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Aviation Art of Philip West. Dedicated site to the Aviation prints of
Aviation artist Philip West. Avro Vulcan signed art prints. these
superb Vulcan 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.
The Avro Vulcan high Altitude Bomber
with a crew of five. Top Speed 650 mph with a ceiling of 60,000 feet.
maximum range of 5750 miles (with in flight refuelling). with a
conventional bomb load of 21 x 1000 lb bombs, The
Avro Vulcan was the worlds first delta winged heavy bomber. the first
prototype flew on the 30th August 1952 and the first production Vulcan flew in February 1955. The first Avro
Vulcan's arrived for service
with the Royal Air Force with 230 operational Conversion Unit (OCU) at RAF
Finningley in May 1956. with the first squadron to receive the Vulcan in
July 1957 was 83 squadron. In April 1968 Bomber Command merged into
the Newly created Strike Command with eight Squadrons being equipped with Vulcan's. A terrain Hugging variant was introduced (the Vulcan SR2)
in 1973, to all squadrons except no. 27 squadron (Flying Elephants) which
was a Maritime reconnaissance Sqd. The Last Major role
for the Avro Bomber was the bombing of Argentinean Airfields in the
Falkland Islands During The Falklands Conflict
The Persauders by Philip West. Much
loved by its crews, the mighty delta winged Avro Vulcan was designed to
perform Britains nuclear deterrent bomber role during the Cold War. It
carried out this responsibility for more than a decade. The aircraft
then served as a low-level nuclear strike 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.
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| Delta Lady by Philip West. Moments after take off, the mighty Avro Vulcan XH558 begins her majestic climb through stormclouds, out over the British countryside towards the North Sea. A masterpiece of British engineering excellence, with a crew of 5, she reached a 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. Signed limited edition of 850 prints. Paper size 31 inches x 23 inches (79cm x 58cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Squadron Leader David Thomas, Squadron Leader Andrew Marson, Squadron Leader Barry Masefield and Wing Commander Michael M Pollitt.
Limited edition of 125 artist proofs. Paper size 31 inches x 23 inches (79cm x 58cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Squadron Leader David Thomas, Squadron Leader Andrew Marson, Squadron Leader Barry Masefield and Wing Commander Michael M Pollitt.
ITEM CODE DHM2189 |
| Corporate Prelude by Philip West. The Falklands conflict led to the Vulcan being used for the first time in anger in 25 years of RAF service; 44, 50 and 101 Sqdn. aircraft were involved in Operation Corporate with five crews selected, two from 50 Sqdn., one each from 44 Sqdn. and 101 Sqdn., plus others from the disbanded 9 Sqdn. This beautiful painting portrays the mighty XM607 at altitude during the work up period prior to active operations. During the Falklands War XM607, piloted by Martin Withers, flew there and back from Ascension Island non-stop, covering a staggering 7,500 miles; the flight lasted 15 hours 45 minutes – at the time, the longest combat flight in history. The Vulcan was refuelled by Victor tankers five times on the outward journey and once on the return journey. Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £ Signed by Squadron Leader Martin Withers, DFC.
Signed limited edition of 100 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Martin Withers, DFC.
Signed limited edition of 50 publisher proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Martin Withers, DFC.
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| The Persuaders by Philip West. Much loved by its crews, the mighty delta winged Avro Vulcan was designed to perform Britains nuclear deterrent bomber role during the Cold War. It carried out this responsibility for more than a decade. The aircraft then served as a low-level nuclear strike 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. Signed limited edition of 200 prints Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (67cm x 42cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Air Vice-Marshal N B Baldwin CB CBE FRAeS, Wing Commander Adrian Sumner and Air Commodore Alun Morgan.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs signed by five Vulcan pilots. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (67cm x 42cm). Price £120.00 Signed by Air Vice-Marshal N B Baldwin CB CBE FRAeS, Wing Commander Adrian Sumner and Air Commodore Alun Morgan.
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