No
Room For Error by Philip West
Capt
Eric (Winkle) Brown launches his Seafire TM379, from the deck
of the trials carrier HMS Pretoria Castle in July 1945. Unlike
other carriers, those used for trials, usually had their decks
clear of other aircraft. On this day, once the aircraft is
launched the carrier’s crew streamed onto the deck to
check the surface and clear anything that may obstruct a landing.
TM379, was the first prototype, Seafire Mk 45 and was fitted
with a Rotol contra prop, modified fin, rudder and tail hook.
The
Signatories
All the prints are signed by
Signed by the artist and three former Seafire pilots
Artist Proofs:
Signed by five former Seafire pilots, including
the legendary
Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown CBE, DSC,
AFC. KCVSA.
(Capt. Brown holds the world record for the most carrier
landings
and for flying the largest number of different aircraft
including the
Me 262, Me163 rocket plane as well as all of the first
British jets.
Each print will come with extensive biographical notes
on each of the signatories
|
Print
size: 27.5 x 17.5ins (70cm x 46cm) approx
Signed
and Numbered
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Edition
size: 100 |
Price: £95.00 |
| Artist
Proof |
Edition
size: 25 |
Price: £125.00 |
PRINT
TERMINOLOGY
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