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PHILIP E.
WEST

The art of military aviation

Philip E. West brings a pilot’s understanding of flight and a painter’s eye for atmosphere to historic and modern military aviation.

A majestic limited edition print by Philip E. West showing an FG1 Phantom preparing to land on the flight deck of HMS Ark Royal in the 1970s.

THE ARTIST

Aviation stories, brought to life

Philip E. West is a British aviation artist whose paintings capture the drama and atmosphere of flying, from historic combat aircraft to the jets of the modern era. A qualified private pilot and a member of the Guild of Aviation Artists, he combines a personal interest in aviation with careful attention to aircraft and their surroundings.

His wider portfolio is particularly associated with the Spitfire and Lancaster. At JET Art Gallery, his available work also celebrates naval aviation, the Phantom and Buccaneer, Cold War interception and remarkable moments in aviation history.

Explore the collection below to discover individual aircraft stories, limited editions and the signatures available with each print.

PHILIP E. WEST

Man sitting at a table, sorting through printed photos spread on the desk beside an open cardboard box.

FEATURED WORK

Corporate Prelude

Philip E. West portrays Avro Vulcan XM607 at altitude during the work-up period ahead of the 1982 Falklands Black Buck operations.

EXPLORE THE COLLECTION

Selected artwork

Discover Philip E. West’s aviation artwork, from Royal Navy carrier operations to the Vulcan and the Cold War. Select a painting to explore its print formats, signatures and availability.

Buccaneer Strike Force