This Sceptred Isle by Robert Taylor

Spitfires from 74 Sqn cross the English coast at Beachy Head after intercepting a formation of Luftwaffe raiders during the Battle of Britain, August 1940.

To cross the Channel and breach British defenses, the Luftwaffe had to gain control of the skies, and by July 1940 the most famous air battle in history was underway. Impossibly outnumbered, the courageous young men from Fighter Command – Churchill’s ‘Few’ – battled to defend their Sceptred Isle and by October had emerged defiantly victorious.

THE SIGNATURES

This edition carries the signatures of veterans who fought during the Battle of Britain, including John Freeborn who is featured in the piece. It is a poignant reminder that a number of these iconic men have sadly passed away since signing, giving enthusiasts the opportunity to add a piece of great historic significance to their collections.

Signatures:

Limited Edition - 2 signatures

Wg Cdr TIM ELKINGTON

Flt Lt TERRY CLARK DFM AE

Collectors Edition & Artist's Proofs - 5 signatures:

Wg Cdr TIM ELKINGTON

Flt Lt TERRY CLARK DFM AE

Flt Lt ARCHIE McINNES

Flt Lt BOB HUGHES DFC AFC

C.A.F. JOE RODDIS

Veteran's Edition - 10 signatures

Wg Cdr TIM ELKINGTON

Flt Lt TERRY CLARK DFM AE

Flt Lt ARCHIE McINNES

Flt Lt BOB HUGHES DFC AFC

C.A.F. JOE RODDIS

Gp Capt TOM DALTON-MORGAN DSO DFC* OBE

Wg Cdr JOHN FREEBORN DFC*

Sqn Ldr KEN LEE DFC

Wg Cdr WILF SIZER DFC*

Sqn Ldr MICHAEL WAINWRIGHT AFC

Tribute Edition - 15 signatures
With all the signatures of the Veteran's Edition and Remarques above, each print is issued with a unique pencil drawing exclusively created by Robert Taylor.

On the drawing:

​Plt Off NORMAN BROWN

​Wg Cdr TOM NEIL DFC* AFC

​Wg Cdr CHRISTOPHER CURRANT DSO DFC CdeG

Matted signatures:

Wg Cdr GEOFFREY PAGE DSO DFC OBE

Gp Capt PETER TOWNSEND CVO DSO DFC