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Aviation Art of Philip West. Dedicated site to the Aviation prints of
Aviation artist Philip West. Hawker Hurricane signed art prints.
these superb Hurricane art prints. We are proud to be a major dealer in Philip
West art prints published by SWA and his previous publishers, including many
rare and sold out art prints. The complete range in one single site. Look
out for further discounts in the special offer 2 print packs.
Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker
Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500,
ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with
eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and
twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four
20mm cannon. All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in
1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600
for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion
the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the
first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the
Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the
Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more
than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and
almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain
went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all
theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533
Hurricanes were built.
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| The Guardians by Philip West. Legendary Hurricane pilot Flight Commander Pete Brothers (32 Sqn) and his wingman, having just taken off from Biggin Hill, proceed to gain height over the White Cliffs of Dover in search of the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe. 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. Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (67cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (67cm x 42cm))cm). Price £ Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers DSO, DFC & Bar (deceased)
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| Home is the Hunter by Philip West. The Hawker Hurricane, long remembered as the other fighter of the Battle of Britain. Available in large enough numbers prior to the battle, the aircraft proved to be the mainstay of the RAF and went on to record a formidable reputation as a robust machine offering its pilots a steady gun platform. In terms of victories over enemy aircraft it was the most successful of all British fighters. This particular Hurricane was the aircraft of Wg. Cdr. Tom Neil DFC* AFC AE of 249 Squadron based at North Weald December 1940. After another long day of confronting enemy aircraft, the pilot has left his trusted aircraft in the safe hands of highly respected groundcrew. Tom was one of the RAFs most successful fighter pilots, credited with 17 victories, the majority of which being claimed during the Battle of Britain. Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 18.5 inches (69cm x 47cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC.
Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 18.5 inches (69cm x 47cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC and Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC.
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| Hawker Hurricane Mk I by Philip West. The Hawker Hurricane was Britains 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. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm) . Price £60.00 Signed byFlt Lt Peter May and Flt Lt Michael Penny.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm). Price £ Signed byFlt Lt Peter May, Flt Lt Michael Penny and Squadron Leader Harry Moon.
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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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