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History of the Bristol Blenheim in aviation art prints. The Bristol Blenheim, Royal Air Force Medium Bomber and was Bomber Command's fastest and most effective aircraft and formed the mainstay of its offensive operations.  Pressed into numerous different roles the Blenheim had many successes, including pioneering the first airborne interception radar for night fighting.  Even so, compared with the powerful machines of the Luftwaffe, it was highly vulnerable and only achieved what it did as a result of the extraordinary bravery and determination of its aircrews.

Blenheims Over Norfolk by Stephen Brown  Bristol Blenheim IVs of 105 squadron returning at low level over Norfolk, after one of many anti-shipping sorties carried out over the North Sea in 1941.  At the outbreak of the Second World War the Bristol Blenheim was Bomber Command's fastest and most effective aircraft and formed the mainstay of its offensive operations.  Pressed into numerous different roles the Blenheim had many successes, including pioneering the first airborne interception radar for night fighting.  Even so, compared with the powerful machines of the Luftwaffe, it was highly vulnerable and only achieved what it did as a result of the extraordinary bravery and determination of its aircrews.

Most Memorable Day by Robert Taylor.

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Most Memorable Day by Robert Taylor.

Adolf Galland and his wingman Bruno Hegenauer break through the fighter escort of No. 303 Squadrons Spitfires to attack Blenheim bombers of No. 21 Squadron over northern France, 21 June 1941. In two missions that day Galland claimed two Blenheims and one Spitfire, survived a forced crash-landing, and later a parachute escape from his blazing Me109. That evening he learned he was to become the first recipient of the Knights Cross with oak leaves and swords - Germanys highest award for heroism.

Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (84cm x 64cm). Price £375.00

Signed by General Adolf Galland (deceased), Oberst Johannes Naumann (deceased), Major Gerhard Schopfel (deceased) and Hauptmann Otto Stamberger.



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Signed by General Adolf Galland (deceased), Oberst Johannes Naumann (deceased), Major Gerhard Schopfel (deceased) and Hauptmann Otto Stamberger.


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Phantom Fury by Robert Taylor.

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Blenheim Mk.IVF of No.68 Sqn by Ivan Berryman.

Bristol Blenheim Mk.IVF of No.68 Squadron. The night-fighter squadron flew Blenheims from mid1941 to early 1942 before converting to Beaufighters. Aircraft WM-Z is shown in combat with a marauding Dornier Do17.

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Signed by Wing Commander Roger Morewood


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Signed by Wing Commander Roger Morewood


Original acrylic painting by Ivan Berryman.   Size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £800.00

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Ready for the Off - Blenheim of No.25 Sqn by Ivan Berryman.

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Sacrifice at Mirbat, Dhofar, Oman, 19th July 1972 by David Pentland. (APB)

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Tribute to the Blenheim Crews by Ivan Berryman.

Blenheim IVs of No 21 Squadron, here being attacked by Adolf Gallands Bf 109 on 21st June 1940. Galland claimed two Blenheims and a Spitfire that day before he, too, was shot down by the defending Spitfires of 303 Sqn.

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Signed by Eric Winkle Brown.


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Presentation Edition of 2 prints. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £260.00

Features the matted original signatures of 2 pilots.


Original pencil drawing by Ivan Berryman. Currently 20% off this original! - was £500  Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £400.00

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Mk.I Blenheims of No.141 Sqn by Ivan Berryman.

Royal Air Force Blenheim Mk.I aircraft of No.141 Squadron.

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Signed by Flight Lieutenant Albert E Gregory DFC.


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Signed by Flight Lieutenant Albert E Gregory DFC.


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Signed by Flight Lieutenant Albert E Gregory DFC and features the matted original signature of one other pilot.


Original pencil drawing by Ivan Berryman.  Currently 20% off this original! - was £500 Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £400.00

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Blenheims Over Norfolk by Stephen Brown.

Bristol Blenheim IVs of 105 squadron returning at low level over Norfolk, after one of many anti-shipping sorties carried out over the North Sea in 1941. At the outbreak of the Second World War the Bristol Blenheim was Bomber Commands fastest and most effective aircraft and formed the mainstay of its offensive operations. Pressed into numerous different roles the Blenheim had many successes, including pioneering the first airborne interception radar for night fighting. Even so, compared with the powerful machines of the Luftwaffe, it was highly vulnerable and only achieved what it did as a result of the extraordinary bravery and determination of its aircrews.

Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Image size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £95.00



Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £120.00



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Bristol Blenheim by Tim Fisher.

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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 20 inches x 14 inches (51cm x 36cm). Price £135.00

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Dangerous Duty by Stan Stokes.

Some of those most dangerous missions of WW II were the low level shipping attacks by Bristol Blenheims carried out against Axis shipping. These missions were important in the early stages of the War in the Mediterranean in terms of disrupting supply lines to Rommels troops fighting in North Africa. It was not uncommon for the RAF to lose 10-30% of the aircraft it sent on such missions. One of the most successful of the RAFs Blenheim pilots was Sir Ivor Broom, who rose from the rank of Sergeant Pilot, completing three combat tours, including thirty-one low level attacks while based on the island of Malta. With all the officer pilots in his squadron either killed or missing in action, Broom received his commission. Allied interdiction efforts had become so successful that in October and November of 1941 only 25% of the supplies destined to supply Rommels armies in North Africa were getting through. The Germans decided to reroute their supply ships, opting for taking a longer route, but one which made Allied attacks much less likely. The Blenheimss of Brooms 107 Squadron had sufficient range to reach shipping targets off the Greek coast, but this necessitated a long over water flight and precise navigation. Brooms 43rd combat mission involved the attack on German ships at anchor in the harbor at Argostoli which was on the island of Cephalonia off the west coast of Greece. The ships there were forming a convoy which would make the dash to Benghazi. Six Blenheims from 107 and 18 Squadrons took part in the raid. With Broom in the lead the six attackers avoided the heavily armed coastal defenses by approaching the harbor from an inland direction. This required some highly skilled low level flying as they followed a road through a saddle in the hills. With the advantage of surprise on their side the six attackers swept down on the ships at anchor in the harbor at mast height. After releasing their bomb load the group executed a sharp turn to starboard and a fast climb up and over the hills to the west of the harbor. A-A fire greeted the Blenheims as they made their escape, and two of the six aircraft fell victim. This attack on December 13, 1941 is depicted in Stan Stokes painting appropriately entitled Dangerous Duty. The Bristol Blenheim, the most plentiful aircraft in the RAFs inventory when WW II began, was designed by Frank Barnwell, and when first flown in 1936 was unique with its all metal monoplane design incorporating a retractable undercarriage, wing flaps, metal props, and supercharged engines. A typical bomb load for a Blenheim was 1,000 pounds. In the early stages of the war Blenheims were used on many daylight bombing missions. While great heroism was displayed by the air crews, tremendous losses were sustained during these missions. The Blenhiem was easy pickings at altitude for German Bf-109 fighters who quickly learned to attack from below. To protect the vulnerable bellies of the Blenheims many missions were shifted to low altitude, but this increased the aircrafts exposure to anti-aircraft fire.

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Signed limited edition of 225 prints. Size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm). Price £80.00

Signed by WWII Blenheim pilot Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom (deceased), and the artist.

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Summer 1940 by Ivan Berryman. (B)

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Escort by Keith Woodcock.

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Escort by Keith Woodcock.

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Ready for the Off - Blenheim of No.25 Sqn by Ivan Berryman.

A Royal Air Force Blenheim of No.25 Sqn is prepared for take-off as the crew get ready to board their aircraft.

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Signed by Flight Lieutenant Joseph P R Chamberlin


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Signed by Flight Lieutenant Joseph P R Chamberlin


Presentation Edition of 2 prints. Image size 12 inches x 9 inches (31cm x 23cm). Price £260.00

Features the matted original signatures of 2 pilots.


Original pencil drawing by Ivan Berryman. Currently 20% off this original! - was £500  Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm). Price £400.00

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Ivan Berryman - Battle of Britain Art

Artist Ivan Berryman has been producing many pencil drawings depicting scenes from the Battle of Britain. Each of these is signed by one of the pilots who was actually present at the battle, and is often inspired by the events they took part in themselves. Special signed print editions have also been created from existing full colour print editions, with some featuring multiple pilot signatures. You can find all of Ivan's Battle of Britain artwork on his website - www.ivanberryman.com, or see a full list of pencil drawings - updated regularly, in our dedicated section of pencil drawings.

When you go to a product page for an item in our shop, click on the names of the pilots where they are linked in the text for an item to see a profile page for that pilot. Often we include photos of signing sessions along with details of their flying career, and a full list of all items signed by the pilot.

Pilot Signed Battle of Britain Prints and Original Pencil Drawings

Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

We are busy building up a portfolio of many many original pencil drawings which depict events from the Battle of Britain, the famous air battle won by 'the Few' in the summer of 1940. The British and Commonwealth pilots defended the air above Britain and the surrounding seaways from the might of the German Luftwaffe. Greatly outnumbered, the bravery of these young pilots saved the country from invasion, and let Britain survive to go on to defeat Germany. Without that first crucial victory, the outcome of the war could have been so very different. We have been busy arranging signing sessions with the few pilots who fought in that great battle who remain with us to this day. Our newly commissioned pencil drawings are often based on the descriptions of the battle by these great men, and are authenticated by their signatures. We have also had several editions of existing prints signed in full, or have signatures added to parts of existing editions. We have also incoporated signatures of some of the German pilots who also took part in the battle, some of whom went on to become top scoring aces of the war. See our Original Pencil Drawings Section - particularly the section of artists David Pentland and Ivan Berryman. Also, see our New Signature Editions section to see all of our newly signed editions.

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