Height of the Battle

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Height of the Battle by Philip West.

Depicting Wing Commander Tom Neil about to join in the combat with German bombers over London. At the height of the Battle of Britain, the RAF stood alone facing an enemy determined in their goal of total victory. Little did they understand the mentality of the defenders strength of conviction, courage and shear bloody mindedness to protect the homeland. British and Commonwealth pilots together with others from far off lands joined the RAF in battle and after much sacrifice won the air war for all freedom loving people.

Height of the Battle by Philip West.

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Signed limited edition of 100 prints  £95.00
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Height of the Battle by Philip West.

Depicting Wing Commander Tom Neil about to join in the combat with German bombers over London. At the height of the Battle of Britain, the RAF stood alone facing an enemy determined in their goal of total victory. Little did they understand the mentality of the defenders strength of conviction, courage and shear bloody mindedness to protect the homeland. British and Commonwealth pilots together with others from far off lands joined the RAF in battle and after much sacrifice won the air war for all freedom loving people.

Signed limited edition of 100 prints  Paper size 28 inches x 18 inches (71cm x 46cm). Price £95.00

Limited edition of 40 artist proofs  Paper size 28 inches x 18 inches (71cm x 46cm). Price £135.00

Signed by :
Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*
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ITEM CODE DHM1815

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Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*

Joined the R.A.F. in 1936. His first posting was to 1 squadron flying Furies then Hurricanes and first saw action over France in the Spring of 1940 and was awarded his first DFC by the end of the year. As a Squadron Leader he was sent to West Africa to command 128 Squadron. 1942 saw his commanding 112 squadron in North Africa, in July saw an immediate BAR to his DFC and in December an immediate DSO. Posted to Malta as Wing Commander he won a US DFC in 1943. Back in the UK he now was flying Typhoons in the lead up to D-Day. With Pete Brothers he was sent to the States to attend the US Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. After the war he continued in the R.A.F. serving in Japan, Malaya, Singapore, Switzerland and his final posting as Group Captain RAF Chivenor, Devon. Retired in July 1963. Going to Portugal where he ran a Bar and Restaurant and dealing in Real Estate. In his flying career he accounted for more than 24 enemy aircraft.

Billy Drake signing the print - Fighting Lady - by Graeme Lothian.



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