| Pride of Britain by Adrian Rigby. London has enjoyed a long association with Concorde, not just as the major base for the aircraft at Heathrow, but also as a participant in the citys major celebrations. Whether it is a royal or national event, a Concorde fly-past is usually one of the highlights of the day; sometimes alone but often in formation with the Red Arrows. Limited edition of 500 prints. . Image size 11 inches x 23.5 inches (28cm x 59cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Christopher Orlebar FRAeS  Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE LE0851 |
| London Guard by Adrian Rigby. Like many others, the Hurricanes of No.56 Squadron were frequently scrambled to attack German formations heading for London. Flight Lieutenant E J Gracie flew with No.56 Sqn from their base at North Weald in his Hurricane MkI. Like many squadrons, his was frequently scambled to attack enemy formations heading for London. This painting depicts one such action over the eastern half of the city, the Thames being used as a landmark by the Luftwaffe. Gracies aircraft displays a good deal of wear and tear as there was little time for cosmetic work to be done in the workshops. Gracie was hit in action and forced to crash land his badly damaged aircraft. He escaped apparently uninjured, but was diagnosed with a broken neck some two days later! Signed limited edition of 295 prints. Image size 10 inches x 20 inches (25cm x 51cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Ron Smyth DFC AE. Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE LE0626 |
| A Hard Lesson to Learn by Adrian Rigby. On 18th December 1939, a force of Wellington bombers attacked naval targets on the German coast. On the return journey, they were attacked by enemy fighters, for over half an hour, bringing down 7 of the 22 Wellingtons. A further 5 would be forced to crash land in England. One of the surviving aircraft was flown by Sergeant Frank Petts who, in a futile attempt to shake off his attacker, dived to sea level. Despite sustaining considerable damage and with two of his crew wounded, he brought the bomber safely home. The experience of the raid forced the RAF to switch to night-time sorties, bombers were clearly too vulnerable without fighter escort. Six months later, during the Battle of Britain, the Luftwaffe would learn the same lesson. Signed limited edition of 295 prints. Image size 10 inches x 20 inches (25cm x 51cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Air Commodore Wilf Burnett DSO OBE DFC AFC (deceased). Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE LE0627 |
| Heading into Darkness by Adrian Rigby The Lancaster was the most successful bomber of the RAF, being both versatile and capable of withstanding consierable damage. In todays world, we often question the purpose and objectives which Bomber Command set, but despite thie, we must never forget the enduring courage of the aircrews, many of which never returned. This painting shows the Lancasters of No.619 Sqn forming up over the Lincolnshire coast and gaining altitude after leaving their base at Coningsby. The last rays of the sun pick out the scratches and stains of this faithful workhorse as its crew sets course for the target ahead. Signed limited edition print. . Price £135.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC. Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE LE0624 |
| Defence of the Realm by Adrian Rigby. Pilot Officer Alan Wright flew with No.92 Squadron based at Pembrey. His aircraft, a Spitfire Mk I, is often seen as the symbol of the Battle of Britain, though in fact, the Hurricane bore the brunt of the fighting. Nonetheless, the Spitfires beautiful shape endears it to everyone and it remains a potent national symbol. This painting depicts an action which took place on 11th September 1940. Having already downed a Heinkel III, Wright claimed his first Me109 the same day. His final tally would be 11. Aircraft were frequently pushed to their limits of endurance and this Spitfire bears all the marks of many missions. Signed limited edition of 295 prints. Image size 10 inches x 20 inches (25cm x 51cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC (deceased). Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE LE0625 |
| Channel Combat by Adrian Rigby. This scene depicts a Spitfire of No.609 Squadron being bounced by Messerschmitt 109s over the Needles on the Isle of Wight, using the typical Luftwaffe tactic of flying out of the sun. This particular aircraft was flown during August 1940 by one of the great aces of the Battle of Britain, Flight Lieutenant John Dundas, who shot down twelve enemy aircraft. His greatest achievement was shooting downing Major Helmut Wick, the German ace on 29th November. Sadly Dundas was shot down and killed the following day by Wicks wingman, Lieutenant Pflanz, who also lost his life. A dramatic end for a great pilot, Dundas was a typical example of the calibre of man defending Britain at that time. Signed limited edition of 295 prints. Image size 11 inches x 21 inches (28cm x 53cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Basil Stapleton DFC (deceased). Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE LE0696 |
| Battle Above Dover by Adrian Rigby. On July 29th 1940, the Luftwaffe launched what they believed was a surprise attack on the port of Dover and the shipping in the area. RAF controllers, however, were quick to react and Spitfires from Manston along with twelve Hurricanes from Hawkinge intercepted nearly fifty Stukas and no less than eighty fighter escorts. The battle was intense, and made even more dangerous for the RAF by the heavy flak which the gunners of Dover used to some success, shooting two Stukas out of the sky. At the end of the action, seven German aircraft were lost to just one Spitfire. More significantly, Dover was spared serious damage and no ships were lost. The painting depicts a Hurricane of 501 Squadron caught up in close combat with Stukas and Me109s above the port, whilst in the background, many more aircraft can be seen joining the fray. Signed limited edition of 295 prints. Image size 11 inches x 21 inches (28cm x 53cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Wng Cmdr Ken Mackenzie (deceased). Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE LE0697 |
| Unsung Hero by Adrian Rigby. Hawker Hurricane in flight during the second world war Open edition print. Image size 32 inches x 12 inches (81cm x 31cm). Price £34.00 Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE FAR0788 |
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