Spitfire I's of 72 Squadron dive to attack a formation of Heinkel 111 bombers during the height of the Battle of Britain. "Swift Defender" has a section of Spitfire's diving out of the sun to pass through the bomber stream before converting the speed back to height for a 2nd pass. The summer sunlight is very bright above the clouds and the bombers are slightly obscured by the glare up-sun.

72 Squadron's emblem & motto is a swift, the unit served at Biggin Hill and Croydon during August and September 1940.

Original oil on canvas, image size 91cm x 71cm. Signed by the artist. The painting is framed and that is included in the price.                             

£1,450.00

Fine art paper print – image size 50cm x 39cm , edition size 350

271gsm permajet oyster fine art paper print.  £84.00

271gsm permajet oyster fine art paper print pre-fitted to wash mount with back board. £128.00

 Fine art canvas print – image size 68cm x 53cm , edition size 95

100% Cotton Canvas fine art print fitted to 20mm wooden stretcher bars, individually hand embellished with oil paint & hand varnished by the artist. £288.00

 Custom produced print – Edition size 50

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