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Gerald Coulson. Classic Supermarine Spitfires of the Royal Air Force in aviation art prints by Gerald Coulson available from the aviation prints.co.uk. Spitfires during the battle of Britain including Scramble, The Magic of Flight, Troubleshooters and Johnny Comes Home.

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.


Spitfire Magic by Gerald Coulson.


Spitfire Magic by Gerald Coulson.

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In the Sunlit Silence by Gerald Coulson.


In the Sunlit Silence by Gerald Coulson.

Spitfire Mk1As of 92 Squadron.
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Troubleshooters by Gerald Coulson.


Troubleshooters by Gerald Coulson.

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Battle of Britain, Manston, 12th August 1940 by Gerald Coulson.


Battle of Britain, Manston, 12th August 1940 by Gerald Coulson.

A surprise dive bombing attack at 12.45pm as Spitfires of 65 squadron were taking off. 148 bombs were dropped on the airfield and hangars. The entire squadron got airborne with one exception, its engine was stopped by the blast from one of the bombs.
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Evening Patrol by Gerald Coulson.


Evening Patrol by Gerald Coulson.

During the early part of World War II the coastline of Britain was constantly under threat, particularly the busy shipping lanes of the North Sea. As well as carrying out bombing raids on strategic coastal targets and ports such as Luftflotte 5s attack on the north-east in August 1940, allied shipping was regularly attacked at sea as the Luftwaffe tried to disrupt supplies. The RAF played a vital part in protecting these supplies, escorting fishing fleets and shipping convoys, as well as long range patrols over the sea, seeking enemy activity and intercepting high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. These patrols were often long and arduous with pilots running the gauntlet of, if shot down, ditching into the sea. Often pilots would survive being hit and baling out, only to succumb to the freezing and hostile waters of the North Sea. Often fighter squadrons being rested during the Battle of Britain, would be moved to northern locations such as Acklington and Leconfield, and carry out c.........


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Evening Flight by Gerald Coulson.


Evening Flight by Gerald Coulson.

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High Spirits 1940 by Gerald Coulson.


High Spirits 1940 by Gerald Coulson.

The new boy follows the more experienced squadron pilot, learning the manoeuvres which will be so important in the months to come. The two Spitfires fly over the southern coast which will soon become the air battlefield on which the face the German bomber and fighter squadrons during the Battle of Britain.
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Johnny Comes Home by Gerald Coulson.


Johnny Comes Home by Gerald Coulson.

Johnnie Johnson, the RAFs highest-scoring fighter pilot of World War II flies his Spitfire F MkIXE back to base in Kenley.
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Chariots of Fire by Gerald Coulson.


Chariots of Fire by Gerald Coulson.

Chariots of Fire depicts Spitfires of 610 squadron (County of Chester) engaging Messerschmitts 190E of the Luftwaffe over the South Coast of England, August 1940.
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Birth of a Legend by Gerald Coulson.


Birth of a Legend by Gerald Coulson.

The prototype Spitfire on its maiden flight on 5th March 1936.
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Rhapsody in Blue by Gerald Coulson


Rhapsody in Blue by Gerald Coulson

The 70th Anniversary of the Spitfire 1936-2006. Geralds majestic study of Spitfire prototype K5054, resplendent in its new all-blue paint scheme, is seen banking high above the clouds during an early test flight in March 1936. As the little fighter lifted off Eastleigh airfield into the early spring sunshine, Summers knew immediately that Supermarine had created a thoroughbred. Powered by a 900hp Rolls Royce Merlin engine, the prototype at once displayed superb handling qualities and performance, achieving almost 350mph in level flight. Thus was born the Spitfire, the most famous British aircraft of all time. The Spitfire was to become the most important single type Allied aircraft of World War Two, was built in greater numbers than any other Allied fighter, and remianed in production throughout the war. Its superb design allowed the airframe to be continually developed and by the end of the war, now with twice the engine power, Mitchells little fighter had won its place in history.........


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Scramble by Gerald Coulson.


Scramble by Gerald Coulson.

A telephone rings at a typical flight dispersal: a call from Operations sends pilots and ground crew running for aircraft ready fuelled and armed. A mechanic starts the engine of the spitfire in the foreground and it explodes into life, blasting out blue exhaust gases, the slipstream flattening the grass and kicking up dust. A young sergeant pilot with feelings a mixture of fear and excitement, runs for his machine. The painting captures the tense atmosphere of a much repeated action from these crucial events of the Battle of Britain, as Spitfires of No.66 Squadron scramble.
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Quartet by Gerald Coulson.


Quartet by Gerald Coulson.

The inspiration for this subject was principally the setting. A low sun turning the tops of towering cumulus to a soft ochre against a backdrop of azure. Through breaks in these massive clouds can be seen a landscape beginning to fade, greens and yellows changing to liquid blues and mauves. All that is now required to complete the picture are the lines of a beautiful aeroplane, provided here by four Spitfires on No.66 Sqn. The aircraft shown are LZ-M, LZ-N, LZ-K and LZ-X. LZ-X was flown by H R Dizzy Allen throughout the Battle of Britain.
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Dawn Sortie by Gerald Coulson.


Dawn Sortie by Gerald Coulson.

With its sleek, graceful design, instantly recognisable by its thin, aerodynamically advanced elliptical wings, the Supermarine Spitfire was the creation of R. J. Mitchell, an aeronautical creative genius. His fighter was to become not only the most important Allied aircraft of World War II, but the most famous British fighter in history. Mitchells design for the Spitfire was so fine that everyone who ever saw it, flew it, or fought in it was captivated for eternity. When American Eagle Squadron ace Jim Goodson transferred from Spitfires to fly his 4th Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolt, he said it was like moving from a sports car to a truck. I fell in love with her the moment I was introduced. I was captivated by her sheer beauty; she was slimly built with a beautifully proportioned body and graceful curves just where they sohuld be; so said Lord Balfour, Britains under Secreatry of State for War in 1938, not of his wife but of the Spitfire. A sentiment echoed by generations of avi.........


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Harvest 1940 by Gerald Coulson.


Harvest 1940 by Gerald Coulson.

A Heinkel HeIII come to rest in a cornfield as the victorious Spitfire pilot circles the downed aircraft.
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Low Level Encounter by Gerald Coulson.


Low Level Encounter by Gerald Coulson.

A Spitfire and an Me109 locked in battle pass a downed He111 low over the English countryside.
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First Light by Gerald Coulson.


First Light by Gerald Coulson.

In Gerald Coulsons fine study First Light, Mk Vb Spitfires of 92 Squadron climb out of Biggin Hill at the outset of an early morning patrol on a cold winters morning in February 1941. Leaving the mist behind as the first beams of light streak across the heavens, they will turn to the east and steel themselves to meet the enemy, high in the dawn sky.
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Mitchell's Masterpiece by Gerald Coulson.


Mitchell's Masterpiece by Gerald Coulson.

The Rolls Royce Merlin C Engine of Spitfire prototype K5054 is put through its paces in between early test flights at Eastleigh Aerodrome in March 1936.
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Evening Patrol by Gerald Coulson Flying over the Humber Estuary as the sun is setting, pilots of 610 Sqn return their MKII Spitfires to Leconfield after a convoy patrol late in 1940.  Print is signed by Group Captain Desmond Sheen, Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp, Squadron LEader Neville Duke, Group Captain Tom Dalton-Morgan, Squadron LEader B G Stapme Stapleton, Air Commodore Peter Brothers, Squadron Leader A C Leigh and Wing Commander H M Stephen.

During the early part of WWII the coastline of Britain was constantly under threat, particularly the busy shipping lanes of the North Sea. As well as carrying out bombing raids on strategic coastal targets and ports such as Luftflotte 5's attack on the north-east in August 1940, allied shipping was regularly attacked at sea as the Luftwaffe tried to disrupt supplies.

The RAF played a vital part in protecting these supplies, escorting fishing fleets and shipping convoys, as well as long range patrols over the sea, seeking enemy activity and intercepting high altitude reconnaissance aircraft. These patrols were often long and arduous with pilots running the gauntlet of, if shot down, ditching into the sea. Often pilots would survive being hit and baling out, only to succumb to the freezing and hostile waters of the North Sea.

Often fighter squadrons being rested during the Battle of Britain, would be moved to northern locations such as Acklington and Leconfield, and carry out coastal and sea patrols before returning to the more intense fighting in the south.

Scramble by Gerald Coulson   A telephone rings at a typical flight dispersal: a call from Operations sends pilots and ground crew running for aircraft ready fuelled and armed. A mechanic starts the engine of the spitfire in the foreground and it explodes into life, blasting our blue exhaust gases, the slipstream flattening the grass and kicking up dust. A young sergeant pilot with feelings a mixture of fear and excitement, runs for his machine. The painting captures the tense atmosphere of a much repeated action from these crucial events of over fifty years ago.

July 10th to October 31st 1940 - The Battle of Britain, a monumental event in British history and a major turning point of WWII. During those few summer months the RAF and Luftwaffe fought what was to become the most crucial and decisive aerial conflict in history. Never before or since has air combat been so intensive over such a short period of time.

The Luftwaffe had over 3000 aircraft at its disposal and the RAF were outnumbered more than five to one with less than 600 Spitfire and Hurricane fighters. During this intense battle fighter pilots of the RAF were pushed to the limits of exhaustion, very often flying five or six sorties in a single day. A day would begin at 3 and 4 o'clock in the morning when they would prepare to be transported to their dispersal points and it was common for them to fly and fight until dusk, only returning to base to refuel and rearm.

The pilots of the Luftwaffe also had many disadvantages to contend with whilst providing escorts for bombing raids over the British mainland. Crossing the Channel from their bases in Northern France, they were at the limits of their range and often only had ten minutes of fuel available for actual combat. Pilots often found that in the right hands the Spitfire and Me109 fighters were equally matched with each aircraft having certain advantages over the other. Often intense duels developed, making pilots on both sides respectful of the others skill.

 

 


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Whilst flat-racing enthusiasts may argue which horse was the best Derby Winner, artist Peter Deighan was deciding for himself, he made a short list of six.  His canvas entitled Derby Winners depicts these six. They include the great Shergar, who ran the fastest Derby in history and won by a record ten lengths.  Also included are Golden Fleece, Reference Point, Teenoso, The Minstrel and the fantastic Nashwan.  Any of these could be classified as the greatest.

Derby Winners by Peter Deighan.
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Europe 18.5 - 9.5 USA.  The K Club, Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland, 22-24 September 2006. <br><br>Europe; Ian Woosnam - captain - Colin Montgomerie, Darren Clarke, Luke Donald, David Howell, Sergio Garcia, Paul McGinley, Lee Westwood, Paul Casey, Jose Maria Olazabel, Robert Karlsson, Padraig Harrington, Henrik Stenson. <br><br>USA; Tom Lehman - captain - Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, JJ Henry, David Tomms, Brett Wetterick, Stewart Cink, Jim Furyk, Chad Campbell, Chris DiMarco, Vaughan Taylor, Zach Johnson, Scott Verplank.
36th Ryder Cup 2006 by James Owen.
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 Depicting Englands emphatic 1995 grand slam victory.

1995 Grand Slam by Scott Bridges. (Y)
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CC211. Book cover for Wartime in Cornwall by Chris Collingwood.
Book cover for Wartime in Cornwall by Chris Collingwood.
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One of the major sporting events held in the UK is the London Marathon, an event which attracts a host of world class athletes.  This painting by Graeme Lothian brings together the sight and feel of this great London event.

City Hall - London Marathon 2003 by Graeme Lothian.
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 Farmworkers peacefully threshing the harvest in Kent, south-east England, during the long hot summer of 1940, unaware of approaching enemy raiders. For these country folk the war could be a thousand miles away.
Threshing Party by Nicolas Trudgian.
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CC207. Mother and Child with seascape circa 1800s by Chris Collingwood.
Mother and Child with seascape circa 1800s by Chris Collingwood.
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