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The canvas is signed on the back in permanent ink by:
Flt. Lft. Geoffrey Wellum DFC
(Noted Battle of Britain Spitfire pilot and best selling author).
Peter Ayherst DFC – Spitfire Ace, 9 victories
(Flew from start to finish throughout the war; took part in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain, D-Day and North Africa amongst others. First into combat against the Me109. He even taught the famous Johnny Johnson to fly! After the war he became a test pilot working alongside Alex Henshaw).
Peter Twiss OBE, DSC and Bar
(War time combat pilot but perhaps best known for his breaking of the world speed record whilst flying the Fairey Delta 2 aircraft in 1956. Prior to this he flew Spitfires, Fulmars and Hawker Hurricanes from catapult ships. In 1942 he flew as part of the Malta convoys escort. Also took part in Operation Torch.)
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