennessee.
"Maximum
Effort"
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"Combat
Rescue"
36" X 24" Oil on canvas
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Once downed by enemy fire in North Vietnam, surviving US pilots
were largely dependent on brave Skyraider, FAC and HH-53 Super Jolly
helicopter crews to save them. Missions like this one in North Vietnam
were always very dangerous, resulting in the loss of many rescue
aircraft and their courageous crews. On this occasion the crewman
on the ground has just broken cover and is about to be winched to
safety by the Super Jolly helicopter crew under the protective cover
of the Douglas A-1 Skyraiders - otherwise known by their call sign
'Sandy.' Keeping watch above is the Bronco spotter plane that first
located the pilot on the ground, and then scoured the area ensuring
there was no enemy threat to the rescue team.
Philip writes, "This is a painting I had wanted to
work on for a long time. During the conflict in South East Asia,
acts of heroism took place daily. None more so than the Skyraider
and helicopter pilots flying as a 'Combat Rescue' team. Men of great
courage and determination, who risked their lives to save others
- actions that won them the respect and admiration of all around
them. I am very pleased to record one such incident in my painting."
"Delta
Lady"
36" x 24" Oil on canvas
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Moments after take off, the mighty Avro Vulcan XH558 begins her
majestic climb through storm clouds, out over the British countryside
towards the North Sea. A masterpiece of British engineering excellence,
with a crew of 5, she had a top speed of 625 mph and excelled at
a height of 61,000 feet, as well as a remarkable low level capacity
for avoiding radar detection. Built as a bomber and some 106 feet
in length with a wingspan of 111 feet, she had no means of defending
herself from attack.
Philip writes, "Few of us who have had the good fortune to see a Vulcan bomber fly will ever forget the sight and sound! A spectacular aircraft that went on to perform an even more impressive role during the Falklands war flying combat missions, each lasting around 16 hours non-stop. I truly hope we will once again see Vulcan XH558 take to the skies after its restoration has been completed at Bruntingthorpe."
"Combat Over Korea"
40" x 30" Oil on canvas
£SOLD
The F-86 "Sabre" and MiG 15 were evenly matched. The MiG
was smaller, and it could climb higher and faster. The Sabre was
faster in level flight and in a dive, possessed a greater range
and could turn tighter in a fast dive. The MiG had a single 37mm
and two 23mm cannon, while the Sabre carried six 50 - caliber machine
guns. On 19th July 1953 after his flight of four F-86s were set
upon by 16 MiGs, John Glenn pursued and 'flamed' a MiG, the second
of three he shot down during the Korean War. In total he flew 90
missions over Korea.