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The Battle of Britain, 28 August 1940
The Battle of Britain is at its height but the threat of invasion is still a deadly reality. As the country waited, grim and expectant, for Hiltler’s Operation Sealion to be put into action, Blenheims from 105 Squadron make another strike against German troop barges assembling in the northern French port of Boulogne. Overhead, escorting Hurricanes of 501 Squadron engage in a savage tussle with Me109s of JG3.
The Signatures
Each print in every edition is individually hand numbered and signed by the artist along with two highly respected Battle of Britain veterans:
Sir Sydney Camm designed the Hawker Hurricane as a rugged, single-seat monoplane in the early 1930s. Although the Supermarine Spitfire often captured the public’s attention, the Hurricane inflicted 60% of all Luftwaffe losses during the Battle of Britain. Specifically, its conventional construction allowed ground crews to perform major repairs quickly without external support. This historic aircraft is a featured subject in our Heritage Collection as a stand out limited edition print. In addition, you can explore more about its combat history at the RAF Museum.
This compelling limited edition print depicts the height of the Battle of Britain on August 28, 1940. Indeed, as Hitler prepared “Operation Sealion,” Blenheim’s from 105 Squadron struck German troop barges in Boulogne. The painting shows the escorting Hurricanes of 501 Squadron as they engage in a savage tussle with Me 109s of JG3. Every limited edition print in this series captures the grim determination of the pilots who stood between Britain and an imminent invasion.
The Hurricane originated from a monoplane derivative of the Hawker Fury biplane. Despite the Air Ministry’s initial lack of interest, Hawker refined the design to include retractable landing gear and the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. Consequently, the RAF received a powerful interceptor that could withstand heavy damage. Furthermore, by the outbreak of war in 1939, 18 squadrons already flew the Hurricane. This reliable “war-horse” eventually fought in every major theatre of the Second World War.
To ensure historic value, two highly respected Battle of Britain veterans have hand-signed each limited edition print. Notably, the signatures include Flight Lieutenant Terry Clark DFM AE and Squadron Leader Tony Pickering AFC. These men were part of “The Few” who faced the Luftwaffe daily during the summer of 1940. Moreover, their signatures give collectors a direct, tangible link to Britain’s finest hour. As a result, this artwork serves as both a beautiful display piece and a vital historical record.
By the end of production in 1944, manufacturers had completed 14,487 units in Britain and Canada. Finally, the Hurricane’s versatility allowed it to serve as a fighter-bomber and the carrier-based Sea Hurricane. This limited edition print commemorates the rugged construction that brought so many pilots safely home. In fact, the Hurricane out-turned many of its contemporaries in dogfights over France and England. Therefore, securing your copy preserves the legacy of the aircraft that bore the brunt of the fighting in 1940. Shop our collection today to add this piece to your aviation gallery.
| Dimensions | 67.31 × 50.16 cm |
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| Print Type | Signed and Numbered, Artists Proof |
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