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History of 143 squadron in Aviation art
prints. The De Haviland Mosquito FB VIs of 143
Squadron Banff Strike Wing , Royal Air Force in Aviation art prints
by Aviation artist Stephen Brown. These Mosquito prints of 143 Squadron
are available form Aviation art prints a division of Cranston Fine
Arts.
DE HAVILAND MOSQUITO Used
as a night fighter, fighter bomber, bomber and Photo-reconnaissance, with
a crew of two, Maximum speed was 425 mph, at 30,300 feet, 380mph at
17,000ft. and a ceiling of 36,000feet, maximum range 3,500 miles. the
Mosquito was armed with four 20mm Hospano cannon in belly and four
.303 inch browning machine guns in nose. Coastal strike aircraft had
eight 3-inch Rockets under the wings, and one 57mm shell gun in belly. The
Mossie at it was known made its first flight on 25th November 1940, and
the mosquito made its first operational flight for the Royal Air Force as
a reconnaissance unit based at Benson. In early 1942, a modified
version (mark II) operated as a night fighter with 157 and 23
squadron's. In April 1943 the first De Haviland Mosquito saw service in
the Far east and in 1944 The Mosquito was used at Coastal Command in its
strike wings. Bomber Commands offensive against Germany saw many
Mosquitos, used as photo Reconnaissance aircraft, Fighter Escorts, and
Path Finders. The Mosquito stayed in service with the Royal Air
Force until 1955. and a total of 7781 mosquito's were built.
Banff Raiders by Stephen Brown Mosquito FB VIs of 143 Squadron, Banff Strike Wing, armed with 25-lb
solid armour-piercing rockets on a mission over the north sea early in
1945. Based at Banff on the East Coast of Scotland, the Banff Strike
Wing was formed in 1944. Its primary role was to combat the threat
of enemy shipping operating from the bases deep within the Norwegian
fjords. |
| Rover Patrol by Richard Taylor Operating from two airfields in northern Scotland were the Banff and Dallachy Strike Wings, their sole purpose was to attack all German shipping along the Norwegian coast, and they fought a bitter and dangerous campaign against Hitlers once mighty submarine fleet. Heavily defended by shore batteries, Flak ships with terrible firepower, and marauding Luftwaffe fighters, the Mosquitos and Beaufighters of Coastal Command came under intense fire during almost every sortie they flew. Powered by two big Merlin engines, fastest of these fighter-bombers was the sleek, all-wood highly manoeuvrable two seat Mosquito. Armed with four 20min cannon, four .303 Browning machine guns, and with eight 251b solid armourpiercing rockets, this graceful strike aircraft packed a lethal punch. Typically, sorties began in the dark, with pilots flying loose formation at 50 feet across the North Sea, to arrive over the target area at first light. Then, the ever-present barrage of defensive gunfire as pilots hurtled past sheer cliff faces, twisted and turned through narrow sounds, and dived in pursuit of their prey Suddenly, from the quiet peace of early dawn, the still air was shattered by the roar of Merlins, rockets, gunfire, and explosions, resounding off mountain sides in a deafening cacophony of battle. And within minutes they were gone, leaving a trail of smoke, twisted metal, and another nail in the coffin of the Third Reich. Signed by Flight Lieutenant Frank Hawthorne, Flight Lieutenant Aubrey Hilli Hilliard and Flying Officer Maurice Webb DFM. Signed limited edition of 400 prints. Paper size 30.5 inches x 23.5 inches (77cm x 60cm). Price £115.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 30.5 inches x 23.5 inches (77cm x 60cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Frank Hawthorne, Flight Lieutenant Aubrey Hilli Hilliard and Flying Officer Maurice Webb DFM.
ITEM CODE DHM2616 |
| Banff Raiders by Stephen Brown. Mosquito FB VIs of 143 Squadron, Banff Strike Wing, armed with 25-lb solid armour-piercing rockets on a mission over the north sea early in 1945. Based at Banff on the East Coast of Scotland, the Banff Strike Wing was formed in 1944. Its primary role was to combat the threat of enemy shipping operating from the bases deep within the Norwegian fjords. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Image size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £80.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £100.00
Limited edition giclee canvas print. . Price £
ITEM CODE DHM2488 |
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