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History
of 609 Squadron Royal Air Force. Supermarine Spitfire of
609 Squadron during the Battle of Britain shown in aviation art prints, part of the Royal Air
Force squadron's history in aviation art. Available
from aviationprints.co.uk, subsidiary of Cranston Fine Arts.
Pilot Officer Sydney Jenkyn Hill:
Born April 1917, Sydney Hill joined 609 West Riding Squadron at RAF Middle
Wallop in October 1940. On 21st October, 1940, whilst flying Spitfire Mk I
PR-F serial X4590 he shared in the destruction of 609 Squadron's 100th
victory (a Ju88), with Flight Lieutenant F. J Howell, DFC. On 18th June, 1941, whilst flying
Spitfire MKVb PR-H serial W3211, he engaged Bf109s off Cap Gris Nez.
Although his aircraft was damaged he managed to get back to the English
coast and was seen gliding down towards Dover. Sadly, he crashed 5 miles
west of Dover and was killed.
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| Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia X4590 PR-F. by M A Kinnear. Aircraft History: First flight 30th September, 1940. Delivered to 609 West Riding Squadron October, 1940. On 21st October, 1940, whilst flown by pilot officer S J Hill it shared in the destruction of a Ju88 which was 609 Squadrons 100th victory. X4590 was damaged on 25th October, 1940. After repair it was delivered to 66 Squadron. This aircraft is now preserved in its 609 Squadron markings in the Battle of Britain Hall at the RAF Museum, Hendon.
Pilot Officer Sydney Jenkyn Hill: Born April 1917, Sydney Hill joined 609 West Riding Squadron at RAF Middle Wallop in October 1940. On 21st October, 1940, whilst flying Spitfire Mk I PR-F serial X4590 he shared in the destruction of 609 Squadrons 100th victory (a Ju88) with Flight Lieutenant F. J Howell, DFC. On 18th June, 1941, whilst flying Spitfire MKVb PR-H serial W3211, he engaged Bf109s off Cap Gris Nez. Although his aircraft was damaged he managed to get back to the English coast and was seen gliding down towards Dover. Sadly, he crashed 5 miles west of Dover and was killed. Open edition print. Image size 16.5 inches x 11.5 inches (42cm x 30cm). Price £14.00  Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE AP0001 |
| Spitfires Over the Needles by Philip West. Battle of Britain, July 1940. Spitfires of 609 Squadron returning to their satellite station airfield at Warmwell to re-arm and re-fuel, following an intercept mission against enemy aircraft trying to disrupt shipping along the South Coast of England. Like many other RAF Squadrons, No 609 the (West Riding) Auxiliary Squadron distinguished itself in many great air battles with honour and courage. Signed limited edition of 100 prints Paper size 27 inches x 18 inches (69cm x 46cm). Price £135.00 Signed by :
Squadron Leader Percival H. Beake DFC
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Limited edition of 40 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 18 inches (69cm x 46cm). Price £150.00 Signed by :
Squadron Leader Percival H. Beake DFC
Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*
and
Flt Lt Frank Newman.
ITEM CODE DHM1837 |
| Southern Patrol by Philip West. During the battle of Britain, 609 Squadron (PR) and 152 Squadron (UM) were pitting themselves against the Luftwaffe. 609 based at Middle Wallop near Andover and 152 operating from Warmwell were tasked with protecting part of 10 Groups Southern Sector. Limited edition of 850 prints. Image size 18 inches x 30 inches (46cm x 76cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas CBE DSO DFC DI (deceased)
ITEM CODE DHM2542 |
| Supermarine Spitfire MkI by Philip West. High over the southern coast of England in 1940 a Spitfire (Mk 1) of 609 Squadron from Middle Wallop, flown by Flying Officer John Dundas, lies in wait for enemy aircraft (Junkers 87 divebombers) on their way to attack British naval installations at Portland. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm) . Price £60.00 Signed by Flt Lt Michael Penny and Flt Lt Peter May.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm) . Price £ Signed by Flt Lt Michael Penny, Flt Lt Peter May and Squadron Leader Harry Moon.
ITEM CODE DHM2311 |
| Into the Blue by Simon Atack. A classic view of a Mk I Spitfire belonging to 609 Squadron, flown by Battle of Britain ace John Bisdee, high over South East England in that fateful summer of 1940. After the first fifteen months of the war this famous fighter squadron, initially made up of week-end flyers, became the first RAF squadron to claim 100 victories. Made up of pilots from so many nations, 609 Squadron was described as the most international brotherhood in arms since the Crusades. This evocative image, endorsed by Battle of Britain Spitfire pilots, pays tribute to all those who flew and fought this supreme little fighter in the hostile skies of war-torn Europe, so long ago. Signed limited edition of 500 prints, with 2 signatures. Print paper size 20.5 inches x 19 inches (52cm x 48cm). Price £110.00 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Iain Hutchinson (deceased), and Flt Lt Richard L Jones. Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs, with 2 signatures. Print paper size 20.5 inches x 19 inches (52cm x 48cm). Price £130.00 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Iain Hutchinson (deceased), and Flt Lt Richard L Jones. Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
Save £5 on selected prints - Was £135
ITEM CODE DHM2608 |
| From Dawn to Dusk by Philip West. Salisbury Cathedral is famous for its elegance and having the highest spire in England: 404ft high. During 1940, 609 Squadron Spitfires were based near-by at Middle Wallop, from where they fought the Battle of Britain and joined the first cross channel operations against occupied Europe. The airfield was attacked several times during the Battle of Britain, causing casualties and a number of aircraft were destroyed. Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 18 inches (69cm x 46cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 18 inches (69cm x 46cm). Price £150.00
ITEM CODE DHM1671 |
| Aircraft side view by M A Kinnear
Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia X4590 PR-F. Aircraft History:
First flight
30th September, 1940. Delivered to 609 West Riding Squadron October, 1940.
On 21st October, 1940, whilst flown by pilot officer S J Hill it shared in
the destruction of a Ju88 which was 609 Squadron's 100th victory. X4590
was damaged on 25th October, 1940. After repair it was delivered to 66
Squadron. This aircraft is now preserved in its 609 Squadron markings in
the Battle of Britain Hall at the RAF Museum, Hendon.
Pilot Officer Sydney Jenkyn Hill:
Born April 1917, Sydney Hill joined 609 West Riding Squadron at RAF Middle
Wallop in October 1940. On 21st October, 1940, whilst flying Spitfire Mk I
PR-F serial X4590 he shared in the destruction of 609 Squadron's 100th
victory (a Ju88), with Flight Lieutenant F. J Howell, DFC. On 18th June, 1941, whilst flying
Spitfire MKVb PR-H serial W3211, he engaged Bf109s off Cap Gris Nez.
Although his aircraft was damaged he managed to get back to the English
coast and was seen gliding down towards Dover. Sadly, he crashed 5 miles
west of Dover and was killed.
Southern Patrol by Philip West "During the battle of Britain, 609 Squadron (PR)
and 152 Squadron (UM) were pitting themselves against the Luftwaffe. 609
based at Middle Wallop near Andover and 152 operating from Warmwell were
tasked with protecting part of 10 Group's Southern Sector. In this
painting I have attempted to give a feeling of companionship and freedom
during a quiet moment patrolling the south coast on the last patrol of the
day." Each copy is signed and numbered by the Artist and
countersigned by the late Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas.
SPITFIRE TALLY-HO BY GEOFF LEA Depicting Spitfire of 609 squadron during the Battle of Britain.
Royal
Air Force fighter aircraft, maximum speed for mark I Supermarine Spitfire, 362mph
up to
The Seafire 47 with a top speed of 452mph. maximum ceiling for Mk I
34,000feet up to 44,500 for the mark XIV. Maximum range for MK I 575
miles . up to 1475 miles for the Seafire 47. Armament for the various
Marks of Spitfire. for MK I, and II . eight fixed .303 browning Machine
guns, for MK's V-IX and XVI two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 browning
machine guns. and on later Marks, six to eight Rockets under the wings or
a maximum bomb load of 1,000 lbs. Designed
by R J Mitchell, The proto type Spitfire first flew on the 5th March 1936.
and entered service with the Royal Air Force in August 1938, with 19
squadron based and RAF Duxford. by the outbreak of World war two, there
were twelve squadrons with a total of 187 spitfires, with another 83 in
store. Between 1939 and 1945, a large variety of modifications and
developments produced a variety of MK,s from I to XVI. The mark II
came into service in late 1940, and in March 1941, the Mk,V came into
service. To counter the Improvements in fighters of the Luftwaffe
especially the FW190, the MK,XII was introduced with its Griffin
engine. The Fleet Air Arm used the Mk,I and II and were named
Seafires. By the end of
production in 1948 a total of 20,351 spitfires had been made and 2408
Seafires. The most produced variant was the Spitfire Mark V, with a
total of 6479 spitfires produced. The Royal Air Force kept Spitfires
in front line use until April 1954. |
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