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Royal Air Force 249 Squadron. Hawker Hurricane of No.249 Squadron from HMS Ark Royal, 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.

Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500, ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four 20mm cannon.

All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in 1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600 for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain went to hurricane pilots.  The Hawker Hurricane was used in all theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533 Hurricanes were built.   

At the Setting of the Sun by Simon Atack.   A scene played out daily by Fighter Command squadrons throughout the defining air battles fought in the summer of 1940. Mk I Hurricanes of 249 Squadron are seen returning to North Weald after heavy action over London during the culmination of the Battle of Britain in September of that year. It is evening, and the squadron has been operational since first light. Most of the pilots have flown four missions on this day, and they will be in the air again tomorrow at dawn. And so it will go till the battle is won. In this quite beautiful painting, Simon Atack shows Tom Neils Hurricane in the foreground. He has suffered battle damage but, as so often with the trusty Hurricane, his steed will carry him safely home to fight again. Signatories: Sqn Ldr Douglas G Clift, and Wng Com Tom f Neil DFC AFC.


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At the Setting of the Sun by Simon Atack.

A scene played out daily by Fighter Command squadrons throughout the defining air battles fought in the summer of 1940. Mk I Hurricanes of 249 Squadron are seen returning to North Weald after heavy action over London during the culmination of the Battle of Britain in September of that year. It is evening, and the squadron has been operational since first light. Most of the pilots have flown four missions on this day, and they will be in the air again tomorrow at dawn. And so it will go till the battle is won. In this quite beautiful painting, Simon Atack shows Tom Neils Hurricane in the foreground. He has suffered battle damage but, as so often with the trusty Hurricane, his steed will carry him safely home to fight again.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints, with 2 signatures . Print paper size 20.5 inches x 19 inches (52cm x 48cm). Price £100.00

Signatories: Sqn Ldr Douglas G Clift, and Wng Com Tom F Neil DFC AFC.

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Limited edition of 25 artist proofs, with 2 signatures. Print paper size 20.5 inches x 19 inches (52cm x 48cm). Price £130.00

Signatories: Sqn Ldr Douglas G Clift, and Wng Com Tom F Neil DFC AFC.

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ITEM CODE DHM2607

Home is the Hunter by Philip West.

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Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. £150.00

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Home is the Hunter by Philip West.

The Hawker Hurricane, long remembered as the other fighter of the Battle of Britain. Available in large enough numbers prior to the battle, the aircraft proved to be the mainstay of the RAF and went on to record a formidable reputation as a robust machine offering its pilots a steady gun platform. In terms of victories over enemy aircraft it was the most successful of all British fighters. This particular Hurricane was the aircraft of Wg. Cdr. Tom Neil DFC* AFC AE of 249 Squadron based at North Weald December 1940. After another long day of confronting enemy aircraft, the pilot has left his trusted aircraft in the safe hands of highly respected groundcrew. Tom was one of the RAFs most successful fighter pilots, credited with 17 victories, the majority of which being claimed during the Battle of Britain.

Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 18.5 inches (69cm x 47cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC.



Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 18.5 inches (69cm x 47cm). Price £150.00

Signed by Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC and Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC.


ITEM CODE DHM1742


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Malta Relief by Tim Fisher.

Hawker Hurricanes of 249 squadron (RAF) departing off HMS Ark Royal in June 1941 as par tof Force H. The Hurricanes were to become part of the Defence of Malta against the onslought and non stop bombing by the Axis Bombers and HMS Ark Royal would be sunk only a few months later when on the 13th November 1941 HMS Ark Royal was hit by a single torpedo from the German U-boat U81. The torpedo hit on the starboard side near the starboard boiler room causing a 130ft by 30ft hole. Water poured in causing a 10% list immediately. The flooding spread quickly to the middle of the ship and then to the port boiler room, eectric power failed, and after 14 hours while in tow to Gibraltar she capsized and sunk the following day.

Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £37.00

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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £43.00

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Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00

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Original painting by Tim Fisher. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £1600.00


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Height of the Battle by Philip West.

Depicting Wing Commander Tom Neil about to join in the combat with German bombers over London. At the height of the Battle of Britain, the RAF stood alone facing an enemy determined in their goal of total victory. Little did they understand the mentality of the defenders strength of conviction, courage and shear bloody mindedness to protect the homeland. British and Commonwealth pilots together with others from far off lands joined the RAF in battle and after much sacrifice won the air war for all freedom loving people.

Signed limited edition of 100 prints  Paper size 28 inches x 18 inches (71cm x 46cm). Price £95.00


Limited edition of 40 artist proofs  Paper size 28 inches x 18 inches (71cm x 46cm). Price £135.00

Signed by :
Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*
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ITEM CODE DHM1815

Battle of Britain VC by Robert Taylor.

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Battle of Britain VC by Robert Taylor.

Eric Nicolson, the only pilot of the Battle of Britain to be awarded the Victoria Cross, scrambles out of his stricken 249 Squadron Hurricane. Fired on by an Me110, he was wounded in the head and foot, and his engine was ablaze. After clambering out of the machine, he saw another enemy aircraft and was able to clamber back into the cockpit, and fire upon the aircraft, destroying it. Once again he clambered out of his burning aircraft and parachuted to eventual safety.

Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £

Signed by Eric Knightley.


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Original Drawing - Wounded Eagle by Ivan Berryman Price : £380

Original Drawing - JG52, Summer 1940 by Ivan Berryman Price : £600

Original Drawing - One on the Run by Ivan Berryman Price : £340

Original Drawing - Straggler's End by Ivan Berryman Price : £380

ARTIST
Featured Artist - Ivan Berryman



Art and aviation have been like a brother and sister to me. We have grown up together, learned together and made our adult lives together. But you do not have to have an appreciation of aircraft to admire the graceful lines of a Spitfire or the functional simplicity of a Focke-Wulf 190. They are themselves a work of art and they cry out to be painted - not as machines of war and destruction, but as objects of beauty, born of necessity and function, yet given a life and iconic classicism beyond their original calling. My interest and love of art and aircraft was gifted to me by my father, a designer and aeronautical engineer of considerable repute. Denis Berryman C.Eng. FRAeS. He gave me his eyes, his passion, his dedication and his unwavering professionalism. I owe him everything. And I miss him terribly. A love of art and of beautiful and interesting things takes you on a journey. You discover new interests, new fascinations, and you want to paint them. You want to paint them in their environment, in their element. Whether it is an aeroplane, a warship, a racing car or a beautiful woman, their gift to an artist is the same: Their lines, their texture and the way that light and shadows give them form. These are the food and oxygen of an artist. Not the paint and the canvas. These are mere tools. The secret is in the passion and the perception.

Original Pilot Signed Battle of Britain Pencil Drawings



A selection of great value Battle of Britain aviation drawings, signed by some of the pilots who flew in the battle 70 years ago.

These superb unique pieces of artwork have been signed by Hurricance, Spitfire and Me109 pilots from both sides of the Battle of Britain :

Wounded Eagle is signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield

JG52 - Summer 1940 is signed by General Gunther Rall and also features the matted original signatures of Oberst Erich Hartmann and General Johannes Steinhoff

One on the Run is signed by both Group Captain Byron Duckenfield and Flight Lieutenant Roy Daines

Straggler's End is signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield


Roy Daines signs one of the original pencil drawings.

We have selected a few of the best of these drawings to display here, but there are many more similar signed and unsigned drawings on the pencil drawing pages of artists David Pentland and Ivan Berryman

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