Description
Harvesting is briefly interrupted as Mk.I Spitfires of 609 Squadron pass low overhead. The young pilots return to 10 Group Sector Station at Middle Wallop after successfully engaging Luftwaffe raiders attacking naval facilities on the south coast, August 1940.
This prestigious limited edition portfolio was specially issued to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Each limited edition print LONGEST SUMMER is accompanied by a matching numbered copy of the book Their Finest Hour.
THE LIMITED EDITION
Accompanied by a matching-numbered first edition book, each print in every edition is personally signed by an RAF Fighter Pilot who flew Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain:
Wing Commander JOHN “TIM” ELKINGTON
THE ARTIST PROOFS
Issued with a signed copy of the print Longest Summer, each book in this FIVE SIGNATURE edition includes a highly collectible library bookplate, personally signed by a further four Battle of Britain veterans:
Flight Lieutenant TERRY CLARK DFM AE
C.A.F JOE RODDIS
Flying Officer KEN WILKINSON
Wing Commander TERENCE KANE
THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
With all the components of the Artist Proofs each print is signed by a further five Aircrew who flew in combat during the Battle of Britain. This very special TEN SIGNATURE edition is a living historical account of one of the most crucial periods of British history and a very exclusive collector’s item:
Wing Commander TOM NEIL DFC* AFC AE
Squadron Leader TONY PICKERING AFC
Flight Lieutenant ARCHIBALD MCINNES
Flight Lieutenant WILLIAM “BOB” HUGHES DFC AE
Wing Commander RICHARD “DICKIE” SUMMERS AFM OBE
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