AUGUST VICTORY
(Signatures)	Artist : Simon Atack and Legendary Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Ace Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO , DFC.
(Dimensions)	31" 1/4 X 23" 3/4 approx   Unframed Print
Price	£75.00

Description

The Battle of Britain is totally unique in the annals of aerial conflict. Never before, or since, was there such prolonged air fighting, day in and day out, with the outcome so decisive. For one hundred days in the summer of 1940, from first light until dusk, the battle raged in the skies above southern England, the fighters of the RAF pitted against the might of the Luftwaffe. The prize was control of the sky above the English Channel vital if Hitler's planned invasion of island Britain was to be repelled. For this brief period in history the future of Europe, possibly the world, was held in the balance by a small band of RAF fighter pilots as they desperately defended their homeland. Outnumbered more than four to one, their skill, determination and courage won the day. By autumn the Luftwaffe was defeated, the invasion cancelled, and Hermann Goering's reputation in shreds. Simon Atack has recreated an action flown by Pilot Officer Bob Doe during a fierce battle over the South Coast, near the Isle of Wight on 18 August, 1940. Flying a Mk I Spitfire of No. 234 Squadron, Bob is seen bringing down an Mel09 high over Southampton, one of 14 victories he achieved during the Battle of Britain. The third highest scoring fighter pilot of the battle, 20year old Bob Doe was one of the few Aces to fly both Spitfires and Hurricanes during the battle. Simon captures the very essence of the most tumultuous of all aerial conflicts in his dramatic painting August Victory, with Bob flying his trusted Spitfire, "D" for Doe... Signed by : Legendary Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Ace Wing Commander Bob Doe DSO , DFC...priced @ £75.00...To complement the purchase of your fine art print, we are now able to offer a professional Picture Framing service. For further details please contact us by phone or email