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Royal Air Force 43 Squadron. Hawker
Hurricane of No.43 Squadron shown in aviation art prints available from
Cranston Fine Arts the aviation art company, part of the Royal Air Force
squadron's history in aviation art.
Hurrican Pilot of 43 Squadron. Group Captain Frank
Carey Born 7th May 1912. During World War Two, Frank Carey
scored 25 enemy aircraft destroyed, one of the highest Allied fighter
pilot totals. He joined the RAF aged just 15, in 1927, joining No.43 Sqn
as a pilot in 1935. After the German invasion of France, he was posted to
No.3 Hurricane Sqn in Merville, adding to his total. On one occasion, he
downed a Do17, but his aircraft was hit and set alight by gunfire from the
rear gunner of the Dornier as he was following it down, forcing him to
land between the Allied and enemy lines but he managed to get to Britain.
During the Battle of Britain, Carey was shot down during an attack on a
large formation of German aircraft, spending some time in hospital. In
November 1941 he was posted to the far east with No.135 Sqn, and
subsequently joined No.73 Sqn OTU in Egypt in November 1944. Frank Carey
died 6th December 2004.
Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker
Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500,
ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with
eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and
twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four
20mm cannon.
All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in
1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600
for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion
the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the
first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the
Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the
Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more
than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and
almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain
went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all
theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533
Hurricanes were built.
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| Tommy Leader by Robert Taylor. The long balmy summer days of 1940 provided perfect flying weather for the vast armadas of Luftwaffe bombers and fighters wreaking havoc over the southern counties of England. As summer wore on the enemy stepped up their attacks on airfields, radar stations, and shipping in the Channel, leaving RAF Fighter Command stretched to near breaking point. The Battle of Britain was at its peak; air-fighting reached an unimaginable intensity. Throughout the months of July, August, and September the destiny of Britain and the free world hung in the balance, resting upon the shoulders of a tiny band of youthful fighter pilots. Desperately short of aircraft, spares, and supplies, and with its young flyers heavily outnumbered, this heroic band of young men flew and fought from dawn to dusk in defence of their homeland until they drove the Luftwaffe from their precious skies. Their courage, skill, determination and sacrifice will forever be remembered for the battle they won. They rescued Britain from Nazi invasion and turned the tide in the Second World War. Fondly remembered for its part in the victory is the remarkable Hawker Hurricane: This tough, stable fighter bore the brunt of all operational flying during the epic air battle, no fewer than four-fifths of all air victories being credited to the pilots of this outstanding fighter aircraft. Without it the battle would have been lost. In his unrivalled and inimitable style, Robert Taylor has miraculously captured the mood so typical of those long frantic days: Fresh from yet another hectic combat high over the south coast, Flight Lieutenant Tom Dalton-Morgan and his wingman, hurry their Hurricane Mkls of 43 Squadron back to base at Tangmere. More fuel, more ammunition, a sandwich and a cup of coffee, and with that familiar roar of Merlin engines they will be airborne again, ready to engage the next wave of Luftwaffe raiders. In a few fleeting weeks Tom Dalton-Morgan will be promoted to Squadron Commander. Signed limited edition of 700 prints, with matching numbered hardback book. Paper size 25 inches x 18.5 inches (64cm x 47cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Group Captain Tom Dalton Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE, Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC* and Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC.
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs, with matching numbered hardback book. Paper size 25 inches x 18.5 inches (64cm x 47cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Group Captain Tom Dalton Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE, Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*, Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC, Wing Commander Peter Dunning-White DFC, Wing Commander John Elkington, Squadron Leader Robert Kings and Flight Lieutenant Anthony Russell. ITEM CODE DHM2645 |
| Squadron Scramble by Nicolas Trudgian. Hurricanes of 43 Squadron scramble from an airfield in southern England during the height of the Battle of Britain, 1940. The R.A.F.s first 300mph fighter, the Hurricane proved itself a formidable aerial gun platform, its pilots accounting for four-fifth of all the air victories achieved by the R.A.F. during the Battle of Britain. Signed limited edition of 800 prints. Paper size 16 inches x 14 inches (41cm x 36cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Group Captain Frank Carey, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 80 artist proofs. Paper size 16 inches x 14 inches (41cm x 36cm). Price £105.00 Signed by Group Captain Frank Carey, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of publishers proofs. Paper size 16 inches x 14 inches (41cm x 36cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Group Captain Frank Carey, in addition to the artist. ITEM CODE DHM2451 |
| Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor In August 1940, Frank Carey let No 43 Squadrons A Flight into Schwarms of JU87s, escorted by Me109s. Though hopelessly outnumbered, Carey accounted for 4 JU87s before running out of ammunition. Signed limited edition of 990 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Group Captain Frank Carey. ITEM CODE DHM2082 |
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London Guard by Adrian Rigby Like many others, the Hurricanes of No.56 Squadron were frequently
scrambled to attack German formations heading for London. Signatories: Flt Lt Ronald H Smyth DFC AE RAF.
Squadron Scramble by Nicholas Trudgian Hurricanes of 43 Squadron scramble from an airfield in southern
England during the height of the Battle of Britain, 1940. The R.A.F.'s
first 300mph fighter, the Hurricane proved itself a formidable aerial
gun platform, its pilots accounting for four-fifth of all the air
victories achieved by the R.A.F. during the Battle of Britain Signed by Frank Carey.
Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor In August 1940, Frank Carey let No 43 Squadron's 'A' Flight into
'Schwarms
of JU87s', escorted by Me109s. Though hopelessly outnumbered, Carey
accounted for 4 JU87s before running out of ammunition. Robert Taylor's
painting captures the trauma of the battle Signatories: Frank Carey. |
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