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Aviation artwork of Philip West.
Philip West outstanding aviation limited edition of 500 prints of F-4
Phantom, F-14 Tomcats, B52, F-18 Hornet and F-4 Corsair are available from
the military art company a subsidiary of Cranston Fine Arts
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Philip
West
is recognised as one of the world's finest aviation artists. Collectors of
his original oil paintings span the globe, many waiting patiently for his
next breathtaking canvas to appear.
With
some one hundred and eight limited editions behind him, a waiting list of
commissioned paintings for clients both existing and new, and a head full
of ideas for new limited edition prints, life is never dull for this
Wiltshire based artist!
Self-taught,
after years of painting pictures for friends and relatives, Philip took
the plunge and became a full-time professional artist. Since when he has
developed a very loyal and expanding for both his original paintings and
prints. Philip has worked for a number of Publishers over the years including
Military gallery and now with SWA.
Whilst
jets, and Phantoms in particular, light Philip’s fire, he is also a
master painter of piston-engined classics; being renowned for his
rendition of Avro Lancasters and Supermarine Spitfires. Philip is also one
of the few artists to also enthusiastically paint pictures of Fleet Air
Arm aircraft. Philip's knowledge of aircraft and the accuracy
of his work combine to record a moment in history so perfectly, that both
collectors and admirers of his work are able to feel a real sense of the
excitement and drama that his work portrays..
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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 nickname The fork-tail devil. The total production of the P-38 was 9,924.
Signed limited edition of 200 prints. Paper size 27.5 inches x 18 inches (70cm x 46cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 27.5 inches x 18 inches (70cm x 46cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DHM2335
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The Persuaders by Philip West.
Much loved by its crews, the mighty delta winged Avro Vulcan was designed to perform Britains nuclear deterrent bomber role during the Cold War. It carried out this responsibility for more than a decade. The aircraft then served as a low-level nuclear strike and maritime radar reconnaissance platform, before finally being called to war action in the Falklands conflict where it provided long-range bombing capabilities, attacking surface targets and Stanley Airport.
Signed limited edition of 200 prints Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (67cm x 42cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Air Vice-Marshal N B Baldwin CB CBE FRAeS, Wing Commander Adrian Sumner and Air Commodore Alun Morgan.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs signed by five Vulcan pilots. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (67cm x 42cm). Price £120.00 Signed by Air Vice-Marshal N B Baldwin CB CBE FRAeS, Wing Commander Adrian Sumner and Air Commodore Alun Morgan.
ITEM CODE DHM2330
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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 pilot, 1st Lt. John Dodrill and his crew went missing on a combat sortie to Cologne. Like many other crews, they made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight for freedom, with the Bloody Hundredth Bombardment Group playing its full part with courage and honour.
Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 16 inches x 26 inches (41cm x 66cm). Price £125.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 16 inches x 26 inches (41cm x 66cm). Price £150.00
ITEM CODE DHM2321
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First Light - Battle of Britain, July 1940 by Philip West.
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 aircraft over the southeast coast. By the end of 1940 the Squadron was credited with having destroyed 127 German aircraft.
Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 16 inches x 26 inches (41cm x 66cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Flt Lt Geoffrey Wellum.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 16 inches x 26 inches (41cm x 66cm). Price £ Signed by Flt Lt Geoffrey Wellum and Sq Ldr Neville Duke (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2319
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Winter of 41 by Philip West.
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 northern Europe once the storm had passed and they were all satisfied the aircraft was safe to fly.
Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 16 inches x 26 inches (41cm x 66cm). Price £ Signed by Flt Lt Geoffrey Wellum DFC.
Signed limited edition print. . Price £
Small limited edition of 75 artist proofs. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £75.00
Small signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £60.00
ITEM CODE DHM2318
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Full Throttle (B1-B Lancer) by Philip West
This remarkable aircraft first entered combat service in 1986. Reaching speeds of Mach 1.2 at sea level the B1-B is not only the fastest bomber in American service, it also carries the largest payload of any current bomber.
Signed limited edition of 100 giclee paper prints. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £
Limited edition of 10 giclee paper artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £
Limited edition of 10 giclee paper remarques. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £
ITEM CODE DHM2294
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Jaguar Patrol by Philip West
Originally built as a joint effort between Great Britain and France, the SEPECAT Jaguar has over the years of service, more than lived up to its powerful feline name, providing the RAF with a supersonic ground attack and reconnaissance platform. During combat and support missions the Big Cat has proven to be a very reliable and potent asset.
Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £75.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £100.00
ITEM CODE DHM2292
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Tornado Strike by Philip West.
Todays RAF Tornados and the aircrew that fly them offer a world-class interdiction/ground attack and reconnaissance package that is second to none. The Tornado GR4 is capable of supersonic speeds and flight at low-level, making it one of the most potent attack aircraft in the world today. New systems and weapons upgrades will ensure that the Tornado remains a versatile, effective and vital platform for many years to come.
Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 18 inches (71cm x 46cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Wing Commander Alistair J. Byford MA RAF, Sqn. Ldr. Andrew Arnold, Flt. Lt. Helen Dawson, Flt. Lt. Tom Boyle, Major Matteo Omura and Flt. Lt. Neil Pappini.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs, with 8 signatures. Paper size 28 inches x 18 inches (71cm x 46cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Wing Commander Alistair J. Byford MA RAF, Sqn. Ldr. Andrew Arnold, Flt. Lt. Helen Dawson, Flt. Lt. Tom Boyle, Major Matteo Omura, Flt. Lt. Neil Pappini, Flt. Lt. James Heeps and Lt. Mark Humphries.
ITEM CODE DHM2289
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Queen of the Skies by Philip West.
Concorde looking her most majestic as she heads off into the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. With the afterburners having just been switched on, Concorde will quickly gain speed and height until finally reaching a maximum altitude of 60,000 feet, where, on clear day, passengers could see the curvature of the earth.
Signed limited edition of 400 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 16 inches (71cm x 41cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Pilot Barbara Harmer.
Limited edition of 45 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 16 inches (71cm x 41cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Pilot Barbara Harmer and co-Pilot Peter Sinclair and flight Engineer Trevor Norcott.
ITEM CODE DHM2281
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Above and Beyond by Philip West.
The SR-71 Blackbird is the worlds fastest and highest flying jet aircraft. For over 23 years, the SR-71s gathered highly classified intelligence around the world for the United States, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon and other governmental agencies, allowing them to make crucial decisions during the Cold War.
Signed limited edition of 200 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £60.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £85.00
ITEM CODE DHM2313
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Buccaneer Strike Force by Philip West.
The Blackburn Buccaneer, in its heyday the worlds most advanced low-level, high-speed strike aircraft. The Buccaneer is remembered with affection and respect as a purposeful-looking, rock-steady aircraft offering a formidable strike weapons platform, flying low and fast over the wave-tops or land with equal effectiveness, on this occasion in the presence of HMS Ark Royal.
Signed limited edition of 400 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Captain Michael C Clapp CB, Lieutenant Commander Paul A J Collins, Lieutenant Commander M J Callaghan, Lieutenant Commander Frank Cox RN, Lieutenant Commander J E Eatwell RN, Captain E M Hackett FCMI MNI RN, Lieutenant M Holloway RN, Commander T J I Howard-Jones RN BSc, Lieutenant Commander Brian Jackson-Dooley RN, Captain Alan Leahy CBE DSC RN and Captain John de Winton RN.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Captain Michael C Clapp CB, Lieutenant Commander Paul A J Collins, Lieutenant Commander M J Callaghan, Lieutenant Commander Frank Cox RN, Lieutenant Commander J E Eatwell RN, Captain E M Hackett FCMI MNI RN, Lieutenant M Holloway RN, Commander T J I Howard-Jones RN BSc, Lieutenant Commander Brian Jackson-Dooley RN, Captain Alan Leahy CBE DSC RN and Captain John de Winton RN.
ITEM CODE DHM2279
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Farewell Concorde by Philip West.
Reaching speeds up to Mach 2 - 1,280 mph - Concorde took just three and a half hours to reach New York.
Signed limited edition of 750 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 18 inches (71cm x 46cm). Price £80.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 18 inches (71cm x 46cm). Price £115.00
ITEM CODE DHM2222
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Right Here, Right Now by Philip West.
The Apache is the worlds premier Attack helicopter. Its early history was crowned during Operation Desert Storm setting a combat record second to none, dispelling any doubts about the Apaches supremacy. The Longbow offers even greater mission capability and provides a significant contribution to any battlefield arena, anywhere in the world.
Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £90.00 Signed by Major Nick Wharmby, Captain Tim Peake, Major Bill OBrien, Captain Chris Hearn, Major Howard Floyd, Major Bloo Anderson, Captain Jan Ferraro, Captain Jeff DeCarlo, Major Al Whittle, Captain Bill McPhee and Major Mark Torpy.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £115.00 Signed by Major Nick Wharmby, Captain Tim Peake, Major Bill OBrien, Captain Chris Hearn, Major Howard Floyd, Major Bloo Anderson, Captain Jan Ferraro, Captain Jeff DeCarlo, Major Al Whittle, Captain Bill McPhee and Major Mark Torpy.
ITEM CODE DHM2211
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Delta Lady by Philip West.
Moments after take off, the mighty Avro Vulcan XH558 begins her majestic climb through stormclouds, out over the British countryside towards the North Sea. A masterpiece of British engineering excellence, with a crew of 5, she reached a speed of 625 mph and excelled at a height of 61,000 feet, as well as a remarkable low level capacity for avoiding radar detection. Built as a bomber and some 106 feet in length with a wingspan of 111 feet, she had no means of defending herself from attack.
Signed limited edition of 850 prints. Paper size 31 inches x 23 inches (79cm x 58cm). Price £115.00 Signed by Squadron Leader David Thomas, Squadron Leader Andrew Marson, Squadron Leader Barry Masefield and Wing Commander Michael M Pollitt.
Limited edition of 125 artist proofs. Paper size 31 inches x 23 inches (79cm x 58cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Squadron Leader David Thomas, Squadron Leader Andrew Marson, Squadron Leader Barry Masefield and Wing Commander Michael M Pollitt.
ITEM CODE DHM2189
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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)
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 19 inches (69cm x 48cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE DHM2194
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