Fairey IIIF by Michael
Turner. Fairey IIIF floatplanes operating from
the Nile at Khartoum.
Snow Harrier by Michael
Turner. A snow camouflaged Harrier taking off
during a winter exercise.
Mosquito Sting by Michael
Turner. DeHavilland Mosquitos deliver a
stunning blow to enemy supply lines in a low level attack on the
marshalling yards at Ehrang on April 1st 1943.
Bristol Bulldogs by Michael
Turner. 19 Sqn aircraft performing at the 1934
Hendon Air Display.
Blackburn Iris by Michael
Turner. A 209 Squadron Blackburn Iris taxiing
out from Calshot in 1931.
Typhoon Scramble by Michael
Turner. Tomorrows Royal Air Force. To mark the acceptance
into service of the Eurofighter Typhoon, Michael Turners breathtaking
portrayal depicts a pair of the latest interceptors as they thrust into a
near vertical climb.
Concorde by Michael Turner. Supersonic Concorde at Mach 2, high above the North
Atlantic
In Remembrance by Michael Turner. The official commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Bomber Command
was marked by a moving service in St.Pauls Cathedral on 24th April 2002,
attended by over 1500 surviving WWII bomber crews and personnel. At the
end of the service, those present emerged onto the steps of the Cathedral
to hear the unmistakable sound of four Merlin engines approaching, and at
precisely 12.20pm the BBMF Lancaster flew over the assembled crowd who
burst into spontaneous applause - a fitting and emotive tribute to the
sacrifice and dedication of so many.
Spirit of 617 Squadron by
Michael Turner. A Tornado follows a Lancaster over the Derwentwater Dam.
Wellington Dispersal by
Michael Turner. Ground crews prepare 99 Squadron Wellington bombers on
their snow covered airfield at Waterbeach during the bitter winter of
1940.
Lightning Refuel by Michael
Turner. A Lightning interceptor takes on fuel from a Victor
tanker.
Hande Hoch! by Michael Turner. Unt. Horst Perez,
the pilot of this Messerschmitt Bf 109 from JG26, surrenders to P.C.
Walter Hyde and the local Home Guard after a forced landing near East
Dean, Sussex, on 30th September 1940.
Schneider Trophy Winner by
Michael Turner. Flt.Lt. John Boothman takes off from Calshot in his
Supermarine S6B to win the 1931 Schneider Trophy
Lancaster Dispersal by Michael
Turner. A Lancaster bomber being prepared for the coming nights
operation, with another machine completing an air test overhead.
1938 Kings Cup by Michael
Turner. Alex Henshaw in his winning Mew Gull, swoops low over
Hatfield airfield, followed by Giles Guthries Mew Gull and Les Cliffs Hawk
Major. Seen on the ground are Geoffrey de Havillands Tk-2 and D.H. Comet
G-ACSS. The winners race average of 252.25 mph is the fastest ever
recorded by a British winning aircraft. Limited edition of 500 prints, signed by Alex Henshaw
M.B.E.
Calm Before the Storm by
Michael Turner. A pair of 504 Squadrons Westland Wallace II aircraft on
an evening sortie from their base at Hucknall.
Operation Market Garden by
Michael Turner. The opening phase of the epic battle of Arnhem. Airborne
troops of the British 1st Parachute Brigade are seen landing on their
drop-zone near Wolfheze on 17th September 1944, as glider-borne Jeeps of
the 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron lead the seven mile dash to their
objective, the bridge over the Lower Rhine at Arnhem.
Operation Deadstick by Michael
Turner. At 0016hrs on 6th June 1944 three Airspeed Horsa
gliders, flown with outstanding skill by pilots from the Glider Pilot
Regiment, and carrying airborne troops from the Oxfordshire and
Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Royal Engineers, landed within yards of
the bridge over the Caen Canal at Benouville, Normandy. The audacious
attack achieved complete surprise, and some fifteen minutes later the
bridge had been secured, an objective of vital importance to enable the
advance of the Allied Liberation Forces on D-Day.
Final Encounter (Spitfire v Messerchmitt) by Michael
Turner. Also signed by four top scoring pilots of the RAF and Luftwaffe
including Air Vice Marshal "Johnnie" Johnson and General
Günther Rall.
Hawker Horsley by Michael
Turner. From an original painting by Michael Turner The Hawker Horsley was the last wooden aircraft to be constructed by
Hawker. It was designed initially in 1923 but modified in 1925 to
meet the need for torpedoes. In January 1927, No.11 Squadron were
equipped with Horsleys and then No.100 Squadron. In 1928, No.33 and
No.15 Squadron were also equipped with Horsleys. The first torpedo
bomber versions were used by No.36 squadron from June 1928, being sent to
Singapore shortly thereafter. No Horsleys were built after February
1934.
Fairey IIID by Michael
Turner. From an original painting by Michael Turner Fairey IIIDs served from 1924 to 1930. It could be used either
as a seaplane or landplane, and was employed as both. It mainly
served in the Middle East and home waters, but was used for a great number
of roles throughout its service. In all, 227 Fairey IIIDs were
built.
D.H.2 versus Fokker by Michael
Turner. From an original painting by Michael Turner The De Havilland 2 was designed in 1915, and first used by No.24
squadron RFC and used by three RFC Squadrons in France until June
1917. A Victoria Cross was won in a De Havilland 2 by Major Lionel
Rees, commanding officer of 32 Squadron.
Hawker Harts by Michael
Turner. From an original painting by Michael Turner Hawker Harts were first used in 1930 by No.33 Squadron at
Eastchurch.
Many of these aircraft were used overseas in India, the Middle East and
South Africa, some still operating well into World War Two. However,
in Britain, most were being replaced by 1936, having been used by a total
of 20 RAF and AAF Squadrons. A total of 1042 of this aircraft were
built.
