HAWKER HURRICANE John 'Paddy' Hemingway Tribute. 85 Squadron The Battle of Britain

HAWKER HURRICANE - BATTLE OF BRITAIN Pilot Officer JOHN “PADDY” HEMINGWAY'S aircraft 

 Hawker Hurricane Mk1 from No.85 Squadron, Royal Air Force Debden, August 1940, flown by the last surviving pilot who flew in the Battle of Britain, 1940, Group Captain John Hemingway DFC, The last of The Few.

The Hawker Hurricane was the mainstay of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Hurricane squadrons formed more than half the total RAF aircraft strength and Hurricane pilots were responsible for the lion’s share of claimed victories. More than 14000 were built and operated throughout the Second World War in every theatre of conflict, including operations from aircraft carriers and merchant ships. 

The sleek, 8-gun Hurricane and the distinctive growl of its Rolls Royce Merlin engine were as familiar as the more famous and glamorous Supermarine Spitfire in 1940, but it is to the Hurricane that legend gives the accolade of “The aircraft that won the Battle of Britain”.

Michael Rondot's dramatic painting captures the rugged lines of a Hawker Hurricane Mk1 from No.85 Squadron during August 1940 when it was commanded by Squadron Leader Peter Townsend CVO DSO DFC*. The Hurricane portrayed here is VY-X, as flown by Pilot Officer John “Paddy” Hemingway DFC, the last survivor of the Battle of Britain, who died on St Patrick's Day 2025, aged 105.

The edition is limited to 250 signed and numbered copies, sold separately to raise funds for the RAF Neatishead Air Defence Radar Museum.

We have just 100 Artist's Proofs, including Remarque prints, and 20 canvas giclée prints.

For something really special and personal, a remarque pencil drawing of a Hurricane and any squadron badges can be added to your print.  Please enter any special requests when ordering or call us on 01362 860890 to discuss your individual print order.

Signatures: Artist signed. We have 1 copy signed by John Hemingway, reserved for a charity auction TBA.

Prices

Signed and numbered: Not available

Artist's Proof: £120.00

Remarque: £235.00 copies have an original drawing added to the print border

Double remarque: £300.00 copies have two detailed drawings with squadron badges added to the print border

Canvas print: £300.00 

Canvas prints are individually produced under the direct supervision of the artist to replicate the look and feel of the original oil painting.  Each of these carefully crafted giclées is signed and numbered and treated with UV protective varnish. The standard image size is 30x20 inches but can be larger on request.

Post & Shipping: Our prints are delivered in heavy-duty tubes ready for mounting and framing at your local frame shop. We guarantee safe delivery worldwide.

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