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High Summer
On the 9th September 1940, No.92 Squadron was thrown into the Battle of Britain.
They had fought bravely during the evacuation of Dunkirk, and after a spell on
convoy patrol, they were thrust into the desperate climax of the greatest air
battle in history. Flying Spitfires from Biggin Hill, they immediately went into
action attacking massive Luftwaffe bomber formations and their escorting Me109s.
Southern England was under severe threat, but the impact of 92 Squadron was
immediate. During the next four months, its young pilots brought down no fewer
than 127 enemy aircraft. This painting by Anthony Saunders portrays Spitfires
from No.92 Sqn as they successfully engage an Me109 over the harvested fields of
southern England, in August 1940. The desperate action of aerial combat is
beautifully captured in this compelling and accurate reconstruction of a famous
fighter squadron at war. |
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High Summer by Anthony Saunders.
On the 9th September 1940, No.92 Squadron was thrown into the Battle of Britain. They had fought bravely during the evacuation of Dunkirk, and after a spell on convoy patrol, they were thrust into the desperate climax of the greatest air battle in history. Flying Spitfires from Biggin Hill, they immediately went into action attacking massive Luftwaffe bomber formations and their escorting Me109s. Southern England was under severe threat, but the impact of 92 Squadron was immediate. During the next four months, its young pilots brought down no fewer than 127 enemy aircraft. This painting by Anthony Saunders portrays Spitfires from No.92 Sqn as they successfully engage an Me109 over the harvested fields of southern England, in August 1940. The desperate action of aerial combat is beautifully captured in this compelling and accurate reconstruction of a famous fighter squadron at war.
Signed limited edition of 400 prints. Paper size 26.5 inches x 19.5 inches (67cm x 50cm) Image size 21.5 inches x 14 inches (54cm x 36cm). Price £85.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Alexander N R L Appleford and Flight Lieutenant Trevor Gray.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 26.5 inches x 19.5 inches (67cm x 50cm) Image size 21.5 inches x 14 inches (54cm x 36cm). Price £130.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Alexander N R L Appleford and Flight Lieutenant Trevor Gray.
Limited edition of 15 remarques. Paper size 26.5 inches x 19.5 inches (67cm x 50cm) Image size 21.5 inches x 14 inches (54cm x 36cm). Price £250.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Alexander N R L Appleford and Flight Lieutenant Trevor Gray.
ITEM CODE DHM1750
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 | Flight Lieutenant Alexander N R L Appleford
Born in September 1921, Robin Appleford was one of the youngest pilots to take part in the Battle of Britain. He joined 66 Squadron at Duxford on 13th May 1940, flying Spitfires. He was shot down over the Thames Estuary during a dogfight on 4th September 1940, but baled out slightly wounded. After a spell as an instructor, in 1943 he flew another combat tour, this time with 274 Squadron, flying Hurricanes on coastal defence in North Africa. After a spell with the Aircraft Delivery Unit, he went to South Africa as a flying instructor.
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 | Flight Lieutenant Trevor Gray
Trevor Gray joined the RAFVR in 1939 and was called for service on the outbreak of war. As he was only partially trained, he completed his flying training and after being awarded his wings was posted to 7 OTU at Hawarden After training Trevor Gray was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in August 1940. Converted onto Spitfires, and with the Battle of Britain at its Climax, he was urgently posted to join 64 Squadron at Leconfield, arriving on 16th September 1940. The Squadron had re-equipped from Blenheims to Spitfires earlier that year as it fought in the great air battles over Dunkirk, before seeing hectic action in the Battle of Britain. he damaged a Bf 110 in December 1940. He left the Squadron on April 3 1941 having completed his tour and was posted to 58 OTU at Grangemouth as an instructor from there he was posted to Castletown, the most northerly station on the mainland, to join 124 Squadron which was then being formed. Trevor Gray was then given a post as a research engineer officer at RAE Farnborough and finally left the RAF in 1946 as a flight Lieutenant
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Anthony Saunders
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Anthony Saunders must be one of the most outstanding naval and aviation artists around today. He has extraordinary skill in portraying scenes of aerial combat that took place before he was born. Although in his own words Anthony prefers the artistic side of painting war aircraft rather than the historic side, he will spend many hours researching a subject, making sure that it is technically correct in every detail before applying any oil to canvas. The results of this technical and artistic skill are easy to see in his paintings; breathtaking skyscapes graced with the machines of aerial warfare beautifully brought to life with the rich colour that is unique to oil paint. With this skill it is hardly surprising that Anthony also paints many subjects other than aviation; scenes from Crimea and Waterloo are a particular favourite. He is equally at home with landscapes and portraits.
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