WW2 Aircraft Prints

Philip West art prints of World War Two fighter and bomber aircraft, including Wellington, Halifax, Lancaster, Mustang and Spitfire. All prints available from Cranston Fine Arts.

Primary Target by Philip West.

1 edition with signatures! In 1943, the RAF's 617 Squadron set out to destroy three dams in Germany's Ruhr valley. They managed to breach two, giving a boost to Britain's war effort. On 16th May 1943, 19 aircraft set out to destroy the Mohne, Eder and Sorpe dams ...... 2 print editions available from £135.00
Against All Odds by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Geoffrey Wellum joins combat head-on with a Dornier during the Battle of Britain. He was part of a small group of 10 spitfires from Biggin Hill facing 150 plus enemy bombers and fighters. Other friendly fighters joined battle but the defenders were ...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
Outward Bound by Philip West (AP)

1 edition with signatures! With the sun setting behind them, fully loaded Lancaster bombers from 57 Sqn, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, make their way out over the English Channel on route to target. Each crew member knew the dangers ahead but bravely gave of their best at all tim...... 1 print edition available from £110.00
1 ex-display print available from £75.00
Tally Ho! by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum of 92 Squadron once again takes his trusted Spitfire into attack high over southern England. Any moment now both he and one other Spitfire pilot will be flying into hell amongst at least a dozen Luftwaffe He111s on their wa...... 2 print editions available from £85.00
1 ex-display print available from £65.00
Top Cover by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! Flt/Lt John Dundas, having already notched up eleven victories to his name during the Battle of Britain 1940, is viewed out on the last patrol of the day off the Isle of Wight. In a few moments he will be heading back to his base at Middle Wallop. ...... 2 print editions available from £75.00
1 ex-display print available from £55.00
Those Golden Moments by Philip West. As the sun slowly begins to rise this wintry morning over Thorpe Abbots, Norfolk, ground crew prepare B-17G The All American Girl in an almost surreal setting, for her 99th dangerous mission over enemy territory. On 10th January 1945, 19-year-old pi...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
1 ex-display print available from £70.00

Winter of 44 by Philip West. Fighter, bomber, night-fighter, reconnaissance together with many other variants made the P-38 Lightning one of the most adaptable and respected aircraft of World War 2. The P-38 serving in Europe and the Mediterranean theatre, earned it the German ...... 2 print editions available from £95.00
On the Prowl by Philip West. Focke-Wulf FW 190. When this purposeful looking, squat, angular aircraft first appeared in the skies over France in 1941 it came as quite a shock and soon gained a reputation and the nickname Butcher Bird. A superb fighting machine, it served the ...... 2 print editions available from £75.00
Lancaster Legend by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! After another long, dangerous mission this Lancaster is limping home flak damaged, past the windmill at Cley-next-the-Sea....... 2 print editions available from £65.00

Spitfire Patrol by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! One summers evening, Douglas Bader (flying Mk V Spitfire without cannons) and Johnnie Johnson (flying the Mk VB Spitfire with cannons) of the Tangmere Wing, share a few moments of peaceful flying whilst on patrol over the English Channel. ...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
Almost Home by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! After another long, hard nights mission over Germany, Flt. Lt. Rusty Waughman of 101 Special Duties Squadron, once again brings his aircraft and trusting crew back across the English Channel, heading for their home base of Ludford Magna, Lincolnshir...... 2 print editions available from £135.00
Stirling Service by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! The Short Stirling won the distinction as the RAFs first purpose built four engine monoplane bomber. A strong, highly complex design it gained a reputation as a pilots aircraft to fly being agile for a big bomber and demonstrating great character. ...... 2 print editions available from £95.00
1 ex-display print available from £65.00
Loire Rendezvous by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Lysanders of 161 Special Operations Squadron turn onto their final course to a clandestine landing field somewhere in central occupied France during a full moon period in 1943. Based at Tempsford, Bedfordshire and often operating from Tangmere to sho...... 2 print editions available from £125.00

The Night Shift by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! The Short Stirling was the RAFs first four-engined bomber to enter service and it served throughout WWII in many roles including bomber, minelayer, troop carrier and glider-tug. The lack of power produced by its engines severely limited the loads ca...... 2 print editions available from £85.00
1 ex-display print available from £55.00
Operation Judgement by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The attack on Taranto was the first major victory for naval air power in the world and blueprint for the strike on Pearl Harbor. The Fleet Air Arm played an active part in the fight against the Axis forces in the Mediterranean. Their greatest achiev...... 2 print editions available from £130.00
Flight Against the Bismarck by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The Royal Navys week long chase of the formidable German battleship Bismarck culminated in the foul evening weather of 26th May 1941. Despite the deck of HMS Ark Royal pitching through 55 feet, S/Lt John Moffat was one of fifteen Swordfish pilots wh...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
Every Second Counts - The Dambusters by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Wing Commander Guy Gibson and crew have just released their Upkeep mine against their primary target The Mohne dam. Wg. Cdr. Gibson went on to receive the Victoria Cross after leading 19 Lancasters on this historic mission to the Ruhr dams. Operatio...... 3 print editions available from £95.00
Towards Victory by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The Avro Lancaster was undoubtedly the RAFs greatest bomber of World War 2. Stemming from the unsuccessful Avro Manchester, the Lancaster carried the night bomber offensive deep into occupied Europe. Over 7,300 Lancasters were built with the last be...... 3 print editions available from £60.00
Southern Patrol by Philip West.

1 edition with signatures! During the battle of Britain, 609 Squadron (PR) and 152 Squadron (UM) were pitting themselves against the Luftwaffe. 609 based at Middle Wallop near Andover and 152 operating from Warmwell were tasked with protecting part of 10 Groups Southern Sector...... 1 print edition available from £125.00
Evening Glory by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Without doubt the most famous British fighter aircraft. It always inspired devotion from pilots and mechanics alike – to this very day. Flight Lt. Geoff Wellum in his 92 Sqn. Spitfire, during an all-too rare quiet moment, one evening during the summ...... 2 print editions available from £135.00

Spitfires Over the Needles by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Battle of Britain, July 1940. Spitfires of 609 Squadron returning to their satellite station airfield at Warmwell to re-arm and re-fuel, following an intercept mission against enemy aircraft trying to disrupt shipping along the South Coast of Engla...... 2 print editions available from £115.00
In the Mists of Time by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! The Lancaster is one of the most famous aircraft of all time. During the Second World War some 7,377 examples of this aircraft were built and saw service with British and Commonwealth bomber squadrons in the dangerous skies over Germany and Occupied...... 4 print editions available from £60.00
Defending the Realm by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The White Cliffs at Dover patrolled and protected by two magnificent Spitfires. A sight to bring back memories of days, thankfully long gone, when the future of Great Britain was at stake. ...... 2 print editions available from £95.00
The Black Tulip by Philip West. Erick Hartmann flying his Me 109 Black Tulip during a quiet moment, late on a busy day of combat. By wars end he had scored 352 combat victories during 1400 missions. Hartmann was decorated with the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamond...... 2 print editions available from £90.00
Mosquito Attack by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! On 31st October 1944 a courageous low level attack was undertaken by Mosquitoes of Nos. 21, 464 and 487 squadrons on the Aarthus University, Denmark, which housed the Gestapo HQ for the whole of Jutland. ...... 2 print editions available from £115.00
1 ex-display print available from £100.00
Winter of 45 by Philip West. American built, British inspired and once re-engined with the Merlin, the mighty Mustang became a supreme long-range escort fighter and close air support platform. Old Crow was the mount of Clarence E. Anderson based at Leiston, England, with the 35...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
1 ex-display print available from £70.00
Fleeting Moments by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Few people become a legend in their own lifetime. Douglas Bader was one such person. An exceptional pilot and leader, t the age of 21, as a young RAF officer, he had both legs amputated after he crashed his aircraft. Through sheer guts and determin...... 2 print editions available from £75.00

Spitfire Scramble by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Flt. Lt. Geoff Wellum leads this flight of Spitfires from 92 Squadron in a scramble to take on the might of the German Luftwaffe during the height of the Battle of Britain. No 92 Squadron was first formed on the 1st September 1917 at London Colney ...... 2 print editions available from £115.00
Enemy Coast Ahead - The Dambusters by Philip West.

4 editions with signatures! Lancasters of 617 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson begin their low level cross channel dash towards the enemy coast on the way to the heart of the Ruhr. The aircraft were arranged in three waves. The first wave comprised three groups of th...... 4 print editions available from £75.00
Primary Target by Philip West - Original Sketch. (P) SOLD OUT. ...... Original Sold.
Twos Company by Philip West.

1 edition with signatures! The Lancaster and Mosquito became legends in their own time during the Second World War. Both performed vital roles in support of the allied cause roaming far and wide over occupied Europe. ...... 2 print editions available from £95.00
Operation Cerberus - The Channel Dash by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The Channel Dash (officially known as Operation Cerberus) was one of three operations during the Second World War for which the Swordfish was to become the most famous. Heavily outgunned in the Straits of Dover on this day in February 1942 by the Ge...... 2 print editions available from £95.00
Battle Line by Philip West.

1 edition with signatures! On the 6th June 1944 the invasion of Normandy commenced. The RAF was, of course, a major combatant and formed part of a dedicated Allied force tasked with freeing Europe. VE Day finally signalled the end of hostilities on the 8th May 1945. During ...... 1 print edition available from £115.00
Wings of Dawn by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! The legendary, much loved and respected wooden wonder Mosquito was perhaps the best twin-engined fighter-bomber of its size to see combat action during WW11. More than 7,700 de Havilland Mosquitoes were produced and served in many versions, from fig...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
1 ex-display print available from £100.00
In Defence of Britain by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Spitfires (MkI) of 92 Squadron out of Biggin Hill in September 1940 are about to take on the enemy during the Battle of Britain. The aircraft in the background was flown by Pilot Officer Alan Wright - his list of victories was eleven, three destroy...... 2 print editions available from £120.00
Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West. Wing Commander Gibsons aircraft in the foreground and Flt. Lt. Martins in the distance, both draw flak away from Sqn. Ldr. Youngs Lancaster after it has dropped its Bouncing Bomb and makes its escape over the Mohne Dam. Led by Wing Commander Guy ...... 2 print editions available from £95.00

Channel Dash Heroes by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The Straits of Dover, 12th February 1942. Sub Lieutenant Edgar Lee helps his badly wounded pilot, Sub Lieutenant Brian Rose from the cockpit of their downed Swordfish, before it sinks into the depths of the English Channel following their brave atta...... 2 print editions available from £90.00
Over the Beaches by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! In the early hours of 6th June 1944, the campaign to liberate europe began following many months, if not years of planning and preparation. The RAF was heavily committed in support of allied land and sea forces flying combat air patrols, ground att...... 2 print editions available from £120.00
1 ex-display print available from £110.00

Operation Jericho , The Amiens Raid by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! On 18th February 1944 Mosquitoes of 487 Squadron (New Zealand) and 464 Squadron (Australian) and 21 squadron took off from RAF Hunsdon. target the prison at Amiens, France. In this picture having approached the prison at a height of just 10 feet. Pi...... 2 print editions available from £115.00
1 ex-display print available from £100.00
Supermarine Spitfire MkI by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! High over the southern coast of England in 1940 a Spitfire (Mk 1) of 609 Squadron from Middle Wallop, flown by Flying Officer John Dundas, lies in wait for enemy aircraft (Junkers 87 divebombers) on their way to attack British naval installations at ...... 2 print editions available from £60.00
Heading Home by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Having completed yet another sortie, the crew of 101 Sqn Special Operations Lancaster SR-W, piloted by Flt Lt Rusty Waughman, are about to commence the long and hazardous journey back to their base at Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire. ...... 2 print editions available from £80.00
Mutual Support by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! In the depths of winter, Halifax aircraft of 158 Squadron based at RAF Lissett, Yorkshire, make their final preparations before take off. A remarkable aircraft much loved by its crews....... 2 print editions available from £90.00
1 ex-display print available from £70.00

Spitfires - High Patrol by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! A gathering section of 124 Squadron Spitfires led by Peter Ayerst climbs for height above the bomber stream and a lone Mosquito. This squadron plus many others was tasked with protecting the bombers over occupied Europe. For these long range mission...... 2 print editions available from £125.00

Spitfires - Masters of the Air by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! At the end of another days hard air combat fighting over the war-torn skies of England, Spitfires of 92 Squadron enjoy a rare, peaceful moment prior to returning to base during the Battle of Britain. The few prevailed and gave us the freedom we enjo...... 2 print editions available from £95.00
Operations On by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The evening mist begins to settle on the bleak airfield at Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire, as Lancaster aircraft of 101 Squadron taxi out for another dangerous nighttime sortie. The nature of their assignments during the war was a closely guarded secret...... 2 print editions available from £90.00
Supreme Courage by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! Skuas flew from HMS Ark Royal through much of the 1940 campaign off Norway, and one is seen getting airborne in typically grey North Sea weather. The Blackburn Skua had many remarkable firsts to its credit; the first all-metal monoplane built for t...... 2 print editions available from £120.00
1 ex-display print available from £75.00
Attack on the Yalu Bridges by Philip West. F-4U Corsair during the Korean War attacking Yalu bridges....... 1 print edition available from £55.00

Winter of 41 by Philip West.

4 editions with signatures! Heavy snow during the winter of 1941 often kept pilots and their aircraft grounded, despite the best efforts of the ground crew. Spitfire G George - based at RAF Manston and assigned to Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum, could only resume combat sweeps over ...... 4 print editions available from £65.00

Final Encounter by Philip West. Returning from a raid over Lorient, France on the 17th May 1943 the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle came under close attack from Fw190s and Me109s. Fortunately no aircraft were lost and very little damage sustained to the 91st Bomb Group a...... All 2 ex-display prints sold out.
Hawker Hurricane Mk I by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The Hawker Hurricane was Britains most important aircraft in the Battle of Britain, credited with destroying more enemy aircraft than all other forms of defence combined. Flown by Flying Officer Arthur Cowes, the aircraft depicted shows seven kill ma...... 2 print editions available from £60.00

Mission Accomplished by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! 17th May 1943, Sqn Ldr Frank (Jerry) Fray in his Spitfire PRX1 of 542 Squadron operating out of RAF Benson, Oxfordshire, returned alone and unarmed to gather photographic evidence from 30,000 feet of the Möhne dam having been breached earlier the sam...... 2 print editions available from £100.00
Preparing for the Tirpitz by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Working around the clock and in all weather conditions the ground crew knew from the size of the bombs they were loading, this was going to be a very special operation for the Lancaster crews of 9 Squadron. Brainchild of Barnes Wallis, the Tallboy b...... 2 print editions available from £135.00
Time To Go by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Late 1944 and as the sun sets, Mark XIX Mosquito night fighters from 85 and 157 Squadrons based at RAF Swannington crew up for their next operation over hostile territory. These Mosquitoes scored many victories in the defence of Bomber Command aircr...... 2 print editions available from £80.00
Night Hawks by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The ever-vigilant crew of this Mosquito night-fighter successfully intercept a Luftwaffe Bf110 as it heads towards a bomber stream over target in Germany. ...... 2 print editions available from £90.00
Calling Starlight by Philip West. Royal Air Force Beaufighter used as a nightfighter, shoots down a German Heinkel III over the coast of England. ...... All 1 print edition sold out.
Tirpitz Re-Visited by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Depicts Sqn. Ldr. Frank Dodd and P/O Eric Hill flying low under unexpected heavy fire in a ten-and-a-half-hour sortie to Tromso Fjord on 22nd March 1945, to obtain confirmation of the final demise of the pride of the German navy - the battleship Tir...... 2 print editions available from £200.00
Spitfires - Malta Bound by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! On the 11th August 1942, Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Wellum DFC, having just taken off from the deck of HMS Furious, leads his section of gathering Spitfires on the long journey to Malta. They are much-needed reinforcements for the beleaguered island,...... 4 print editions available from £95.00
First Light - Battle of Britain, July 1940 by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Another busy start to the day at Biggin Hill in the summer of 1940. The Battle of Britain is at its height and 92 Squadron Spitfires with Geoffrey Wellum in G for George, depart under early morning sunlight to engage a mass of incoming enemy aircraf...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
A Winters Dawn by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! This peaceful scene at East Kirkby in the winter of 1944 gives a very real feel for the vitally important work undertaken by ground crew in all weathers. At this stage of the war, to help identification at a distance, the tail fins of 57-squadron La...... 2 print editions available from £95.00
Guardians of the Reich by Philip West. Messerschmitt Me262. With a sleek shark-like fuselage, revolutionary swept back wings and Jumo turbine engines, it must have been a sight to see one autumn day in 1944 when seen for the first time. The 262 represented the Luftwaffes most potent air...... 3 print editions available from £75.00
The Memphis Belle by Philip West. Over three years of continuous air combat the 91st Bombardment Group The Ragged Irregulars were based at Bassingbourn in England. They flew 340 missions with honor and bravery, over occupied Europe and bore such B-17 legends as Memphis Belle, Shoo S...... 3 print editions available from £90.00
1 ex-display print available from £60.00

The Guardians by Philip West.

1 edition with signatures! Legendary Hurricane pilot Flight Commander Pete Brothers (32 Sqn) and his wingman, having just taken off from Biggin Hill, proceed to gain height over the White Cliffs of Dover in search of the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe. By the end of th...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
Operation Chastise - The Dambusters by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! During the night of May 16/17, 1943, 19 Lancasters of the newly formed 617 Squadron carried out daring raids against four dams in the Ruhr. The Primary target was the Mohne dam. Here we see Flt Lt Maltby and crew in AJ-J flying clear of the Mohne be...... 3 print editions available from £90.00
Teamwork by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! As night falls, Short Stirlings of XV Squadron based at Mildenhall, Cambridgeshire, await their crews for yet another nocturnal mission. One of the almost forgotten Bomber Command aircraft that made a very significant contribution to the war effort. ...... 2 print editions available from £90.00
Mosquito Pathfinders by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Groundcrew busy themselves readying their de Havilland Mosquito as the aircrew head out towards the aeroplane for yet another mission to a high value target over occupied Europe during WW2. Their dangerous job as Pathfinders is to accurately mark an...... 2 print editions available from £135.00

Nine O Nine by Philip West. Nine O Nine awaits her next mission over occupied Europe. Part of the 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Squadron, this B-17 went on to complete a record mission tally of 140 without an abort or loss of a single crew member. She started operations in February 1...... 2 print editions available from £110.00
1 ex-display print available from £67.50

Final Preparations by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Soon to be cloaked in darkness, Wellington aircraft of 150 Squadron, RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire, prepare for another dangerous mission, never knowing if they would return. ...... 2 print editions available from £90.00
Moral Support by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! A 101 Squadron Lancaster returns home after yet another highly dangerous but vitally important mission over occupied Europe. The Squadron was involved in Special Duties ops usually carrying an extra, German speaking operator to transmit messages des...... 2 print editions available from £60.00
From Dawn to Dusk by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Salisbury Cathedral is famous for its elegance and having the highest spire in England: 404ft high. During 1940, 609 Squadron Spitfires were based near-by at Middle Wallop, from where they fought the Battle of Britain and joined the first cross chan...... 2 print editions available from £115.00
Dallas Doll by Philip West.

1 edition with signatures! North American P51D-NA15 Mustang 414495 Dallas Doll 352nd Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, 8th Air Force. American designed and built, British inspired and, later, powered, the Mustang turned into arguably the finest WW11 long-range fighter eve...... 2 print editions available from £105.00
1 ex-display print available from £75.00
Legends of the Air by Philip West.

1 edition with signatures! Probably the most famous RAF Squadron in history, mainly due to the audacious Dambuster raid in 1943. Other notably successful missions flying their Avro Lancaster bombers included precision raids on the mighty German battleship Tirpitz, U-boat pens,...... 2 print editions available from £135.00
Together we Stand by Philip West. The Douglas Dakota was undoubtedly one of the most important allied aircraft of the Second World War. The aircraft served in a variety of roles including paratroop-dropping, glider-towing, casualty evacuation to transporting all sorts of materials f...... 2 print editions available from £95.00
1 ex-display print available from £55.00

Ready for Action by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The de Havilland Mosquito was one of the most outstanding British built aircraft of the Second World War. It was first proposed as a fast, unarmed bomber. However, once in service it proved to be extremely versatile and was produced in great numbers...... 2 print editions available from £75.00
Looking for Trouble by Philip West. Messerschmitt Bf109. The longest serving of all German interceptors. This classic aircraft was the cornerstone of the Luftwaffes fighter force throughout the second world war, built in greater numbers and credited with more air victories than any...... 2 print editions available from £75.00
Pride of Britain by Philip West.

3 editions with signatures! The winter of 41 is remembered well by Geoffrey Wellum, pilot of Spitfire G for George. Bitter cold and heavy snow during this Battle of Britain period made flying conditions almost unbearable. The ground-crews job at RAF Manston, never easy at the ...... 3 print editions available from £125.00
Pathfinder Force by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! Passing low over Norwich Cathedral on this wintry evening, Pathfinder Mosquitoes begin to transit east from their bases on yet another dangerous night-time mission over enemy territory. They will take the lead on this bombing mission and their role ...... 2 print editions available from £130.00
On a Wing and a Prayer by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The venerable Fairy Swordfish was the Fleet Air Arms premier torpedo-bomber at the outbreak of World War II. It may have looked archaic in appearance, but its courageous crews proved time and time again that it was a potent fighting machine. Stringb...... 2 print editions available from £125.00
Safely Home by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! The dawn of a new day illuminates a Lancaster of 57 Squadron returning to East Kirkby from night ops over occupied Europe, escorted by a Swannington based Mosquito night-fighter of 85 Squadron ...... 2 print editions available from £90.00
Only the Brave by Philip West.

2 editions with signatures! A Lysander prepares to leave its base on yet another dangerous and secret mission to drop agents into occupied France during WWII. Agents and Pilots alike, took great personal risk during these operations. Pilots having to navigate by map, timing an...... 2 print editions available from £115.00
Night of Heroes - The Dambusters by Philip West.

4 editions with signatures! 17th May 1943. Lancasters from 617 Squadron deliver a surprise attack on the Ruhr dams with specially designed, unique bouncing bombs invented by Barnes Wallis. Wing Commander Guy Gibson is shown drawing defensive fire away from Flt Lt Maltbys aircra...... 4 print editions available from £75.00

The Guardians by Philip West. Legendary Hurricane pilot Flight Commander Pete Brothers (32 Sqn) and his wingman, having just taken off from Biggin Hill, proceed to gain height over the White Cliffs of Dover in search of the fighters and bombers of the Luftwaffe. By the end of the war Pete Brothers had amassed 875 operational hours over a 44-month period. He was credited with having personally shot down 16 enemy aircraft and damaged many more.

Evening Glory by Philip West. Without doubt the most famous British fighter aircraft. It always inspired devotion from pilots and mechanics alike – to this very day. Flight Lt. Geoff Wellum in his 92 Sqn. Spitfire, during an all-too rare quiet moment, one evening during the summer of 1940 - the height of the Battle of Britain. The aircraft that inspired devotion from pilots and mechanics alike, and such statements as - she really was the perfect flying machine; she hadnt got a vice at all - was also admired by those on the ground. In propaganda posters and illustrations, the Spitfire represented Britains defiance and commitment to ultimate victory. signed by Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum DFC and Group Captain Allan R. Wright DFC AFC.

Winter of 45 by Philip West. American built, British inspired and once re-engined with the Merlin, the mighty Mustang became a supreme long-range escort fighter and close air support platform. Old Crow was the mount of Clarence E. Anderson based at Leiston, England, with the 357th FG, 363rd FS. Andersons personal victory score during WWII was 16.25 in air combat.

Operation Cerberus - The Channel Dash by Philip West. The Channel Dash (officially known as Operation Cerberus) was one of three operations during the Second World War for which the Swordfish was to become the most famous. Heavily outgunned in the Straits of Dover on this day in February 1942 by the German warships Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and Prinz Eugen, with their accompanying flotilla of destroyers and motor torpedo boats, and with top cover provided by deadly fighter aircraft of the Luftwaffe, all six Fleet Air Arm Swordfish were shot down. Only five of the eighteen aircrew survived. Here we see the Swordfish flown by Sub. Lt. Kingsmill and Sub. Lt. Samples with PO Bunce in the rear, fighting for their lives with his machine gun. Signed limited edition of 100 prints, signed by C.P.O. Donald Bunce.

Operation Judgement by Philip West. The attack on Taranto was the first major victory for naval air power in the world and blueprint for the strike on Pearl Harbor. The Fleet Air Arm played an active part in the fight against the Axis forces in the Mediterranean. Their greatest achievement was the strike against the Italian Fleet at Taranto, 11 November 1940 by four Fleet Air Arm squadrons and 40 or so men who carried out this daring raid. In this picture we see the Swordfish flown by Lt. FMA Torrense-Spence and Lt. AWF Sutton, having just released its torpedo. Signed limited edition of 100 prints, signed by Capt. AWF Sutton DSC.

Against All Odds by Philip West. Geoffrey Wellum joins combat head-on with a Dornier during the Battle of Britain. He was part of a small group of 10 spitfires from Biggin Hill facing 150 plus enemy bombers and fighters. Other friendly fighters joined battle but the defenders were still vastly out numbered, a scene repeated on many occasions in the summer of 1940. On this particular day Geoff scored a Heinkel destroyed, together with a Dornier as a probable. signed by Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum DFC; Air Commodore Pete Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar, AFC, Alex Henshaw MBE.

Defending the Realm by Philip West. The White Cliffs at Dover patrolled and protected by two magnificent Spitfires. A sight to bring back memories of days, thankfully long gone, when the future of Great Britain was at stake. signed by Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum DFC; Air Commodore Pete Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar, AFC, Alex Henshaw MBE.

Close Encounter by Philip West. Flight Lieutenant Bryan Colston, A Flight Commander – 225 Squadron in Spitfire Mk. VB, ER 660 attacks a German Transport Convoy on a mountain road near Sjedenane in Tunisia with Pilot Officer Melvyn Evans flying as his wingman – 6th March 1943. signed by Flight Lieutenant Bryan Colston, A Flight Commander – 225 Squadron, the pilot in the main Spitfire; Wing Commander Hank Costain MBE, Spitfire pilot 154 Squadron and Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum

Almost Home by Philip West. After another long, hard nights mission over Germany, Flt. Lt. Rusty Waughman of 101 Special Duties Squadron, once again brings his aircraft and trusting crew back across the English Channel, heading for their home base of Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire. Many of the 101 Squadron Lancasters flew with an extra, German speaking, crew member, whose job it was to use onboard transmitters to jam the radio frequencies of German night-fighters. signed by Flt Lt Rusty Waughman DFC AFC

In the Mists of Time by Philip West. The Lancaster is one of the most famous aircraft of all time. During the Second World War some 7,377 examples of this aircraft were built and saw service with British and Commonwealth bomber squadrons in the dangerous skies over Germany and Occupied Europe. Of these Lancasters, 3,345 were lost in action.signed by Flt Lt Phil Ainley DFC.

Wings of Dawn by Philip West. The legendary, much loved and respected wooden wonder Mosquito was perhaps the best twin-engined fighter-bomber of its size to see combat action during WW11. More than 7,700 de Havilland Mosquitoes were produced and served in many versions, from fighters, night fighters, bombers, attack aircraft, trainers, reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo bombers and civil transports.signed by Wing Commander Branse Burbridge
Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West Wing Commander Gibsons aircraft in the foreground and Flt. Lt. Martins in the distance, both draw flak away from Sqn. Ldr. Youngs Lancaster after it has dropped its Bouncing Bomb and makes its escape over the Mohne Dam.
Lead by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, 19 Lancasters departed their home base in three waves, each aircraft armed with a single bouncing bomb developed by Barnes Wallis. The targets were German dams in the heart of the industrial Ruhr. The resulting attacks breached the Mohne and Eder Dams with attempts also on the Sorpe and Schwelme Dams. For his leadership and courage, Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross. 34 other men also received decorations.
Legends of the Air by Philip West. Probably the most famous RAF Squadron in history, mainly due to the audacious Dambuster raid in 1943. Other notably successful missions flying their Avro Lancaster bombers included precision raids on the mighty German battleship Tirpitz, U-boat pens, railways, V-weapons sites, canals and bridges. Through their skill and bravery 617 Sqn. crews received many high honours including V.Cs for Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire. signed by at least two 617 Sqn. pilots and four other 617 aircrew and Wing Commander W. Tait DSO*** DFC* and Sqn Ldr. Tony Iveson DFC.
Spitfires - Malta Bound by Philip West. On the 11th August 1942, Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Wellum DFC, having just taken off from the deck of HMS Furious, leads his section of gathering Spitfires on the long journey to Malta. They are much needed reinforcements for the beleaguered island, now in the twenty-sixth month of its siege. To enable each of the 38 Spitfires dispatched from Furious to reach Malta, over three hours flying time away, they carry maximum fuel together with a centre line overload tank. Even their ammunition is removed to save weight. Escorting Furious to the aft is the cruiser HMS Manchester together with destroyers Brave and Lithe. To their port side is the Ohio tanker laden with fuel during what became an epic voyage. In the distance HMS Eagle succumbs to an Axis torpedo attack. The success of Operation Pedestal was absolutely critical for the survival of Malta, bringing desperately needed fuel, food and ammunition to the Island. Losses were heavy but the courage and determination by all involved prevailed: five of the fourteen merchant ships, including the Ohio, made it through and the island was saved. Signed by Dame Vera Lynn, Flt Lt Geoffrey Wellum, Plt Off Harry Moon, Les Owen, Tom Sprake, Les Goodenough, Fred Davenport and Ted Shute

Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1 by Philip West High over the southern coast of England in 1940 a Spitfire (Mk 1) of 609 Squadron from Middle Wallop, flown by Flying Officer John Dundas, lies in wait for enemy aircraft (Junkers 87 divebombers) on their way to attack British naval installations at Portland. signed by Flt Lt Michael Penny and Flt Lt Peter May

Hawker Hurricane Mk 1 by Philip West The Hawker Hurricane was Britains most important aircraft in the Battle of Britain, credited with destroying more enemy aircraft than all other forms of defence combined. Flown by Flying Officer Arthur Cowes, the aircraft depicted shows seven kill markings displayed as stripes on the Hornet motif. signed by Flt Lt Peter May and Flt Lt Michael Penny
Dallas Doll by Philip West American designed and built, British inspired and later powered, the Mustang turned into arguably the finest WWII long-range fighter ever constructed. The Mustang, developed from the Prototype NA73X, was manufactured in large quantities with an impressive final total of 15,586 aircraft. Of these, 13,600 were powered by the British Rolls Royce designed Merlin engine.
Over the Beaches by Philip West In the early hours of 6th June 1944, the campaign to liberate europe began following many months, if not years of planning and preparation. The RAF was heavily committed in support of allied land and sea forces flying combat air patrols, ground attack and reconnaissance missions. After a further year of fighting a hard fought victory was achieved.
Stirling Service by Philip West The Short Stirling won the distinction as the RAFs first purpose built four engine monoplane bomber. A strong, highly complex design it gained a reputation as a pilots aircraft to fly being agile for a big bomber and demonstrating great character. Well over 2000 Stirlings provided stout service for the RAF in a variety of extremely important roles throughout WW2.
Lancaster Legend by Philip West After another long, dangerous mission this Lancaster is limping home flak damaged, past the windmill at Cley-next-the-Sea.
In Defence of Britain by Philip West Spitfires (MkI) of 92 Squadron out of Biggin Hill in September 1940 are about to take on the enemy during the Battle of Britain. The aircraft in the background was flown by Pilot Officer Alan Wright - his list of victories was eleven, three destroyed, two probables, two possibles and seven damaged.
Night Hawks by Philip West The ever-vigilant crew of this Mosquito night-fighter successfully intercept a Luftwaffe Bf110 as it heads towards a bomber stream over target in Germany. Signed by two former WW2 Mosquito night fighter pilots, including Wing Commander Branse Burbridge.
Preparing for the Tirpitz by Philip West. Working around the clock and in all weather conditions the ground crew knew from the size of the bombs they were loading, this was going to be a very special operation for the Lancaster crews of 9 Squadron. Brainchild of Barnes Wallis, the 'Tallboy' bomb weighed in at an impressive 12,000lbs. On this occasion in November 1944 the crews and aircraft are being readied for departure to Lossiemouth or Kinloss on route to sink the "Tirpitz" laying at anchor near Tromso in Norway. Signed by a Pilot, Flight Engineer, a Bomb Aimer and an Air Gunner, all from 9 Squadron.
Safely Home by Philip E West. The dawn of a new day illuminates a Lancaster of 57 Squadron returning to East Kirkby from night ops over occupied Europe, escorted by a Swannington based Mosquito night-fighter of 85 Squadron signed by 57 Sqn Lancaster pilot Flt Lt Phil Ainley DFC and the RAF's top (21 victories) night-fighter pilot Sqn Ldr Branse Burbridge DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar.
Outward Bound by Philip West With the sun setting behind them, fully loaded Lancaster bombers from 57 Sqn, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, make their way out over the English Channel on route to target. Each crew member knew the dangers ahead but bravely gave of their best at all times.
Mosquito Attack by Philip E West. On 31st October 1944 a courageous low level attack was undertaken by Mosquitoes of Nos. 21, 464 and 487 squadrons on the Aarthus University, Denmark, which housed the Gestapo HQ for the whole of Jutland. Every print is signed by two Mosquito Pilots (one each of 21 and 487 sqds) and a Navigator (21 sqn).
Operation Jericho , The Amiens Raid by Philip West On 18th February 1944 Mosquitoes of 487 Squadron (New Zealand) and 464 Squadron (Australian) and 21 squadron took off from RAF Hunsdon. target the prison at Amiens, France. In this picture having approached the prison at a height of just 10 feet. Pilot Officer Maxwell Sparks and navigator Arthur Dunlop dropped their bombs before climbing and barely clearing the prison rooftop.
Every print is signed by Maxwell Sparsks and Arthur Dunlop - the two men pictured in this aircraft.
Heading Home by Philip West Having completed yet another sortie, the crew of 101 Sqn Special Operations Lancaster SR-W, piloted by Flt Lt Rusty Waughman, are about to commence the long and hazardous journey back to their base at Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire.Signatories: Rusty Waughman and four of his crew.
Spitfire Patrol by Philip West One summers evening, Douglas Bader (flying Mk V Spitfire without cannons) and Johnnie Johnson (flying the Mk VB Spitfire with cannons) of the Tangmere Wing, share a few moments of peaceful flying whilst on patrol over the English Channel.
Teamwork by Philip West As night falls, Short Stirlings of XV Squadron based at Mildenhall, Cambridgeshire, await their crews for yet another nocturnal mission. One of the almost forgotten Bomber Command aircraft that made a very significant contribution to the war effort.
Final Preparations by Philip West Soon to be cloaked in darkness, Wellington aircraft of 150 Squadron, RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire, prepare for another dangerous mission, never knowing if they would return.
Operations On by Philip West The evening mist begins to settle on the bleak airfield at Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire, as Lancaster aircraft of 101 Squadron taxi out for another dangerous nighttime sortie. The nature of their assignments during the war was a closely guarded secret. The unusual aerials on the front and top of the aircraft were used for intercepting and jamming messages between German fighter aircraft and their ground control.
Mutual Support by Philip West In the depths of winter, Halifax aircraft of 158 Squadron based at RAF Lissett, Yorkshire, make their final preparations before take off. A remarkable aircraft much loved by its crews.
Calling Starlight by Philip West Royal Air Force Beaufighter used as a nightfighter, shoots down a German Heinkel III over the coast of England.
Final Encounter by Philip West Returning from a raid over Lorient, France on the 17th May 1943 the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle" came under close attack from Fw190s and Me109s. Fortunately no aircraft were lost and very little damage sustained to the 91st Bomb Group aircraft during this mission - the 25th and final one of the "Memphis Belle" for Captain Robert Morgan. Named after Capt. Morgan's wartime sweetheart, Miss Margaret Polk, the "Memphis Belle" was based at Bassingbourn, England and was the first B-17 to complete 25 combat missions and keep her entire crew alive - this at a time when eight out of ten aircraft were being shot down over Europe.
Tirpitz Re-Visited by Philip West In a 10½ hour sortie to Tromso Fjord on 22nd March 1945, Sqn Ldr Frank Dodd and P/O Eric Hill flew low under unexpected heavy fire to obtain confirmation of the final demise of the pride of the German Navy - the battleship Tirpitz.

Homeward Bound by Philip West A combat damaged B-17 of the 91st Bomb Group heads home to Bassingbourn shadowed by P51Ds of the 352nd Fighter Squadron (353rd FG).
Primary Target by Philip West The final seconds on 17th May 1943 as the bouncing bomb of Flight Lt. Maltby's Lancaster breached the giant Möhne dam. Print is signed by Flt Sgt George Chalmers DFC, DFM (flew on AJ-O), Sqn Ldr Jerry Fray DFC (Spitfire PRU pilot who took the aerial photos of the dams before and after the raids), Cpl Ron Barton - fitter for 617 sqn Lancasters; Harold Roddis, Flight Mechanic for Geoff Rice and Guy Gibson; Victor Gill, Flight Mechanic for Bill Astell and 'Dinghy' Young, and Richard Todd OBE who played W/Cdr Guy Gibson in the film "The Dam Busters".
Tirpitz Re-Visited by Philip west Signatures :
Warrant Officer Harry Barrett flew as a PR Mosquito Navigator for 17 months from October 1945 to April 1947. He volunteered for aircrew duties as a navigator in mid-1941, and was selected and put on deferred service until August 1942. He trained as a Navigator / Wireless Op at Cranwell and in Canada, qualifying in November 1943. He was on the night-flying staff at 3(P) AFU at South Cerney for nine months. He qualified as an air-gunner in May 1945 on the Isle of Man. On joining 540 Squadron at Benson, he and his pilot ferried three Mosquitoes to the Middle East and was then posted to 680 in Palestine, where it was more dangerous on the ground than in the air. 680 then became 13 Squadron. Harry carried out aerial surveys in Egypt and the Greek Islands, and then went on the Nairobi. Nine of the 15 Mosquitoes Harry flew in came to grief.

W/O Francis Joseph Baylis AFM C de G (Belg) Kings Commendation volunteered in October 1941 and joined the ACRC Lords in March 1942. He completed a ITW at Baddacombe and a Wireless course at Cranwell. He received flying training at Port Albert, Ontario and Charlotte Town PEI and a General reconnaissance Course at Squires Gate, then OTU (PR) at Dyce. He was posted to 544 Squadron, Benson in January 1944 and flew 63 ops, finishing in April 1945. he was awarded the C de G with Palme and also served on 13 (PR) Squadron at Fayid 1947-49 and awarded the AFM. Finally, after ten minths on 540 (PR) Benson he received the Kings Commendation.

Flt. Lt. Peter G Brearley DFC joined the RAF in 1941 from Cambridge University Air Sqn. He obtained his wings in 1942, and then completed a navigation course at 3 School of General Reconnaissance and after OTU joined 140 Photo Reconnaissance Sqdn in November 1942 until March 1944. The squadron was attached to Army intelligence revising maps and possible coastal landing sites for the coming invasion. Targets also included flying bomb sites in Pas de Calais area and other varied sectors of enemy activity. At first peter flew Spitfires and later Mosquitoes with F/O Leslie W Preston GM as navigator. He finished his RAF service as a flying instructor on Mosquitoes.

Flying Officer Tom Clark volunteered to join the RAF in October 1941. On completion of training he spent 12 months flying with Dominion and trained pilots at No 15 (P) AFU. At No 8 OTU Dyce he crewed with Fl/Lt (later Sqn Ldr) W R Assheton and was posted to 540 Sqn in May 1944. He completed 48 operations and ceased flying duties in September 1945.

Flt. Lt. Arnold Cussons joined the RAF in July 1940, but pilot training did not start until early 1941. After EFTS (DH82) and SFTS (Oxford) he was told he must be an Instructor. FIS at Cranwell, instructing at 14 SFTS Lyneham (then grass field!) then secondment to RNZAF at Christchurch until got back to UK September 1943. 8OTU (Dyve) then 540 Sqn, A flight, January 1944. Flew 62 operational flights including Damage Assessment of the Tirpitz just 3 hours after it was sunk by Lancasters. He returned to instructing in July 1945, first as Flt Cdr Mosquitoes at PRU's 8 OTU then as CFI when Frank Dodd left. Arnold then went to the Empire Central Flying School as a Tutor. He left the RAF at the end of 1949 after a time flying Hornets with 65 Sqn, Linton-on-Ouse near York.

Flight Officer Ken Ellis DFM joined the RAF in April 1942 for training as an Observer. He received his wings as a navigator in Canada and after subsequent OTU training was posted to 540 Squadron (PR) at Benson in January 1944. His pilot was F/Lt Arnold Cussons DFC and after in excess of 60 missions over Europe, Ken eventually left the Squadron in July 1945. He and Arnold photographed the German battleship Tirpitz within hours of it being capsized on 12th November 1944 in Tromso Fjord.

Flight Officer Eric Hill DFC DFM joined the RAF in 1941 and crewed up with F/Lt F L Dodd AFC in January 1944. He joined 544 Mosquito PRU Squadron (detached from RAF Benson to Leuchars) in March 1944. They did all their 53 operational flights together, including flying diplomatic mail to Churchill at the Big Three Conferences in Moscow, Athens and Yalta. They photographed the battleship Tirpitz at anchor in Alten Fjord (north Norway) in July 1944 having lost their cockpit hood cover moments before. In other sorties, they survived a half-hour chase by two ME262 jets over Magdeburg and a ME109 attack while on one engine over the same city. Frank Dodd stayed in the service as a pilot after the war, finally retiring as Air Vice Marshall, CBE DSO DFC AFC*** AE LRPS.

W/O S F (Paddy) Hope joined the RAFVR in July 1940 and trained as a WOP / Nav at Blackpool, Yatesbury, Torquay and Staverton, joining 236 Squadron, Coastal Command at Carew Cheriton, S Wales in October 1941 on Blenheims. After 3 operations, he converted to Beaufighters Squadron before moving to Wattisham, where he did 3 operations on Beaufighters over the German Bight. Paddy then transferred to PRU Benson on Mosquitoes in May 1942. He completed 20 more ops with F/O F Mckay (NZ) before bailing out over Belgium in December 1942 after engine failure. After evading for one month, he was captured at the Spanish frontier with Comete Line Leader (A deJongh) and held by the Gestapo for questioning, for four months. He was made a PoW in Germany until returning home on 11 May 1945.

Fligh Lieutenant Walter le May DFC joined the RAF in 1941, and trained as an Observer in Canada, joining 140 Squadrom, Army Co-operation Command, at Hartford Bridge (now Blackbshe). The squadron, engaged on photo reconnaissance, was unique in that one flight was equipped with Spitfires while a second flight, converting from Blenheims to Lockheed Venturas, was used for night operations. In June 1943 the squadron became part ofthe 34 Wing 2nd Tactical Air Force, and later converted to Mosquito IX & XVI. Mainly involved in night operations, he, with his pilot, F/Lt Ray Batenburg DFC, RNZAF, crossed the French coast a few minutes after midnight on D-Day, and took photographs of key points, followed by nearly two hours of low level visual reconnaissance, at heights down to 200 feet. After operational flying he was appointed Night Ops Controller 34 Wing, and, afterwards Ops Controller at HQ2 Group, Gutersloh.

Flight Lieutenant Tom Pratt DFC joined the RAF in 1940 and after initial training in Paignton, Duxford and Hidlington he was posted to West Freugh. He left there in 1943 and went to Squires Gate for navigational training, and then to Dyce for conversion to Mosquitoes. He was posted to 544 Sqdn at Benson and stayed until the war was over. Tom says "I flew 68 sorties and was fortunate to be chosen to fly to Moscow, when Churchill attended the Yalta Conference, and had an extremely pleasant few days being entertained by the Russians!" Tom finally left the RAF in 1946.

Flight Lieutenant Mike Randles volunteered as a Wireless Operator in 1941, but on call up immediately remustered for aircrew. His lengthy training as a navigator/ wireless op/ photographer culminated in jooining 540 Squadron at RAF Benson. With his pilot, Flight Lieutenant Guy Trevor, who sadly lost his life in a flying accident shortly after the end of the war, he completed 35 PR operations from Benson, Dyce (Aberdeen) from which they concentrated on Norwegian targets, and Coulommiers in France. Their longest operation of over 1500 miles took over six ours to photograph 18 targets in Norway in November 1944. Mike claims he was a lucky one, having been shot at only twice and escaping interception by German jets over Prague, Arnhem and Osnabruck.

Flying Officer Joe Townshend DFN joined the RAF in February 1942 and after a wireless course at Cranwell went to Canada for Navigation, GR and an OTU on Torpedo Hampdens on Vancouver Island. He returned to England for an OTU on Mosquitos at Dyce where he teamed up with F/Lt H C S (Sandy) Powell DFC. After four ferry trips to Rabat in Morocco, he joined 540 Squadron in May 1944 and completed 50 Photo Reconnaissance operations over Europe, including finding the Tirpitz at Tromso for the Lancasters to sink in November 1944.
Battle Line by Philip West On the 6th June 1944 the invasion of Normandy commenced. The RAF was, of course, a major combatant and formed part of a dedicated Allied force tasked with freeing Europe. VE Day finally signalled the end of hostilities on the 8th MAY 1945. During those bitter months many great air battles were fought in the unforgiving skies and individual combats ensued. One such combat is depicted here, displaying the eerie feeling of the victor and vanquished between two of the greatest aircraft ever built.

Never before in the history of war had such an impressive and awesome gathering of aircraft come together. The Allies' quest was for freedom, with the Luftwaffe fighting for its very existence - the battle lines were drawn.
Signed and numbered by the artist and countersigned by the late Air Vice-Marshall J. E. 'Johnnie' Johnson.
Southern Patrol by Philip West "During the battle of Britain, 609 Squadron (PR) and 152 Squadron (UM) were pitting themselves against the Luftwaffe. 609 based at Middle Wallop near Andover and 152 operating from Warmwell were tasked with protecting part of 10 Group's Southern Sector. In this painting I have attempted to give a feeling of companionship and freedom during a quiet moment patrolling the south coast on the last patrol of the day." Each copy is signed and numbered by the Artist and countersigned by the late Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas.
Mission Accomplished by Philip West 17th May 1943, Sqn Ldr Frank (Jerry) Fray in his Spitfire PRX1 of 542 Squadron operating out of RAF Benson, Oxfordshire, returned alone and unarmed to gather photographic evidence from 30,000 feet of the Möhne dam having been breached earlier the same day by 617 Squadron Lancaster bombers.

Loire Rendezvous by Philip West   Lysanders of 161 Special Operations Squadron turn onto their final course to a clandestine landing field somewhere in central occupied France during a full moon period in 1943. Based at Tempsford, Bedfordshire and often operating from Tangmere to shorten the flight, the pilots flew a dead reckoning course to their first turning point, usually on the River Loire, using rudimentary navigating equipment. The moonlit town of Blois is easily distinguishable by its chateau, churches and bridge with the forest of Chambord beyond. The agents in the rear cockpit prepare themselves by torchlight for the forthcoming landing.

Lysander Pilots:

ACM Sir Lewis Hodges, KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC.

Flt Lt Peter Arkell, OBE, USAF Medal of Distinction.

Flt Lt Murray Anderson, DFC, US Air Medal.

Flt Lt R G (Bob) LArge, DFC, Legion d'Honneur.

Secret Agents:

Nancy Wake, GM, Legion d'Honneur, Croix De Guerre, French Resistance Medal, US Medal of Freedom (The most highly decorated servicewoman in WW2).

Major E H Van Maurik (OBE MiL).

Captain George R Millar, DSO, MC.

and Flg Off J A Thomas (Lysander Mail Drop Operator) & Cpl Donald Dunstan (Flight Mechanic)