Glorious Summer by Robert Taylor - Millenium Proof

The Hurricane was the mainstay of the RAF during the Battle of Britain, it was tough and capable of taking a lot of punishment. The print shows Hurricanes of RAF 56 Squadron, taking off for their third scramble of the day. Coming off quick victories in Poland, France and the Low Countries the Luftwaffe expected an easy victory over the RAF in the Battle of Britain which started in July 1940. Due to the bravery of the RAF pilots, good planning and the help of radar they were effectively beaten in the Battle of Britain by September. The print is signed by six Aces who flew Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain, Pete Brothers, Chris Currant, Dennis David, Billy Drake, Paul Farnes and Gordon Sinclaire. The Millenium Proof Edition is additionally signed by a further thirteen Battle of Britain Hurricane pilots including, John Ellacombe, Tom Neil, Peter Parrot and Alan Murray. The Millenium Edition comes with a matching number companion print "Hunters of the Night" signed by John Cunningham and Edward Crew.