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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. |
| 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 . Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Print paper size 20.5 inches x 19 inches (52cm x 48cm). Price £79.80 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Douglas G Clift, and Wng Com Tom F Neil DFC AFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs, with 2 signatures. Print paper size 20.5 inches x 19 inches (52cm x 48cm). Price £135.00 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Douglas G Clift, and Wng Com Tom F Neil DFC AFC. ITEM CODE DHM2607 |
| Malta Relief by Tim Fisher. Hurricanes of 249 squadron (RAF) departing off HMS Ark Royal in June 1941. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Special Promotion : This print is HALF PRICE for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £16.80
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £38.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Tim Fisher. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £1600.00 ITEM CODE DHM0427 |
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