Description

A Limited edition print personally autographed by iconic Battle of Britain Ace, Sir Peter Townsend DEFENCE OF THE REALM By Robert Taylor Group Captain Peter Townsend, the Commanding Officer of No. 85 Squadron, flies his Hawker Hurricane over the city of London at the height of the Battle of Britain, during the long, hot summer of 1940. Fresh from the heat of battle over London and the Thames, he wearily turns his Hurricane towards home to refuel, re-arm and rejoin the fight. Of all air combat paintings this one, in particular, resonates with those who love the immortal Hawker Hurricane and the legendary pilots who flew them. During the Battle of Britain the Hurricane accounted for no less than four out of every five enemy aircraft destroyed, and one of the greatest exponents of the Hurricane was Peter Townsend, probably the finest and most respected fighter leader to serve with RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. THE SIGNATURE This superb print is individually numbered and personally signed by the artist Robert Taylor. along with legendary Battle of Britain Fighter Ace: Group Captain, Sir PETER TOWNSEND CVO DSO DFC* Please note: The prints in my store are hand-signed by the veterans involved in the painting so the signatures are original autographs and not reproductions. The certificate of authenticity is included. CONDITION: My items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, any issues are clearly detailed in the description. SHIPPING: As a former aviation art retailer I have shipped countless prints over the years. My prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in heavy duty tubes, and the shipping is insured and guaranteed. If you are interested in more than one item I will always do my best to combine the shipping to save costs – please just ask.