|
Evening Glory by Philip West.
Without doubt the most famous British fighter aircraft. It always inspired
devotion from pilots and mechanics alike – to this very day. Flight Lt. Geoff
Wellum in his 92 Sqn. Spitfire, during an all-too rare quiet moment, one evening
during the summer of 1940 - the height of the Battle of Britain. The aircraft
that inspired devotion from pilots and mechanics alike, and such statements as -
she really was the perfect flying machine; she hadnt got a vice at all - was
also admired by those on the ground. In propaganda posters and illustrations,
the Spitfire represented Britains defiance and commitment to ultimate victory. |
|
|
Evening Glory by Philip West.
Without doubt the most famous British fighter aircraft. It always inspired devotion from pilots and mechanics alike – to this very day. Flight Lt. Geoff Wellum in his 92 Sqn. Spitfire, during an all-too rare quiet moment, one evening during the summer of 1940 - the height of the Battle of Britain. The aircraft that inspired devotion from pilots and mechanics alike, and such statements as - she really was the perfect flying machine; she hadnt got a vice at all - was also admired by those on the ground. In propaganda posters and illustrations, the Spitfire represented Britains defiance and commitment to ultimate victory.
Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (67cm x 42cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum DFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (67cm x 42cm). Price £ Signed by Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum DFC and Group Captain Allan R. Wright DFC AFC.
ITEM CODE DHM2332
|
|
Evening Glory by Philip West
- The Signatures
|
 | Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC
Joined the RAF with a Short Service Commission in August 1939. He joined 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 HMS Furious on Operation Pedestal, to Malta. Geoff was a Flight Lieutenant during Operation Pedestal. He returned to the UK as a test pilot for 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.
More... |
 | Group Captain Allan Wright DFC AFC
Born Devon 12th February 1920. He entered RAF College Cranwell as Flight Cadet April 1938. After training Allan was posted to 92 Sqn at Tangmere on 27 October. Over Dunkirk on 23 May 1940 he destroyed an Me110 and possibly two more, on the 24th a possible He111 and on 2 June a confirmed Me109. During the Battle of Britain he destroyed a He111 on 14 August, a He111 at night over Bristol on 29 August, a He111 and Me109 on 11 Sept, a He111 on the 14th, a Me109 on the 15th, a Ju88 on the 19th, a Do17 on the 26th, a Ju88 on the 27th plus damaging a He111, a Do17, two Ju88s, two Me109s on the 30th. On 30 Sept he was shot down wounded near Brighton and hospitalised. An award of the DFC was made on 22 October 1940. On 6 December 1940 he destroyed a Me109. By July 1941 Wright had destroyed 6 more Me109s and received a bar to the DFC on 15 July. Service at HQ Fighter Command and as an instructor followed until being posted to 29 Squadron at West Malling in March 1943 where he destroyed a Ju88 on 3 April. Further command postings saw him through the war and post-war till 12 February 1967 when he retired as a Group Captain.
More... |
|
