Fantastic
Value aviation prints of the Hawker Hunter F-1 to Fr-10 jet fighter
and fighter reconnaissance aircraft first flew with No43 squadron Royal
Air Force in 1954. The Hawker Hunter continued service until 1971.
Aviation art prints of the Hawker Hunter by leading aviation artist. Most
of these prints are only available direct from Cranston Fine Arts, or
our websites
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| First Flight by Gerald Coulson. On July 21st 1951 WB188, the Hawker PIO67 Prototype, made its first flight from Boscombe Down, flown by Hawker Chief Test Pilot and WWII fighter ace, Squadron leader Neville Duke DSO, OBE, DFC**, AFC. This historic aircraft went on to become the Hunter, one of Britains most successful fighter aircraft. Created under the guiding hand of famed Hawker designer Sydney Camm, the PI067 Hunter became the RAFs standard single seat fighter from 1954 until 1960. It was also the first British produced swept-wing fighter to serve in large numbers in the RAF. The maiden flight was successful with only minor problems. Due to the undercarriage light staying on Neville Duke took the decision not to exceed 19,000 ft or 350 knots. The P1067 was Hawkers first application of powered controls but British experience of this was very limited at that time. Consequently the elevator hydraulic power boost was disconnected but the ailerons remained in use.This meant that the pilot struggled to maintain control especially on landing. Neville Duke has fond memories of the aircraft, which has become synonymous with his name: Of the multitude of designs from the board of Sydney Camm over a period of 43 years the Hunter is arguably the most graceful of all. The saying if it looks right it will fly right applies to the Hunter and can be illustrated by the fact that within some ten test flights the aircraft was flying in excess of 700mph, as demonstrated at the SBAC Farnborough Show shortly after the first flight. Sydney Camm proclaimed it to be his most beautiful design and I am not alone in claiming it to be a pilots aeroplane, a view expressed amongst the fighter pilots of the 21 nations who flew this aircraft in operational service up until 1995. Our aim was to give the pilots a fighter without limitations and this unique clearance was obtained. Long may we see them in the air as a tribute to the genius of Sydney Camm and his design team. Some 2000 Hunters were produced in the UK, Holland and Belgium and many more refurbished for 14 nations and returned to service through-out the world. The Hunter continues to serve in non-operational roles in various services and establishments as well as in private hands. WB 188 now resides in the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, West Sussex. This superb release by one of the masters of aviation art, Gerald Coulson, depicts the prototype on its historic first ever flight from Boscombe Down. Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Neville Duke, DSO, OBE, DFC*, AFC, CzMC.
Limited edition of artist proofs. Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £ Signed by Squadron Leader Neville Duke, DSO, OBE, DFC*, AFC, CzMC (deceased).
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| Hunters Over The Lakes by Stephen Brown. RAF Hawker Hunter F.6s of 66 Squadron on a training sortie over the English Lake District in 1959. Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Image size 27 inches x 19 inches (69cm x 48cm). Price £80.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 27 inches x 19 inches (69cm x 48cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition giclee canvas print. . Price £
ITEM CODE DHM2489 |
| Auf Wiedersehen by Philip West. This symbolic bouquet break by the Patrouille Suisse with the snow covered peaks of the Swiss Alps below signifies the retirement of the beloved Hawker Hunter from team service in 1994. Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 12 inches x 15 inches (31cm x 38cm). Price £65.00 Signed by six pilots of the Patrouille Suisse who flew the last display in the Hawker Hunter : Maj Fredy Ramseier, Oblt Markus Thoni, Oblt Paul Thoma, Hptm Werner Hoffmann, Cap Stephane Rapaz and Hptm Daniel Hosli.
ITEM CODE DHM2540 |
| Hunters F(GA) Mk9 by Barry Price. FG89 Hunters, No.1 Squadron RAF. XE624 leading. Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 16 inches (31cm x 41cm). Price £13.00  Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
Original Painting by Barry Price. Massive Saving! Was £1800. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £1100.00
ITEM CODE NTR0064 |
| Grace & Pace by Robert Tomlin. Probably the most graceful jet aircraft ever, yet in its time deadly and effective, a Hawker Hunter of the Old Flying Machine Company who are based at Duxford in England, gets airborne for another majestic display in the hands of the late Mark Hanna. Limited edition of 250 prints. Paper size 15.5 inches x 19.5 inches (40cm x 50cm). Price £50.00 Signed by Ray Hanna
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Lt Col Fredi Ramseier. Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE DHM2526 |
| Hunter Force by Nicolas Trudgian. A pair of Hawker Hunter Mk9 jets from No.58 Squadron R.A.F. based at R.A.F. Wittering are seen climbing over the south coast of England in 1973. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Mounted size 10 inches x 9.5 inches (25cm x 24cm) Image size only 5.5 inches x 4 inches (14cm x 10cm) - the smallest Nicolas Trudgian print available.. Price £36.00
Limited edition of artist proofs. Mounted size 10 inches x 9.5 inches (25cm x 24cm) Image size only 5.5 inches x 4 inches (14cm x 10cm) - the smallest Nicolas Trudgian print available.. Price £
20 unmounted print from the signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size only 5.5 inches x 4 inches (14cm x 10cm) - the smallest Nicolas Trudgian print available.. Price £20.00 Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE DHM2438 |
| Hawker Hunter
F. Mk1 to Mk 6 The
first prototype of the hawker Hunter F.1 (WT555) first flown by
Frank Murphy was on the 16th may 1953. production of the first 133 were
built at the hawker Factory in Kingston. A second production line at the
Blackpool factory first flew on 22 May 1954 a total of 26 F1 being
built. After a few delays the first aircraft entered service in July
1954 with 43 Squadron based at Leuchers. Only three other squadrons were
given F1 Hunters, the were Nos. 54, 222 and 247 squadrons. Only
45 Hunter F2 were built with the first flown ion 14th October 1953,
Only 257 and 263 Squadrons were given the F2. Both of these versions were
designed as short range aircraft. The F4 (WT701) first flew on
20th October 1954. This versions range had improved due the addition of
fuel tanks in the wings. and two drop tanks. A total of 188 were
built at the Kingston factory and another 177 built at the Blackpool site.
The F4 engines (Avon 113's) shown to be troublesome were replaced with he
new Avon 115's. 111 Squadron was the first squadron to be equipped with
F4's at North weald in June 1955. Followed by Squadrons 98, 118
based in Germany and replacing the aging Venoms. By 1956 a total
of 22 squadrons were equipped with the Mk 4, with 13 squadrons based in Germany,
the Hunter F4 became the main ground attack and fighter aircraft of the Royal
Air Force. The
Hunter F5 produced by Armstrong Whitworth first flew ion 19th October 1954
and entered service with 263 squadron in April 1955. A total of 105
aircraft most operated from Cyprus during the Suez Campaign of 1956. with
1 and 34 squadrons. the Hunter F6 entering service with the Royal Air Force in
October 1957, This version was the largest production of all the marks,
with a total of 379 built for the \RAF. and another 36 exported to
Switzerland and Indian air forces. The F6 was used for the aerobatic teams
with 111 squadrons Black Arrows and 92 squadrons Blue
Diamonds. The F6 was modified for use mainly in Middle east and
tropical climates. This new version was designated the Mk 9 These replaced
the aging Venoms as ground attack aircraft. The Final MK10 was also
base don the Mk 6. The
Total Production on all variants of the Hawker Hunter totaled 1,028 aircraft
HUNTER MK 6 Specifications. Hawker Designation number
P1099. Built at hawker Aircraft Ltd, Kingston Upon Thames and Blackpool
factories and also sub contracted to Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft
factory at Baginton, Coventry. Engine: Avon 203 Rolls Royce
Engine. Max Speed: 715 mph at sea Level and Mach.95 at 36,000
feet. Range: 1840 miles at 515 mph (with drop tanks). ceiling
51,500 feet. Armament: four 30mm Aden Guns in a detachable
nose pack. Two 1,000 bombs under wings (or drop fuel tanks) or 16 under
wing rockets under outer wings.
Grace &
Pace by
Robert Tomlin Probably the most graceful
jet aircraft ever, yet in its time deadly and effective, a Hawker Hunter
of the Old Flying Machine Company who are based at Duxford in England,
gets airborne for another majestic display in the hands of the late Mark
Hanna.
Hunters Over The Lakes by Stephen Brown RAF Hawker Hunter F.6s of 66 Squadron on a training sortie over the
English Lake District in 1959.
Auf Wiedersehen by Philip West After thirty years of
thrilling displays around Europe, the Hawker Hunters of the Patrouille
Suisse performed their last public display at Nancy in France on 25th
September 1944. Considered by many to be the most beautiful jet fighter
ever to grace the skies the Swiss machines, with their striking paint
scheme, enabled the Patrouille Suisse to bring an exceptional element of
grace and elegance to the dynamic type of aerobatic display performed by
most jet aerobatic display teams.
Even more remarkable in their performance
is the fact that the team members were all regular pilots with the
Surveillance Wing of the Swiss Air Force and as such were able to practice
just once per month when normal duties allowed. Their appearances were comparatively rare
as they performed only about 6-10 public displays per year but their
professionalism was legendary amongst aerobatic teams, one of the most
memorable moments being at Fairford, England in 1993 when they flew an
outstanding display immediately after the mid-air collision by Russian
MiGs. Individually autographed by the six team
members who flew the final display, and is dedicated to the Patrouille
Suisse and their Hunters - truly a piece of aviation history.
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