Great
value aviation prints of the Royal Air Force 92 Squadron. Super
Marine Spitfire of 92 Squadron shown in aviation art prints available from
Cranston Fine Arts the aviation art company, part of the Royal Air Force
squadron's history in aviation art.
Combat Over London by Robert Taylor
During the legendary Battle of Britain Spitfires of 92 Squadron are engaged with Messerschmitt Me109s of JG-2 in a high-altitude dog-fight directly over London in September 1940. Way below bombers of the Luftwaffe attempt one of their final daylight raids over the capital.
Item Code : DHM2133
Combat Over London by Robert Taylor - Editions Available
Pilot Officer Alan Wright flew with No.92 Squadron based at Pembrey. His aircraft, a Spitfire Mk I, is often seen as the symbol of the Battle of Britain, though in fact, the Hurricane bore the brunt of the fighting. Nonetheless, the Spitfires beautiful shape endears it to everyone and it remains a potent national symbol. This painting depicts an action which took place on 11th September 1940. Having already downed a Heinkel III, Wright claimed his first Me109 the same day. His final tally would be 11. Aircraft were frequently pushed to their limits of endurance and this Spitfire bears all the marks of many missions.
Item Code : LE0625
Defence of the Realm by Adrian Rigby. - Editions Available
It is the winter of 1941 and heavy snow has disrupted operations for several days. A break in the weather today has brought blue skies and the opportunity for the ground crew to clear the runway of snow and get the pilots of 92 Squadron airborne. Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum and his fellow fighter pilots are bringing their Spitfires safely home after the third and final sortie of the day.
Item Code : DHM2624
Spitfires Safely Home by Stephen Brown. - Editions Available
In Gerald Coulsons fine study First Light, Mk Vb Spitfires of 92 Squadron climb out of Biggin Hill at the outset of an early morning patrol on a cold winters morning in February 1941. Leaving the mist behind as the first beams of light streak across the heavens, they will turn to the east and steel themselves to meet the enemy, high in the dawn sky.
Item Code : DHM2588
First Light by Gerald Coulson. - Editions Available
On 15th September 1965, the late Jeffrey Quill flew the old Spitfire VB AB910 into RAF Station Coltishall to be handed over to the Royal Air Force Memorial Flight and preserved in perpetuity. Significantly, this was to be virtually the final moment of a thirty-year association and devotion by Jeffrey Quill to his beloved Spitfire. After Mutt Summers initial flight, it was largely left to Jeffrey to help turn Reginald Mitchells inspired design into the most famous fighter aircraft of all time. Jeffrey Quill writes in his book, Spitfire, A Test Pilots Story : It had been my business to criticise it and identify its faults; I had no illusions about it and knew its problems only too well. Indeed, they had caused me sleepless nights all too often... As I climbed out of the cockpit of AB910 I had that feeling of sadness, of bidding farewell to an old an trusted friend. The title of the print comes most appropriately from the words of Nunc Dimittis, - Lord now lettest tho.........
First Light - Battle of Britain, July 1940 by Philip West.
Another busy start to the day at Biggin Hill in the summer of 1940. The Battle of Britain is at its height and 92 Squadron Spitfires with Geoffrey Wellum in G for George, depart under early morning sunlight to engage a mass of incoming enemy aircraft over the southeast coast. By the end of 1940 the Squadron was credited with having destroyed 127 German aircraft.
Item Code : DHM2319
First Light - Battle of Britain, July 1940 by Philip West. - Editions Available
A pair of Spitfire Mk 1s of 92 Sqn, based at Pembrey, practising dogfight tactics in a rare moment of relative peace in August 1940. Nearest aircraft, N3249, (QJ-P) is that of Sgt Ralph Titch Havercroft who was to score 3 confirmed victories, 2 unconfirmed, one shared and three probables during his combat career.
Item Code : DHM6003
Where Thoroughbreds Play by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available ***New Signatures !*** (December 2011)
Pilot Officer Allan Wright - later Group Captain, and awarded DFC and AFC - pilots Spitfire QJ-S of No.92 Squadron during the Battle of Britain, with his wingman in close support.
Item Code : IBF0001
Summer 1940 by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
Flt. Lt. Geoff Wellum leads this flight of Spitfires from 92 Squadron in a scramble to take on the might of the German Luftwaffe during the height of the Battle of Britain. No 92 Squadron was first formed on the 1st September 1917 at London Colney and was disbanded on 7th August 1919. Following the outbreak of the Second World War 92 Squadron reformed on 10th October 1939 at RAF Tangmere and first saw action over the Dunkirk evacuation beaches. The Squadron was the first into action on September 15, 1940, now known as Battle of Britain Day. Towards the end of the Battle of Britain 92 Squadron flew from Biggin Hill. By the end of 1940 the Squadron tally stood at 127 German aircraft destroyed.
Item Code : DHM1741
Spitfire Scramble by Philip West. - Editions Available
Without doubt the most famous British fighter aircraft. It always inspired devotion from pilots and mechanics alike – to this very day. Flight Lt. Geoff Wellum in his 92 Sqn. Spitfire, during an all-too rare quiet moment, one evening during the summer of 1940 - the height of the Battle of Britain. The aircraft that inspired devotion from pilots and mechanics alike, and such statements as - she really was the perfect flying machine; she hadnt got a vice at all - was also admired by those on the ground. In propaganda posters and illustrations, the Spitfire represented Britains defiance and commitment to ultimate victory.
Item Code : DHM2332
Evening Glory by Philip West. - Editions Available
At the end of another days hard air combat fighting over the war-torn skies of England, Spitfires of 92 Squadron enjoy a rare, peaceful moment prior to returning to base during the Battle of Britain. The few prevailed and gave us the freedom we enjoy to this day.
Item Code : DHM2678
Spitfires - Masters of the Air by Philip West. - Editions Available
Two Spitfire Mk1Bs of 92 Squadron patrol the south coast from their temporary base at Ford, here passing over the Needles rocks, Isle of Wight, in the Spring of 1942.
Item Code : DHM1708
In Them We Trust by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
On the 9th September 1940, No.92 Squadron was thrown into the Battle of Britain. They had fought bravely during the evacuation of Dunkirk, and after a spell on convoy patrol, they were thrust into the desperate climax of the greatest air battle in history. Flying Spitfires from Biggin Hill, they immediately went into action attacking massive Luftwaffe bomber formations and their escorting Me109s. Southern England was under severe threat, but the impact of 92 Squadron was immediate. During the next four months, its young pilots brought down no fewer than 127 enemy aircraft. This painting by Anthony Saunders portrays Spitfires from No.92 Sqn as they successfully engage an Me109 over the harvested fields of southern England, in August 1940. The desperate action of aerial combat is beautifully captured in this compelling and accurate reconstruction of a famous fighter squadron at war.
Item Code : DHM1750
High Summer by Anthony Saunders. - Editions Available
In this classic Robert Taylor painting Brian Kingcome is seen leading the Spitfires of 92 Squadron in a diving attack into a force of HEIIIs over the city of London during the height of the Battle of Britain. Brian Kingcome flew Spitfires operationally virtually without break, right throughout the war.
With the Battle of Britain at its height and the RAF stretched to breaking point, September of 1940 was a desperate time for the young pilots who fought gallantly to defend the UK against an imminent invasion. Among those brave few was the eighteen year old Geoffrey Wellum, shown here destroying a Heinkel He.111 on 11th September in Spitfire 1a K9998. The Heinkel fought back, peppering Wellum's Spitfire with holes, but the German bomber was mortally wounded and was seen to go down in flames.
Spitfires (MkI) of 92 Squadron out of Biggin Hill in September 1940 are about to take on the enemy during the Battle of Britain. The aircraft in the background was flown by Pilot Officer Alan Wright - his list of victories was eleven, three destroyed, two probables, two possibles and seven damaged.
Item Code : DHM2244
In Defence of Britain by Philip West. - Editions Available
Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum of 92 Squadron once again takes his trusted Spitfire into attack high over southern England. Any moment now both he and one other Spitfire pilot will be flying into hell amongst at least a dozen Luftwaffe He111s on their way to drop their bombs on London. Geoffrey Wellum together with other pilots of Fighter Command became One of the Few and fought with courage and determination.
There can be few experiences more stirring than the sight and sound of Merlin powered Spitfires at treetop height. In this print the calm of an English village is momentarily shattered as Spitfire Vbs of 92 Squadron flash overhead, having been scrambled to intercept a Luftwaffe raid during the summer of 1941.
Item Code : DHM2212
Pinpoint Navigation by Stephen Brown. - Editions Available
Depicting Spitfires of No.92 Squadron, which on their first mission over Dunkirk, encountered six ME109Es and succeeded in shooting down every one of them! Such actions came to symbolise the spirit of the 92nd Squadron which went on to see intense fighting during the Battle of Britain and by the end of 1940 had claimed an astonishing 127 enemy aircraft destroyed. A dramatic and unusual perspective on this classic aeroplane addition to any collection of Spitfire paintings.
Item Code : B0019
The Hunting Party by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
The Hunting Party (Spitfires) by Ivan Berryman
Depicting Spitfires of No.92 Squadron, which on their first mission
over Dunkirk, encountered six ME109Es and succeeded in shooting down
every one of them! Such actions came to symbolise the spirit of the
92nd Squadron which went on to see intense fighting during the Battle
of Britain and by the end of 1940 had claimed an astonishing 127 enemy
aircraft destroyed. A dramatic and unusual perspective on this classic
aeroplane addition to any collection of Spitfire paintings.
Defence of the Realm by Adrian Rigby
A Spitfire Mk1 from No.92 Squadron claims its first Me109. Signatories: Wg Cdr Patrick Peter Colin Barthropp DFC AFC RAF.
Depart in Peace by Geoff Lea On
15th September 1965, the late Jeffrey Quill flew the old Spitfire VB AB910
into RAF Station Coltishall to be handed over to the Royal Air Force
Memorial Flight and preserved in perpetuity. Significantly, this was
to be virtually the final moment of a thirty-year association and devotion
by Jeffrey Quill to his beloved Spitfire. After Mutt Summers'
initial flight, it was largely left to Jeffrey to help turn Reginald
Mitchell's inspired design into the most famous fighter aircraft of all
time. Jeffrey Quill writes in his book, 'Spitfire, A
Test Pilot's Story', "It had been my business to criticise it and
identify its faults; I had no illusions about it and knew its problems
only too well. Indeed, they had caused me sleepless nights all too
often... As I climbed out of the cockpit of AB910 I had that feeling of
sadness, of bidding farewell to an old an trusted friend."
The title of the print comes most appropriately from the
words of Nunc Dimittis, - "Lord now lettest thou thy servant depart
in peace," as AB910 goes into the loving care of the Memorial Flight.
AB910 had a long, historic career since being built in 1942
at Castle Bromwich. It was delivered to 92 Squadron whose letters QJ-J
it bore at the time of presentation. Ninety-two Squadron flew Spitfires
throughout the entire war and was also one of the Royal Air Force's
top-scoring squadrons. AB910 was also the aircraft on which a ground
crew WAAF, now Miss Horton, made an unscheduled flight crouched across the
tail. After the war, it was bought by the late Air Cmdre A. H.
Wheeler, CBE, and later by Vickers-Armstrong Aircraft limited, who
completely restored it. This work was carried out almost as a solo
job by Arthur Luscombe at Chilbolton and later the aircraft was based at
South Marston.
As shown in this painting, AB910 was fitted with a
Merlin 55M engine from a Seafire III to improve low-level performance, and
a four-bladed propeller, untypical of a Spitfire V, both of which have now
been changed by the Memorial Flight.After a life of more than forty years, AB910 continues
to give pleasure to thousands as it participates in displays during the
summer months. AB910 serves as a permanent reminder of those days of
the 1940s when the flashing, eliptical wings skimmed high and proudly to
bring freedom to the skies. Now, as then, to be a Spitfire pilot is the
dream of small boys of all ages. Indeed, even as one sees and hears
this remarkable machine, inevitably its magic draws us all into its heart
to become part of a legend. It is hoped that this print of a unique occasion in
Spitfire history will serve to propagate that magic, so that succeeding
generations can share in our wonder. Copy No.1 hangs in the R. J.
Mitchell Hall in Southampton, and further copies have been presented to
the Royal Air Force Museum and the Smithsonian Institute.signed
by the late Jeffrey Quill, OBE, AFC, FRAeS.
Pinpoint Navigation by Stephen Brown There can be few experiences more stirring than the sight and sound of
Merlin powered Spitfires at treetop height. In this print the calm of an
English village is momentarily shattered as Spitfire Vbs of 92 Squadron
flash overhead, having been scrambled to intercept a Luftwaffe raid during
the summer of 1941.
In Defence of Britain by Philip West Spitfires (MkI) of 92 Squadron out of Biggin Hill in September 1940
are about to take on the enemy during the Battle of Britain. The
aircraft in the background was flown by Pilot Officer Alan Wright - his
list of victories was eleven, three destroyed, two probables, two
possibles and seven damaged
Tally Ho by Robert Taylor In this classic Robert Taylor painting Brian Kingcome is seen leading
the Spitfires of 92 Squadron in a diving attack into a force of HEIIIs
over the city of London during the height of the Battle of Britain. Brian
Kingcome flew Spitfires operationally virtually without break, right
throughout the war Signatories: Brian Kingcome.
