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A superb new limited edition print by Michael Rondot to celebrate the last operational front-line Battle of Britain fighter station. Signed by TEN distinguished pilots and commanders including JOHN HOWE, GEORGE BLACK & PHIL DACRE.
Life on the flightline at Royal Air Force Coltishall with the 41 Squadron engineering line
building in the background.
Coltishall was the last Royal Air Force station to operate three squadrons of aircraft from flightlines in front of squadron hangars and the last operational front-line former Battle of Britain fighter station.
This fine art print, reproduced from the original oil painting by Michael Rondot, is one of a limited edition of 150, with 50 artist’s proofs, 25 remarques and 10 giclée canvas prints published in 2005 to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
The Signatories
The artist’s proofs and remarques were individually signed on Battle of Britain Day,
15th September 2005, at the final Battle of Britain Dining-in Night to be held at the
officer’s mess, Royal Air Force Coltishall.
The signatories are:
Air Vice-Marshal JOHN HOWE CB CBE AFC
Air Vice-Marshal GEORGE BLACK CB OBE AFC
Air Vice-Marshal CHRIS HARPER CBE
Group Captain GRAHAM WRIGHT OBE
Group Captain PHIL DACRE
Group Captain TIM HEWLETT OBE
Group Captain JOHN BRYANT
Wing Commander DICK MACORMAC
Squadron Leader ANDY QUICK.