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British Fighters, Spitfires and
Hurricanes ofFighter Command of the Royal Air
Force, in Aviation art prints by leading aviation artist Graeme Lothian.
These superb aviation art prints of The Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker
Hurricane, at various stages of World war two. including the battle of Britain
and Dieppe and Dunkirk. These Limited edition art prints and Giclee art
prints available direct form Cranston Fine Arts, at these great prices.
HAWKER HURRICANE 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.
SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Royal
Air Force fighter aircraft, maximum speed for mark I Supermarine Spitfire, 362mph
up to
The Seafire 47 with a top speed of 452mph. maximum ceiling for Mk I
34,000feet up to 44,500 for the mark XIV. Maximum range for MK I 575
miles . up to 1475 miles for the Seafire 47. Armament for the various
Marks of Spitfire. for MK I, and II . eight fixed .303 browning Machine
guns, for MK's V-IX and XVI two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 browning
machine guns. and on later Marks, six to eight Rockets under the wings or
a maximum bomb load of 1,000 lbs. Designed
by R J Mitchell, The proto type Spitfire first flew on the 5th March 1936.
and entered service with the Royal Air Force in August 1938, with 19
squadron based and RAF Duxford. by the outbreak of World war two, there
were twelve squadrons with a total of 187 spitfires, with another 83 in
store. Between 1939 and 1945, a large variety of modifications and
developments produced a variety of MK,s from I to XVI. The mark II
came into service in late 1940, and in March 1941, the Mk,V came into
service. To counter the Improvements in fighters of the Luftwaffe
especially the FW190, the MK,XII was introduced with its Griffin
engine. The Fleet Air Arm used the Mk,I and II and were named
Seafires. By the end of
production in 1948 a total of 20,351 spitfires had been made and 2408
Seafires. The most produced variant was the Spitfire Mark V, with a
total of 6479 spitfires produced. The Royal Air Force kept Spitfires
in front line use until April 1954.
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OF LONDON AND THE RIVER THAMES IN ORIGINAL PAINTINGS LIMITED
EDITION
ART PRINTS BY GRAEME LOTHIAN
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Hurricanes Over the Needles by Graeme Lothian.
Hurricanes of 607 County of Durham Squadron diving down and attacking Heinkels over the Needles on the Isle of Wight, after a raid on the southern coast. 607 squadron were stationed at nearby Tangmere from the start of September 1940 and saw continuous action throughout the Battle of Britain until the 16th October, when it withdrew to Scotland having raised its total victory to 102. Also aiding in the pursuit are Spitfires of 602 City of Glasgow Squadron based at Westhampnett.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £130.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee paper artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £180.00
Limited edition of 12 giclee paper prints (No.s 1 - 12) from the signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £165.00 Signed by Bob Doe (deceased) and Flight Lieutenant Alex Thom DFC.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £
ITEM CODE DHM1229
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The Right of the Line by Graeme Lothian.
Sailor Malam leading 74 Squadron engaging Me109s of I/JG52 during the Battle of Britain, September 1940.
Signed limited edition of 800 prints. Image size 28 inches x 17 inches (71cm x 43cm). Price £ Signed by three luftwaffe and three RAF pilots:
Unteroffizier Rudolf Miese,
Ulrich Steinhilper (deceased),
General Gunther Rall (deceased),
Air Commodore Sir Archie Winskill KCVO CBE DFC AE (deceased),
Wing Commander Harbourne Stephen CBE, DSO, DFC (deceased)
and
Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC (deceased).
Limited edition of 125 artist proofs. Image size 28 inches x 17 inches (71cm x 43cm). Price £155.00 Signed by three luftwaffe and three RAF pilots:
Unteroffizier Rudolf Miese (deceased),
Ulrich Steinhilper (deceased),
General Gunther Rall (deceased),
Air Commodore Sir Archie Winskill KCVO CBE DFC AE (deceased),
Wing Commander Harbourne Stephen CBE, DSO, DFC (deceased)
and
Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM1115
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Fighter Pilot of the Royal Air Force by Graeme Lothian.
Signed limited edition of 350 prints, signed by 12 pilots. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM, Peter Cunningham, P/O Ken Plumridge, Squadron Leader Mahinder Pujji DFC, Dennis Nichols (deceased), Flight Lieutenant Ron Gould, Bert Harman (deceased) and Len Stillwell (deceased).
Limited edition of 20 artist proof remarques - (This one of) Squadron Leader Neville Duke. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £320.00 Features the remarque of Squadron Leader Neville Duke, DSO, OBE, DFC*, AFC, CzMC.
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Signed by :
Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM,
Peter Cunningham,
P/O Ken Plumridge,
Squadron Leader Mahinder Pujji DFC,
Dennis Nichols (deceased),
Flight Lieutenant Ron Gould,
Bert Harman (deceased),
Len Stillwell (deceased),
Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC,
Vivien Snell (deceased),
J R Toombs,
Flight Lieutenant Larry Robillard,
Tony Pickering AFC,
Group Captain Tom Dalton-Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE (deceased),
Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO, DFC* (deceased)
and
Squadron Leader Doug Nichols DFC.
Limited edition of 20 artist proof remarques - (This one of) Flying Officer Cobber Kain. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £320.00 Features the remarque of Flying Officer Cobber Kain DFC.
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Signed by Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM, Peter Cunningham, P/O Ken Plumridge, Squadron Leader Mahinder Pujji DFC, Dennis Nichols (deceased), Flight Lieutenant Ron Gould, Bert Harman (deceased), Len Stillwell (deceased), Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC, Vivien Snell (deceased), J R Toombs, Flight Lieutenant Larry Robillard, Tony Pickering AFC, Group Captain Tom Dalton-Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE (deceased), Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO, DFC* (deceased) and Squadron Leader Doug Nichols DFC.
Limited edition of 20 artist proof remarques - (This one of) Squadron Leader Sandy Lane. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £320.00 Features the remarque of Squadron Leader Sandy Lane DFC.
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Signed by Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM, Peter Cunningham, P/O Ken Plumridge, Squadron Leader Mahinder Pujji DFC, Dennis Nichols (deceased), Flight Lieutenant Ron Gould, Bert Harman (deceased), Len Stillwell (deceased), Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC, Vivien Snell (deceased), J R Toombs, Flight Lieutenant Larry Robillard, Tony Pickering AFC, Group Captain Tom Dalton-Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE (deceased), Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO, DFC* (deceased) and Squadron Leader Doug Nichols DFC.
Limited edition of 20 artist proof remarques - (This one of) Air Commodore Alan Deere. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £320.00 Features the remarque of Air Commodore Alan Deere DSO DFC*.
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Signed by Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM, Peter Cunningham, P/O Ken Plumridge, Squadron Leader Mahinder Pujji DFC, Dennis Nichols (deceased), Flight Lieutenant Ron Gould, Bert Harman (deceased), Len Stillwell (deceased), Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC, Vivien Snell (deceased), J R Toombs, Flight Lieutenant Larry Robillard, Tony Pickering AFC, Group Captain Tom Dalton-Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE (deceased), Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO, DFC* (deceased) and Squadron Leader Doug Nichols DFC.
Limited edition of 20 artist proof remarques - (This one of) Squadron Leader Ginger Lacey. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £320.00 Features the remarque of Squadron Leader Ginger Lacey DFM.
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Signed by Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM, Peter Cunningham, P/O Ken Plumridge, Squadron Leader Mahinder Pujji DFC, Dennis Nichols (deceased), Flight Lieutenant Ron Gould, Bert Harman (deceased), Len Stillwell (deceased), Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC, Vivien Snell (deceased), J R Toombs, Flight Lieutenant Larry Robillard, Tony Pickering AFC, Group Captain Tom Dalton-Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE (deceased), Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO, DFC* (deceased) and Squadron Leader Doug Nichols DFC.
Original Painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £2500.00
ITEM CODE GL0002
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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
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)
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)
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.
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).
Drake Signature edition of 100 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 41cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £370.00
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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Fighting Lady by Graeme Lothian.
A solo Spitfire on patrol off the coast of Dover during the Battle of Britain.
Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 27 inches x 16 inches (69cm x 41cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC*
Limited edition of 60 specially signed prints from the edition of 1000. Image size 27 inches x 16 inches (69cm x 41cm). Price £255.00 Signed by Air Vice-Marshall H. Bird-Wilson. CBE.DSO.DFC.AFC. (BAR) (deceased), Wing Commander Bob Doe, DSO, DFC* (deceased), Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*, Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased), Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC (deceased), Wing Commander Harbourne Stephen CBE, DSO, DFC (deceased), Air Commodore Sir Archie Winskill KCVO CBE DFC AE (deceased), Group Captain Desmond Sheen DFC* (deceased), Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC* (deceased), Wing Commander Geoffrey Page DSO OBE DFC (deceased), Wing Commander Laddie Lucas CBE DSO DFC (deceased) and Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AE (deceased)
ITEM CODE DHM0870
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The Battle for the Skies Over Dieppe, 19th August 1942 by Graeme Lothian.
A large umbrella of Spitfire Wings covered most of the sky over Dieppe during the Allied attack Operation Jubilee on 19th August 1942. Squadron leader Johnnie Johnson leads 610 (County of Chester) Squadron down from top cover support to lend a hand to Spitfires of 485 Squadron (New Zealand) and 411 Squadron (Canadian) which made up the 12 Group Wing, led by W/C Pat Jameson. The enemy being made up of a huge mixed force of Fw190 and Me109 fighters from JG2 and JG26. 12 Group Wing flew four times that disastrous day and in the end the Royal Air Force lost 106 aircraft compared to the Luftwaffe losses of 48.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £130.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM and Sqd Ldr Mahinder Pujji DFC.
Blair signature edition of 300 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM
Donnett signature edition of 200 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Lieutenant General Avi Baron M Donnet CVO DFC FRAeS.
Taussig signature edition of 200 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £140.00 Signed by Flying Officer Kurt Taussig.
Alex Thom signature edition of 50 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Alex Thom DFC.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £480.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £400.00
Original painitng by Graeme Lothian. Image size 40 inches x 26 inches (102cm x 66cm). Price £2100.00
ITEM CODE DHM1159
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| Hurricanes over the Needles By Graeme Lothian
Hurricanes of 607 County of Durham Squadron diving down and
attacking Heinkels over the Needles on the Isle of Wight, after a raid
on the southern coast. 607 squadron were stationed at nearby Tangmere
from the start of September 1940 and saw continuous action throughout
the Battle of Britain until the 16th October, when it withdrew to
Scotland having raised its total victory to 102. Also aiding in the
pursuit are Spitfires of 602 City of Glasgow Squadron based at
Westhampnett.
The Right of the Line by Graeme Lothian "Sailor" Malam leading 74 squadron engaging ME109's of
1/JG52 Battle of Britain, September 1940. Signed with six pilot signature three luftwaffe and three RAF: Rudi
Miese, Ulrich Steinhilfer, Gunther Rall, Archie Winskill, Stephen
Hardbourne and Paddy Barthropp.
COMBAT OVER NORMANDY BY GRAEME LOTHIAN
pitfires of R.C.A.F 144 Wing led by Wing Commander Johnson in combat
with ME109's of JG3 over Arromanches, France June 1944.
with
three signatures of British RAF fighter Pilots Air Vice Marshal
J E Johnnie JOhnson C.B, C.B.E D.S.O , D.F.C D.L Air
Commodore Pete BrothersC.B.E. D.S.O D.F.C (Wing Commander Flying
Culmhead Wing) Wing Commnder Geoffrey page D.F.O D.F.C
Wing Commander flying 125 Wing
RANGER BY GRAEME LOTHIAN
Before D-Day allied fighters ranged far and wide across the North of
Europe. Signed Limited edition of 1,000 prints. Signed by the artist
and Commander Johnnie Johnson.
The Battle for the Skies Over Dieppe,
19th August 1942 by Graeme Lothian
A large umbrella of Spitfire Wings
covered most of the sky over Dieppe during the Allied attack
"Operation Jubilee" on 19th August 1942. Squadron leader
Johnnie Johnson leads 610 (County of Chester) Squadron down from top
cover support to lend a hand to Spitfires of 485 Squadron (New Zealand)
and 411 Squadron (Canadian) which made up the 12 Group Wing, led by W/C
Pat Jameson. The enemy being made up of a huge mixed force of Fw190 and
Me109 fighters from JG2 and JG26. 12 Group Wing flew four times that
disastrous day and in the end the Royal Air Force lost 106 aircraft
compared to the Luftwaffe losses of 48.
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Squadron Leader Mahinder Pujji DFC
One of only two Indians to survive the air war in Europe, Mahinder
arrived UK in August 1940 and joined 43 Sqn, then 258 Sqn from November
1940 until October 1941. He then went to the Middle East and was shot down
3 months later.
Went to Afghanistan's Mirin Shah Airfield and flew Lysanders of the
No. 1 Sqn Indian Air Force. Moved to Karachi with No.1 Sqn flying
both Lysanders and Hurricanes. Switching to Hurricanes of No.6 Sqn Indian
Air Force in 1943 at Burma. Moved to No.4 Sqn fighting the Japanese Zero's
wile stationed at Bauli Baza Airfield. Mahinder then spent a year in ops
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Squadron Leader Ian Blair DFM
Ian joined the RAF in 1934 joining 113 Sqn becoming a corporal air
gunner on Mk 1 Blenheims in 1940.
He won his DFM after being attacked by an Italian Fiat CR42 which
killed the pilot of the Blenheim. Ian Blair took the controls, evading
enemy aircraft to return to base at Maaten Bagush (150 miles west of
Alexandria) and made a perfect landing. Given pilot training in Iraq in
May 1941 and made a tour on Mk IX Spitfires with 501 Sqn then another tour
with Mk VII Spitfires of 312 Sqn. Ian claimed a vicotry over an ME109F at
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