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Royal Air Force 85 Squadron. Hawker Hurricane of No.85 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.

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. 

Return From Combat by Simon Smith    Hurricanes of 85 Squadron, 1940

Hurricane Scramble by Michael Turner.   Hurricanes of 85 Sqn. scramble from Merville, France, in May 1940. 

Hurricane Scramble by Michael Turner.

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Hurricane Scramble by Michael Turner.

Hurricanes of 85 Sqn. scramble from Merville, France, in May 1940.

Open edition print. Paper size 21.5 inches x 17 inches (54cm x 43cm). Price £25.00

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ITEM CODE GT0076

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Pack of four pilot-signed Spitfire prints by Ivan Berryman.

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Mark Churms Napoleonic Trade Pack

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Return From Combat by Simon Smith.

Two 85 squadron Hurricanes returning to base after a battle over the skies of southern England in the summer of 1940.

Signed limited edition of 850 prints. Image size 20 inches x 15 inches (51cm x 38cm). Price £95.00


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Limited edition of artist proofs. Image size 20 inches x 15 inches (51cm x 38cm). Price £135.00


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Thorogood Presentation Edition of 4 Artist Proofs, supplied double mounted. Image size 20 inches x 15 inches (51cm x 38cm). Price £260.00

Features the mounted original signature of Squadron Leader Laurence Thorogood DFC AE (deceased).

ITEM CODE DHM1462

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Fury of Assault by Robert Taylor.

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Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor

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The Fly Past by Robin Smith.

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Signed edition. Special Offer £18.00

The Fly Past by Robin Smith.

Hurricane MK1 of 85 Sqdn, Debden.

Signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8.5 inches (31cm x 22cm). Price £18.00

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ITEM CODE RS0011

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Summer 1940 by Ivan Berryman. (B)

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Dawn Eagles Rising by Robert Taylor.

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Hurricane Patrol by Graeme Lothian.

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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Special Offer £155.00
Signature Presentation edition of 10 prints from the edition of 50 artist proofs. £250.00
Tappin signature edition of 50 prints from the edition of 1150 signed prints. Special Offer £145.00
Wilkinson signature edition of 170 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Special Offer £135.00
Wilkinson + Vera Lynn signature edition of 30 prints from the srigned limited edition of 150 prints. £185.00
Duckenfield / Brown signature edition of 100 prints from the limited edition of 1150 prints. £150.00
Battle of Britain signature edition of 100 prints from the limited edition of 1150 prints. £175.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Special Offer £370.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. £2400.00

Hurricane Patrol by Graeme Lothian.

After taking part in the Battle of France early in 1940, 85 Squadron moved to Croydon on the 19th August, where, led by renowned squadron leader Peter Townsend DSO DFC, the squadron played a notable part in the Battle of Britain. Thirty Hurricane squadrons participated in the Battle of Britain compared to only eighteen Spitfire squadrons, claiming 80 percent of the RAF victories. Sir Sidney Camms innovative design ensured the Hurricane became a classic fighter. Hurricane Patrol portrays Squadron Leader Peter Townsend leading 85 Squadron on a high altitude sortie during the long hot summer of 1940.

Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £95.00


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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £155.00

Signed by H. E. Tappin (deceased)


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Signature Presentation edition of 10 prints from the edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £250.00

Features the matted original signatures of
Group Captain Dennis David CBE DFC AFC (deceased),
Wing Commander Bob Stanford Tuck DSO DFC** (deceased)
and
H. E. Tappin (deceased).


Tappin signature edition of 50 prints from the edition of 1150 signed prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £145.00

Signed by H. E. Tappin (deceased)


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Wilkinson signature edition of 170 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson.

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Wilkinson + Vera Lynn signature edition of 30 prints from the srigned limited edition of 150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £185.00

Signed by Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson and Dame Vera Lynn.


Duckenfield / Brown signature edition of 100 prints from the limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £150.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
and
Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown.


Battle of Britain signature edition of 100 prints from the limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £175.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC,
Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown
and
H. E. Tappin (deceased).


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £370.00

Special Offer £90 Off Selected Giclee Canvas Prints - Was £460


Original painting by Graeme Lothian. . Price £2400.00

The canvas is signed on the reverse by Group Captain John Cunningham CBE DSO DFC AE DL FRAeS (deceased)

ITEM CODE DHM1177

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At the Setting of the Sun by Simon Atack.

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Trade Pack 627. Pack of best-selling Hawker Hurricane Prints.

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Defence of the Capital by Gerald Coulson.

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Defence of the Capital by Gerald Coulson.

High over London, Hurricanes of 85 Squadron engage Me109s in an intense dogfight during the heavy fighting of August 1940.

Signed limited edition of 400 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm) Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm). Price £110.00

Signed by
Group Captain George H Westlake DSO DFC (deceased), Squadron Leader Kenneth Lee (deceased), Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC, Squadron Leader Doug Nicholls DFC and Flight Lieutenant N L D Kemp DFC.

ITEM CODE DHM1780

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Merlins over Malta by Gerald Coulson.

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Pack of 4 Hurricane and Typhoon prints by Gerald Coulson.

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Fury of Assault by Robert Taylor.

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Signed limited edition of 700 prints.  Free Shipping Special Offer £200.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs.  Free Shipping Special Offer £325.00

Fury of Assault by Robert Taylor.

When Luftwaffe bombers first appeared in force in the night skies over London in September 1940 they heralded the beginning of The Blitz - the most sustained period of concentrated bombing aimed at British cities during World War II. Robert Taylors evocative painting brings to life the frightening scenario of the Luftwaffes night bombing campaign. It is December 1941, and London is once again under concentrated attack. With fires raging below, the armada of German bombers is clearly visible in the night sky as they sweep across the city. Shimmering in the glow of destruction, a lone Hurricane night-fighter from 85 Squadron, based at nearby Gravesend, engages Heinkel 111s of KG55 in a desperate attempt to break up the formations.

Signed limited edition of 700 prints. Paper size 29 inches x 23.5 inches (74cm x 60cm). Price £200.00

Signed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Daines DFM, Oberleutnant Joachim Berking, Unteroffizier Fahnenjunker Walter Bogdan, Oberleutnant Heinrich Sudel and Oberleutnant Karl-Horst Meyer zum Felde.

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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 29 inches x 23.5 inches (74cm x 60cm). Price £325.00

Signed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Daines DFM, Oberleutnant Joachim Berking, Unteroffizier Fahnenjunker Walter Bogdan, Oberleutnant Heinrich Sudel and Oberleutnant Karl-Horst Meyer zum Felde.

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Gauntlet by Anthony Saunders.

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Return From Combat by Simon Smith.

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Hawker Hurricane MkI by Keith Woodcock.

No.85 Squadron Hurricanes scramble.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 12 inches x 6 inches (31cm x 15cm). Price £32.00


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Signed limited edition with extra aircrew signature. Image size 12 inches x 6 inches (31cm x 15cm). Price £

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Close Combat by Ivan Berryman.

Whilst flying with A Flight of 85 Squadron on 30th July 1940, Geoffrey Allard encountered a pair of Messerschmitt Bf.110s about 40 miles from the coast, apparently patrolling near a convoy. After Squadron Leader Townsend, flying Red 1, had made two unsuccessful attacks, Allard closed to 150 yards and began to fire continuously, eventually closing to just 25 yards, whereupon the starboard engine of the Bf.110 began to disintegrate. This was just one of eight victories that Allard claimed during the Battle of Britain to add to a previous eight that he had scored flying Hurricanes during the Battle of France.

Signed limited edition of 20 giclee paper prints. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £150.00

The first few prints in this edition have been signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFCandWing Commander John Freeborn DFC* and are currently available.


Limited edition of 10 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £180.00

The first few prints in this edition have been signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFCandWing Commander John Freeborn DFC* and are currently available.


Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £105.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC.


Small limited edition of 30 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £80.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC.


Falck / David Signature edition of 1 giclee paper print. Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm). Price £520.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
and features the mounted original signatures of :
Oberst Wolfgang Falck (deceased)
and
Group Captain Dennis David CBE DFC AFC (deceased).


Schenk / Tuck Signature edition of 2 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £400.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
and features the mounted original signatures of :
Major Wolfgang Schenck (deceased)
and
Wing Commander Bob Stanford Tuck DSO DFC** (deceased).


Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00

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

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Original painting, oil on canvas by Ivan Berryman.  Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £3500.00


Remarque edition - limited edition of 10 giclee prints featuring an original pencil remarque.  Image size 26 inches x 17 inches (66cm x 43cm) plus border with text and remarque drawing. . Price £350.00

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Defence of the Realm by Robert Taylor.

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Defence of the Realm by Robert Taylor.

In the azure skies above London and the south-eastern Shires of England during the long, hot summer of 1940, a small band of RAF fighter pilots, substantially out-numbered, and against all odds, flew and fought a savage aerial battle in defence of the Realm. Their success in repelling the might of the Luftwaffe has become legend. They were Churchills FEW. Fresh from the heat of battle after a dog-fight over the city, No. 85 Squadrons C.O., Peter Townsend, levels off and turns his Hurricane for home to re-fuel, re-arm, and rejoin the fight. A symbolic portrayal paying tribute to the Hawker Hurricane and its legendary pilots who, between them, accounted for four of every five enemy aircraft destroyed during the momentous Battle of Britain.

Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 21 inches (71cm x 53cm). Price £230.00

Signed by Group Captain Peter Townsend CVO, DSO, DFC (deceased).

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Phantom Fury by Robert Taylor.

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Featured Artist - Ivan Berryman



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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