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BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM APPEAL 1980
Keith Broomfield Rare Multi-signed Prints

The prints below were commissioned by the Battle of Britain Museum in 1980 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. They were then signed by the aircrew listed and sold in order to raise funds for the museum.

We are offering these rare prints for sale on behalf of one of our collectors who bought them many years ago and has stored them flat between acid free materials and in dark, dry conditions, they have never been framed. If you are familiar with these prints (there were several others released at the same time with different aircraft profiles but similar aircrew signers) you will know they were all signed in ink. Unfortunately ink will fade with exposure to light (which is why limited editions are now always signed in pencil which does not fade) and all the examples we have seen in the past have suffered from this to some extent. The examples below are exceptional however, because of the way they have been stored the signatures show no signs of fading and are probably as good as its possible to get. Incidentally, it is now possible to frame prints using a special museum quality UV-filter type glass, it is quite expensive but will dramatically reduce the potential for fading and should be considered for valuable prints like these.

It is a very long time since we have seen such a collection of distinguished signatures on one print and in such good condition.

Avro Lancaster of 617 Squadron - The Dambusters
This aircraft was flown by Wing Commander Guy Gibson on the epic attack against the Ruhr dams. This is a rare opportunity, it has been a long time since we have seen this many Dambusters signatures on a single item.
Overall size: 22 x 15 inches.

£995 - RESERVED

This print has been signed by:

Marshal of the Royal Air Force
Sir Arthur T Harris GCB OBE AFC LLD
C in C Bomber Command 1942 to 1945

Gp Capt G L Cheshire VC DSO DFC OC 617 - Nov 1943 to Jul 1944
Wg Cdr W Reid VC Shot down with 617, July 1944
Fit Lt G Rice DFC pilot AJ-H
FIt Lt W C Townsend CGM DFM MA Pilot AJ-O
Sqn Ldr D J Shannon DSO DFC Pilot AJ-L

Fit Lt G A Chalmers DFC DFM W/Operator AJ-O
FIt Lt H B Feneron Engineer AJ-F
Fit Lt B T Foxlee DFC DFM Gunner AJ-P
Mr R E Grayston Engineer AJ-N
FIt Lt D P Heal DFM Navigator AJ-F
FIt Lt H S Hobday DFC Navigator AJ-N
Mr W Howarth DFM Gunner AJ-W
FIt Lt E C Johnson DFC Bomb Aimer AJ-N
FIt Lt L J Sumpter DFC DFM Bomb Aimer AJ-L
Gp Capt J B Tait DSO DFC OC 617 - July 1944 to Jan 1945
Mr D E Webb DFM Gunner AJ-O.

The original certificate of authenticity is also included. It is in excellent condition and has been signed by Michael A Fopp on behalf of the Battle of Britain Museum.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1 of 19 Squadron
This aircraft was flown during the Battle of Britain by Squadron Leader Lane.
Overall size: 22 x 15 inches.

£995 - SOLD

This print has been personally signed by:

Wing Commander Lord Dowding of Bentley Priory 74 Squadron
Air Vice Marshal A V R Johnstone CB DFC AE DL 602 Squadron

Wing Commander P P C Barthropp DFC AFC 602 Squadron
Flight Lieutenant J H Burgess 222 Squadron
Flight Lieutenant W J Corbin DFC 66 & 610 Squadrons
Wing Commander I H Cosby DFC 610 & 72 Squadrons
Group Captain H S Darley DSO 609 Squadron
Warrant Officer R H Gretton DFC 266 & 222 Squadrons
Flight Lieutenant R MOHall DFC 152 Squadron
Flight Lieutenant L W Harvey 54 & 245 Squadrons
Wing Commander R E Havercroft AFC 92 Squadron
Flight Lieutenant R L Jones 64 & 19 Squadrons
Group Captain 0 P D G Kelly DFC 74 Squadron
Wing Commander 0 E Kingaby DSO AFC DFM 266 & 92 Squadrons
Group Captain C B F Kingcombe DSO DFC 92 Squadron
Flight Lieutenant L A Martel 54 & 603 Squadrons
Wing Commander D A P McMullen DFC 44 & 222 Squadrons
Wing Commander C Merrick DFC 610 Squadron
Squadron Leader S N Rose 602 Squadron
Squadron Leader R L Stillwell DFC DFM 65
Squadron Squadron Leader F Usmar 41 Squadron
Flight Lieutenant W L B Walker 616 Squadron
Group Captain A R Wright DFC AFC 92 Squadron

The original certificate of authenticity is also included. It is in excellent condition and has been signed by Michael A Fopp on behalf of the Battle of Britain Museum.

To arrange to view these prints give us a call on 0121 355 1333.

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