Defence of the Realm by Robert Taylor – Framed

$795.00

Fresh from the heat of battle over London and the Thames, Group Captain Peter Townsend wearily turns his Hurricane towards home to refuel, re-arm and rejoin the fight.

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Description

This symbolic piece portrays Group Captain Peter Townsend, Commanding Officer of 85 Squadron, during the long, hot summer of 1940. Fresh from the heat of battle over London and the Thames, he wearily turns his Hurricane towards home to refuel, re-arm and rejoin the fight.

Of all air combat paintings this one, in particular, resonates with those who love the immortal Hawker Hurricane and the legendary pilots who flew them. During the Battle of Britain they accounted for no less than four out of every five enemy aircraft destroyed, and one of the greatest exponents of the Hurricane was Peter Townsend, probably the finest and most respected fighter leader to serve with RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain.

THE SIGNATURE

In addition to the artist, this print was hand-signed by:

Group Captain PETER TOWNSEND CVO DSO DFC*

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1991

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