Avro Anson

Avro Anson in aviation art print Improbable Victory by Tim Fisher. The Avro Anson of Pete Peters of 500 Auxiliary Air Force squadron over the Dunkirk beaches shoots down two ME109's, shown in aviation art print published by Cranston Fine Arts.

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Original painting by Tim Fisher. £2200.00

Improbable Victory by Tim Fisher.
1st June 1940 - Pete Peters fights off overwhelming attack over Dunkirk and destroys three fighters. Anson MKV flown by pilot officer Phillip Peters was leading a petrol of three Ansons of No 500 Royal Auxiliary Air Force Squadron over Dunkirk at the time the British Expeditionary Forces were evacuating from the beaches. He was flying at around 50ft when his mid upper gunner reported that nine Bf109s were attacking. Dropping to wave-top height the slow obsolescent twin engined aircraft tried to shake off their pursuers. Two planes were severely damaged and Peters sent them home, leaving his own aircraft at the mercy of the enemy fighters.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 20 inches x 14 inches (51cm x 36cm). Price £95.00
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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £140.00
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Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00
£110 Off Selected Giclee Canvas Prints - Was £590

Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00
£90 Off Selected Giclee Canvas Prints - Was £460

Original painting by Tim Fisher. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £2200.00
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Avro Anson by Ivan Berryman.
An Avro Anson comes under attack from an Me109.
Signed limited edition of 35 prints. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £40.00
Signed by Warrant Officer Dennis Slack and Pilot Officer Tom Wilson.
Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £52.50
Signed by Warrant Officer Dennis Slack and Pilot Officer Tom Wilson.
Original pencil drawing by Ivan Berryman. Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £460.00
Signed by Erich Rudorffer.
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Coastal Command - Avro Anson Mk.I by Ivan Berryman.
An Avro Anson Mk.I from Coastal Command is attacked by an Me109.
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Signed by Flt Lt Bertie Boulter DFC.
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Flt Lt Bertie Boulter DFC.
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Signed by Flt Lt Bertie Boulter DFC and features the original mounted signatures of Adolf Borchers (deceased) and Oberst Erich Hartmann (deceased).
Original pencil drawing by Ivan Berryman. Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £460.00
Signed by Erich Rudorffer.
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Improbable Victory by Tim Fisher 1st June 1940 - 'Pete' Peters fights off overwhelming attack over Dunkirk and destroys three fighters Anson MKV flown by pilot officer Phillip Peters was leading a petrol of three Ansons of No 500 Royal Auxiliary Air Force Squadron over Dunkirk at the time the British Expeditionary Forces were evacuating from the beaches. He was flying at around 50ft. when his mid upper gunner reported that nine ME109's were attacking. Dropping wave-top height the slow obsolescent twin engined aircraft tried to shake off their pursuers. Two planes were severely damaged and Peters sent them home, leaving his own aircraft at the mercy of the enemy fighters.

It was at this point that Peters was grateful for his 'secret weapons'. In addition to the Anson's nose gun and mid upper turret, guns had been fitted projecting out of the sides of the aircraft's long 'greenhouse' cabin. The extra guns were manned by the co-pilot and wireless operator. By throttling back and executing a number of skid turns Peters was able to out manoeuvre the enemy and allow his crew to fire on the attackers.

The first Me109 was finished off with the nose gun as it did a stall turn in front of the aircraft. The second was shot down into the sea. A third attacker sustained heavy damage and turned tail with the other pursuers.

Peters set course for Detling. The news of the battle went on ahead of his arrival and he was greeted by applause and cheering of the squadron personnel.

When the aircraft was inspected, only one bullet hole was found. It wasn't until later when he had his parachute repacked that another armour piercing bullet was found lodged in the silk. For the attack and morale boosting effect for the rest of the squadron, Peters was awarded the DFC. The remaining crew, Sergeant Spencer, Corporal Smith, Leading Aircraftsman Dillnutt and Leading Aircraftsman Cunningham all received the Distinguished Flying Medal.

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Ivan Berryman - Battle of Britain Art

Artist Ivan Berryman has been producing many pencil drawings depicting scenes from the Battle of Britain. Each of these is signed by one of the pilots who was actually present at the battle, and is often inspired by the events they took part in themselves. Special signed print editions have also been created from existing full colour print editions, with some featuring multiple pilot signatures. You can find all of Ivan's Battle of Britain artwork on his website - www.ivanberryman.com, or see a full list of pencil drawings - updated regularly, in our dedicated section of pencil drawings.

When you go to a product page for an item in our shop, click on the names of the pilots where they are linked in the text for an item to see a profile page for that pilot. Often we include photos of signing sessions along with details of their flying career, and a full list of all items signed by the pilot.

Pilot Signed Battle of Britain Prints and Original Pencil Drawings

Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

We are busy building up a portfolio of many many original pencil drawings which depict events from the Battle of Britain, the famous air battle won by 'the Few' in the summer of 1940. The British and Commonwealth pilots defended the air above Britain and the surrounding seaways from the might of the German Luftwaffe. Greatly outnumbered, the bravery of these young pilots saved the country from invasion, and let Britain survive to go on to defeat Germany. Without that first crucial victory, the outcome of the war could have been so very different. We have been busy arranging signing sessions with the few pilots who fought in that great battle who remain with us to this day. Our newly commissioned pencil drawings are often based on the descriptions of the battle by these great men, and are authenticated by their signatures. We have also had several editions of existing prints signed in full, or have signatures added to parts of existing editions. We have also incoporated signatures of some of the German pilots who also took part in the battle, some of whom went on to become top scoring aces of the war. See our Original Pencil Drawings Section - particularly the section of artists David Pentland and Ivan Berryman. Also, see our New Signature Editions section to see all of our newly signed editions.

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