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Aviation artist Simon Atack.
Aviation art print. Aviation print 'August Victory' by Simon Atack
depicting a Spitfire during the Battle of Britain.
August Victory by Simon Atack.
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.
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August Victory by Simon Atack.
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 18th August, 1940. Flying a Mk I Spitfire of No 234 Squadron, Boe Doe is seen bringing down an Me109 High over Southampton, one of 14 Victories he achieved during the Battle of Britain. The third highest scoring fighter pilot of the battle, 20 year 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 tumultous of all aerial conflicts in his dramatic painting, August Victory, with Bob flying his trusted Spitfire, D for Doe.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 31 inches x 24 inches (79cm x 61cm). Price £120.00 Signed by Wing Commander Bob Doe (deceased)
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 31 inches x 24 inches (79cm x 61cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Wing Commander Bob Doe (deceased)
ITEM CODE SA0328
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