Spitfire Specials

A selection of pieces featuring the iconic Spitfire - all framed and ready to ship!

1 September 2020

 DECISIVE BLOW

by Anthony Saunders

During the final days of the Battle of Britain Pilot Officer Geoffrey Wellum from 92 Sqn based at Biggin Hill, banks his Spitfire after scoring a direct hit on a Ju88 bomber from KG77 over the Medway Estuary, on a day of heavy Luftwaffe raids against London, 27 September 1940.

For weeks since the early days of September, London had been the main target for the Luftwaffe and on 27th September, 80 days after the battle officially begun, they came in force. Far from being on the brink of collapse RAF Fighter Command, though vastly outnumbered, had shown an incredible resilience and today was no different with more than 50 German aircraft destroyed.

Adding great authenticity, this superb piece has been personally autographed by three iconic Battle of Britain fighter pilots, including Geoffrey Wellum himself, representing Churchill’s famous ‘Few’ and giving collectors a historic account of Britain’s ‘Finest Hour’.

Our expert team have framed this Collector's Edition to include photographs of the three famous signers: 

  • Fg Off KENNETH WILKINSON
  • Sqn Ldr GEOFFREY WELLUM DFC
  • Wg Cdr JOHN 'TIM' ELKINGTON

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COASTAL PATROL

by Richard Taylor

Mk.I Spitfires of 610 Sqn fly a defensive patrol over the White Cliffs at the height of the Battle of Britain, August 1940.

Over the years this has proved to be one of Richard's most popular releases and it's easy to see why!

Now at low inventory, we're delighted to have this ONE copy available which has been signed by three highly-regarded Spitfire pilots who flew in combat during the battle. If that wasn't already special enough, this unique copy has been framed to full conservation standards to include museum-quality repro RAF wings and the original autographs of an additional four Battle of Britain fighter pilots.

The full list of signatures reads:
  • Sqn Ldr PERCIVAL BEAKE DFC
  • Flt Lt JIMMY CORBIN DFC
  • Flt Lt TREVOR GRAY
  • Grp Cpt ALLAN WRIGHT DFC
  • Air Cdre 'MICKEY' MOUNT
  • Sq Ldr TONY IVESON DFC AE
  • Wg Cdr HARBOURNE STEPHEN DSO

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT COASTAL PATROL HERE!

 

CHANNEL STORM

by Anthony Saunders

Mk.I Spitfires of 610 (County of Chester) Squadron scramble away from Biggin Hill and head towards the Channel where a fresh wave of Luftwaffe raiders has been plotted heading for Fighter Command airfields, late August 1940.

Recently released to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Anthony's memorable piece carries the original signatures of six highly-regarded RAF Fighter Pilots and Aces who flew during that long summer of 1940:

  • Wg Cdr 'GRUMPY' UNWIN DSO DFM*
  • Wg Cdr PADDY BARTHROPP DFC AFC
  • Sqn Ldr GEOFFREY WELLUM DFC
  • Gp Capt BILLY DRAKE DSO DFC
  • Flt Lt LEN DAVIES
  • Wg Cdr BOB FOSTER DFC 

If that wasn't already special enough, we've framed this Anniversary Edition copy to include:

  • museum-quality repro RAF wings
  • an original 1940 George VI penny

Plus the original autographs of a further four prominent Battle of Britain Spitfire pilots:

  • Wg Cdr BOB DOE DSO DFC*
  • Sqn Ldr TONY IVESON DFC AE
  • Air Cdre JAMES LEATHART CB DSO
  • Gp Capt DENYS GILLAM DSO** DFC* AFC

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE STORY HERE!

 

CHANNEL SWEEP

by Robert Taylor

AUGUST 1941: A section of Mk.Vb Spitfires from 452 Sqn head out over the Kent coast on an offensive patrol across the English Channel.

The Luftwaffe had been held at bay, and with the Battle of Britain won, the RAF turned its attention from one of defence to a more offensive stance.

Throughout 1941 Fighter Command took the war to the enemy with ever-increasing strength and offensive patrols, especially ‘Circus’ operations – the codename for large-scale sweeps over northern France.

Framed to full conservation standards, this outstanding Limited Edition is signed by one of the RAF's most highly-regarded Spitfire pilots who flew during the period depicted, finishing the war with a total of 27 outright victories: 

  • Sq Ldr NEVILLE DUKE DSO OBE DFC **

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