SPITFIRE

SPITFIRE - A SURVIVOR IN A LONELY SKY

Michael Rondot's moody portrayal of a No.41 Squadron Spitfire in September 1940 is a tribute to the junior pilots, often straight from training with just a few hours on Spitfires, who were hurled into action in the Battle of Britain. 

The long summer days of 1940 witnessed intense air battles in the skies over Britain and over the angry grey waters of the English Channel. It was not uncommon for a fighter squadron to lose half its aircraft shot down or damaged in a single action.

No.41 Squadron, motto ‘Seek and Destroy’, was one of the RAF squadrons in the thick of desperate fighting in the Battle of Britain from July to the end of October 1940. In one five-day period during early September, they lost six Spitfires with three pilots killed, including the squadron commander and a flight commander, and at least one pilot seriously wounded. By the end of October, No.41 Squadron had lost 10 pilots killed and 12 wounded in action, a casualty rate of 45%.

The Battle was as much a test of aircraft and their armaments as a test of the endurance and courage of pilots but, despite the terrible cost in lives, the RAF had prevailed, and inflicted losses from which the German Air Force could never fully recover.

Michael Rondot's outstanding Spitfire portrayal is typical of his moody skyscapes and technically accurate studies of deadly fighting machines. During his 25 years’ service as a pilot in the RAF he flew Jaguars with No.41 Squadron in the Gulf War, thus bringing a certain understanding of combat action to his work.

The edition is limited to 250 artist-signed and numbered copies, including extra-large copies, with artist's proofs and remarque prints within the edition, and 25 canvas prints.

For something really special, a remarque pencil drawing of a Spitfire and any squadron badges can be added to your print.  Please enter any special requests when ordering or call us on +44 (0)7704 845288 to discuss your individual print order.

Prices: Standard edition print: Image size: 595 x 240mm

Signed and numbered: £75.00

Artist's Proof: £120.00 copies can have a squadron badge drawing of your choice added to the print border on request.

Remarque: £235.00 copies have an original Spitfire and squadron badge 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 

Prices: Extra large format print: Image size: 900 x 300mm

Signed and numbered: £95.00

Artist's Proof: £150.00 copies can have a squadron badge drawing of your choice added to the print border on request.

Remarque: £255.00 copies have an original Spitfire and squadron badge drawing added to the print border

Double remarque: £320.00 copies have two detailed drawings with squadron badges added to the print border

Canvas print: £350.00

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 30x17 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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