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Aviation Art of Philip West. Dedicated site to the Aviation prints of
Aviation artist Philip West. Mosquito signed art prints. these
superb Mosquito 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.
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as a night fighter, fighter bomber, bomber and Photo-reconnaissance, with
a crew of two, Maximum speed was 425 mph, at 30,300 feet, 380mph at
17,000ft. and a ceiling of 36,000feet, maximum range 3,500 miles. the
Mosquito was armed with four 20mm Hospano cannon in belly and four
.303 inch browning machine guns in nose. Coastal strike aircraft had
eight 3-inch Rockets under the wings, and one 57mm shell gun in belly. The
Mossie at it was known made its first flight on 25th November 1940, and
the mosquito made its first operational flight for the Royal Air Force as
a reconnaissance unit based at Benson. In early 1942, a modified
version (mark II) operated as a night fighter with 157 and 23
squadron's. In April 1943 the first De Haviland Mosquito saw service in
the Far east and in 1944 The Mosquito was used at Coastal Command in its
strike wings. Bomber Commands offensive against Germany saw many
Mosquitos, used as photo Reconnaissance aircraft, Fighter Escorts, and
Path Finders. The Mosquito stayed in service with the Royal Air
Force until 1955. and a total of 7781 mosquito's were built.
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| Ready for Action by Philip West. 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. Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 23 inches x 14.5 inches (58cm x 37cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Aubrey Hilli Hilliard.
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 23 inches x 14.5 inches (58cm x 37cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Aubrey Hilli Hilliard and Wing Commander Branse Burbridge DSO* DFC*. ITEM CODE DHM2676 |
| Time To Go by Philip West. Late 1944 and as the sun sets, Mark XIX Mosquito night fighters from 85 and 157 Squadrons based at RAF Swannington crew up for their next operation over hostile territory. These Mosquitoes scored many victories in the defence of Bomber Command aircraft and their crews during their relentless and dangerous missions over Germany. Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 12.5 inches (71cm x 32cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Robert Bruce, Flight Lieutenant John Jock Cairns, Squadron Leader John Hall, DFC*, W O Donald J Jimmy Lowrie, Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Perks DFC, H. E. Tappin and Flying Officer Jim York DFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 12.5 inches (71cm x 32cm). Price £100.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Robert Bruce, Flight Lieutenant John Jock Cairns, Squadron Leader John Hall, DFC*, W O Donald J Jimmy Lowrie, Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Perks DFC, H. E. Tappin and Flying Officer Jim York DFC.
Limited edition of 25 remarques. Paper size 28 inches x 12.5 inches (71cm x 32cm). Price £300.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Robert Bruce, Flight Lieutenant John Jock Cairns, Squadron Leader John Hall, DFC*, W O Donald J Jimmy Lowrie, Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Perks DFC, H. E. Tappin and Flying Officer Jim York DFC. ITEM CODE DHM2716 |
| Wings of Dawn by Philip West. The legendary, much loved and respected wooden wonder Mosquito was perhaps the best twin-engined fighter-bomber of its size to see combat action during WW11. More than 7,700 de Havilland Mosquitoes were produced and served in many versions, from fighters, night fighters, bombers, attack aircraft, trainers, reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo bombers and civil transports. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (68cm x 42cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Wing Commander Branse Burbridge.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (68cm x 42cm). Price £ Signed by Wing Commander Branse Burbridge. ITEM CODE DHM2322 |
| Tirpitz Re-Visited by Philip West. 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. Signed limited edition print. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm) . Price £ Signed by Warrant Officer Harry Barrett, W/O Francis Joseph Baylis AFM C de G (Belg) Kings Commendation, Flt. Lt. Peter G Brearley DFC, Flying Officer Tom Clark, Flt. Lt. Arnold Cussons, Flight Officer Ken Ellis DFM, Flight Officer Eric Hill DFC DFM, W/O S. F. (Paddy) Hope, Flight Lieutenant Walter Le May DFC, Flight Lieutenant Tom Pratt DFC, Flight Lieutenant Mike Randles and Flying Officer Joe Townshend DFM.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Only one secondary market print available. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Warrant Officer Harry Barrett, W/O Francis Joseph Baylis AFM C de G (Belg) Kings Commendation, Flt. Lt. Peter G Brearley DFC, Flying Officer Tom Clark, Flt. Lt. Arnold Cussons, Flight Officer Ken Ellis DFM, Flight Officer Eric Hill DFC DFM, W/O S. F. (Paddy) Hope, Flight Lieutenant Walter Le May DFC, Flight Lieutenant Tom Pratt DFC, Flight Lieutenant Mike Randles and Flying Officer Joe Townshend DFM. ITEM CODE DHM2190 |
| Operation Jericho , The Amiens Raid by Philip West. On 18th February 1944 Mosquitoes of 487 Squadron (New Zealand) and 464 Squadron (Australian) and 21 squadron took off from RAF Hunsdon. target the prison at Amiens, France. In this picture having approached the prison at a height of just 10 feet. Pilot Officer Maxwell Sparks and navigator Arthur Dunlop dropped their bombs before climbing and barely clearing the prison rooftop. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Maxwell N. Sparks A.F.C., R.A.F. and Arthur Dunlop.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Maxwell N. Sparks A.F.C., R.A.F. and Arthur Dunlop.
Limited edition of 25 remarques. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £375.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Maxwell N. Sparks A.F.C., R.A.F. and Arthur Dunlop. ITEM CODE DHM2214 |
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