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Flt. Lt. Michael Penny - Cranston-Military-Prints.com Aviation Art Store
Aviation Art Collecton - Flt. Lt. Michael Penny

His war service began in October 1940 at I.TW. Newquay. On completion of his training he was posted to No. 24 E. F.T.S. Luton. After 11 hours dual flying he first flew solo in a Miles Magister. After forty hours instruction he was posted to No. 9 S.F.T.S. Hullavington for advanced flying on Miles Masters and Hurricanes. On completing this course he was presented with his 'Wings', having now flown 62 hours. His next posting was to No. 60 O.T.U. at East Fortune where he converted to B & P Defiants. 'The Defiant was a very unpleasant aircraft to fly, very heavy and I did not like the idea of becoming a night fighter in this aircraft' said Michael. He was then posted to No. 153 Squadron in Northern Ireland; after only a few days the Squadron was disbanded and he was given a chance to convert to Beaufighters or stay on 'singles'. Michael requested training for Spitfires but was informed that there were no vacancies at that moment in time. He then asked if he could fly Lysanders being used to tow drogues. His request was granted and he flew Lysanders until January 1943 when his posting came through to 58 O.T.U. Grangemouth. He completed 50 hours on Spitfires and was posted to 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron 124 Airfield, Lasham. Michael recalls, 'Although we were operational, we were now in 2 nd T. A. F. and most of our flying was done in cooperation with the Army and Tank Cor. This involved continual very low flying and demanded very strict air flying discipline - this held me in good stead as time went on'. In May 1943 the Squadron moved to 121 Airfield Fairlop where he flew his first operation over occupied Europe on a fighter sweep over Rouen, followed by an escort op. with Ventura bombers to Zeebruger; this was his first experience of enemy antiaircraft fire. Various escort and fighter sweeps followed. There followed a series of moves to various airfields in Sussex and Kent. In early 1944 the Squadron, then stationed at Ford, had bombs fitted to our aircraft for dropping on V1 launch sites. 'We began our dive at about 10,000 feet and released our bomb at 5000 feet - a most unpleasant experience. This brought us into range from all kinds of anti-aircraft fire, but fortunately we suffered very few direct hits,' Michael recalls. After completing over 120 operations Michael was posted 'tour expired' by the Air Comm. and went on to become a Spitfire flying instructor. He was demobilised in November 1945.


Based on many years of experience in dealing with thousands of aviation signatures, we have estimated the value this signature adds to a print as £20


Supermarine Spitfire MkI by Philip West.


Supermarine Spitfire MkI by Philip West.

High over the southern coast of England in 1940 a Spitfire (Mk 1) of 609 Squadron from Middle Wallop, flown by Flying Officer John Dundas, lies in wait for enemy aircraft (Junkers 87 divebombers) on their way to attack British naval installations at Portland.
Item Code : DHM2311Supermarine Spitfire MkI by Philip West. - Editions Available
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Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm)
Penny, Michael
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Flt. Lt. Michael Penny
His war service began in October 1940 at I.TW. Newquay. On completion of his training he was posted to No. 24 E. F.T.S. Luton. After 11 hours dual flying he first flew solo in a Miles Magister. After forty hours instruction he was posted to No. 9 S.F.T.S. Hullavington for advanced flying on Miles Masters and Hurricanes. On completing this course he was presented with his 'Wings', having now flown 62 hours. His next posting was to No. 60 O.T.U. at East Fortune where he converted to B & P
Signature Value : £20
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May, Peter
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Flt. Lt. Peter May
Peter May was under training as a pilot in the Civil Air Guard at Weston Super Mare on the 3d September 1939 and was immediately accepted for further training with the RAF at Downing College, Cambridge. In June 1940 he was posted to a holding unit at Hernswell, near Lincoln, from which Hampden aircraft were employed in dropping leaflets over Germany. This aerodrome was subjected to one of the first, possibly the first, bombing raid on England by the Germans. Peter went solo on a Magister monopl
Signature Value : £25
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Moon, Harry

Died : 2014
Squadron Leader Harry Moon (deceased)
Flying his Hurricane off the carrier Ark Royal for Malta on June 30th 1941, Harry Moon was fortunate to arrive on the island to join 249 Squadron in a period when the opposition was provided by the Italians. The Hurricane were equal to this task and Moon took part in many combats. However, in December the Lufttwaffe appeared again and losses rose sharply. In February 1942, he was transferred to 126 Squadron when 249 was temporarily disbanded as a result of losses and pending the arrival of Spitf
Signature Value : £50
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Penny, Michael
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Flt. Lt. Michael Penny
His war service began in October 1940 at I.TW. Newquay. On completion of his training he was posted to No. 24 E. F.T.S. Luton. After 11 hours dual flying he first flew solo in a Miles Magister. After forty hours instruction he was posted to No. 9 S.F.T.S. Hullavington for advanced flying on Miles Masters and Hurricanes. On completing this course he was presented with his 'Wings', having now flown 62 hours. His next posting was to No. 60 O.T.U. at East Fortune where he converted to B & P
Signature Value : £20
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May, Peter
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Flt. Lt. Peter May
Peter May was under training as a pilot in the Civil Air Guard at Weston Super Mare on the 3d September 1939 and was immediately accepted for further training with the RAF at Downing College, Cambridge. In June 1940 he was posted to a holding unit at Hernswell, near Lincoln, from which Hampden aircraft were employed in dropping leaflets over Germany. This aerodrome was subjected to one of the first, possibly the first, bombing raid on England by the Germans. Peter went solo on a Magister monopl
Signature Value : £25
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Spitfire Patrol by Philip West.


Spitfire Patrol by Philip West.

One summers evening, Douglas Bader (flying Mk V Spitfire without cannons) and Johnnie Johnson (flying the Mk VB Spitfire with cannons) of the Tangmere Wing, share a few moments of peaceful flying whilst on patrol over the English Channel.
Item Code : DHM2224Spitfire Patrol by Philip West. - Editions Available
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Charlesworth, A M
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Squadron Leader A M Charlesworth DFC
Joined the RAF straight from school just before his 18th birthday in the summer of 1940 with the sole purpose of becoming a fighter pilot. After training, at age just 18, he was posted to RAF Ibsley, Hampshire, to 118 Sqdn, flying Spitfire 2Bs. Here he took part in his first scramble. After a month he was posted where the action was thickest, to a 11 Group Station, RAF Kenley, where he joined 602 Sqdn. His Squadron Commander was Al Deere, by this time a highly decorated ace; Al was 23 then and h
Signature Value : £25
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May, Peter
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Flt. Lt. Peter May
Peter May was under training as a pilot in the Civil Air Guard at Weston Super Mare on the 3d September 1939 and was immediately accepted for further training with the RAF at Downing College, Cambridge. In June 1940 he was posted to a holding unit at Hernswell, near Lincoln, from which Hampden aircraft were employed in dropping leaflets over Germany. This aerodrome was subjected to one of the first, possibly the first, bombing raid on England by the Germans. Peter went solo on a Magister monopl
Signature Value : £25
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Penny, Michael
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PHOTO
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Flt. Lt. Michael Penny
His war service began in October 1940 at I.TW. Newquay. On completion of his training he was posted to No. 24 E. F.T.S. Luton. After 11 hours dual flying he first flew solo in a Miles Magister. After forty hours instruction he was posted to No. 9 S.F.T.S. Hullavington for advanced flying on Miles Masters and Hurricanes. On completing this course he was presented with his 'Wings', having now flown 62 hours. His next posting was to No. 60 O.T.U. at East Fortune where he converted to B & P
Signature Value : £20
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Wall, Peter
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Warrant Officer Peter Wall
Joined the RAF at the Air Crew Reception Centre at Lords Cricket Ground, London in 1941 and after Initial Training Wing at Clare College, Cambridge, found himself en route to the USA to take part in the 'Arnold Scherne', being trained to be a pilot by the South East Army Air Corps in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. After 200 hours of training Peter graduated at a ceremony where he was given the silver wings normally awarded to the American cadets - the RAF wings came later out of a cardbo
Signature Value : £20
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+ Artist : Philip West
£45 Off!Now : £195.00

Quantity:
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm)
Charlesworth, A M
NO
PHOTO
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Squadron Leader A M Charlesworth DFC
Joined the RAF straight from school just before his 18th birthday in the summer of 1940 with the sole purpose of becoming a fighter pilot. After training, at age just 18, he was posted to RAF Ibsley, Hampshire, to 118 Sqdn, flying Spitfire 2Bs. Here he took part in his first scramble. After a month he was posted where the action was thickest, to a 11 Group Station, RAF Kenley, where he joined 602 Sqdn. His Squadron Commander was Al Deere, by this time a highly decorated ace; Al was 23 then and h
Signature Value : £25
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

May, Peter
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE

Flt. Lt. Peter May
Peter May was under training as a pilot in the Civil Air Guard at Weston Super Mare on the 3d September 1939 and was immediately accepted for further training with the RAF at Downing College, Cambridge. In June 1940 he was posted to a holding unit at Hernswell, near Lincoln, from which Hampden aircraft were employed in dropping leaflets over Germany. This aerodrome was subjected to one of the first, possibly the first, bombing raid on England by the Germans. Peter went solo on a Magister monopl
Signature Value : £25
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Penny, Michael
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE

Flt. Lt. Michael Penny
His war service began in October 1940 at I.TW. Newquay. On completion of his training he was posted to No. 24 E. F.T.S. Luton. After 11 hours dual flying he first flew solo in a Miles Magister. After forty hours instruction he was posted to No. 9 S.F.T.S. Hullavington for advanced flying on Miles Masters and Hurricanes. On completing this course he was presented with his 'Wings', having now flown 62 hours. His next posting was to No. 60 O.T.U. at East Fortune where he converted to B & P
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Wall, Peter
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PHOTO
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Warrant Officer Peter Wall
Joined the RAF at the Air Crew Reception Centre at Lords Cricket Ground, London in 1941 and after Initial Training Wing at Clare College, Cambridge, found himself en route to the USA to take part in the 'Arnold Scherne', being trained to be a pilot by the South East Army Air Corps in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. After 200 hours of training Peter graduated at a ceremony where he was given the silver wings normally awarded to the American cadets - the RAF wings came later out of a cardbo
Signature Value : £20
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+ Artist : Philip West
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Hawker Hurricane Mk I by Philip West.


Hawker Hurricane Mk I by Philip West.

The Hawker Hurricane was Britains most important aircraft in the Battle of Britain, credited with destroying more enemy aircraft than all other forms of defence combined. Flown by Flying Officer Arthur Cowes, the aircraft depicted shows seven kill markings displayed as stripes on the Hornet motif.
Item Code : DHM2312Hawker Hurricane Mk I by Philip West. - Editions Available
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Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm)
Penny, Michael
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PHOTO
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Flt. Lt. Michael Penny
His war service began in October 1940 at I.TW. Newquay. On completion of his training he was posted to No. 24 E. F.T.S. Luton. After 11 hours dual flying he first flew solo in a Miles Magister. After forty hours instruction he was posted to No. 9 S.F.T.S. Hullavington for advanced flying on Miles Masters and Hurricanes. On completing this course he was presented with his 'Wings', having now flown 62 hours. His next posting was to No. 60 O.T.U. at East Fortune where he converted to B & P
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

May, Peter
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE

Flt. Lt. Peter May
Peter May was under training as a pilot in the Civil Air Guard at Weston Super Mare on the 3d September 1939 and was immediately accepted for further training with the RAF at Downing College, Cambridge. In June 1940 he was posted to a holding unit at Hernswell, near Lincoln, from which Hampden aircraft were employed in dropping leaflets over Germany. This aerodrome was subjected to one of the first, possibly the first, bombing raid on England by the Germans. Peter went solo on a Magister monopl
Signature Value : £25
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Philip West
£10 Off!
Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!
Now : £80.00

Quantity:
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm)
Moon, Harry

Died : 2014
Squadron Leader Harry Moon (deceased)
Flying his Hurricane off the carrier Ark Royal for Malta on June 30th 1941, Harry Moon was fortunate to arrive on the island to join 249 Squadron in a period when the opposition was provided by the Italians. The Hurricane were equal to this task and Moon took part in many combats. However, in December the Lufttwaffe appeared again and losses rose sharply. In February 1942, he was transferred to 126 Squadron when 249 was temporarily disbanded as a result of losses and pending the arrival of Spitf
Signature Value : £50
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Penny, Michael
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE

Flt. Lt. Michael Penny
His war service began in October 1940 at I.TW. Newquay. On completion of his training he was posted to No. 24 E. F.T.S. Luton. After 11 hours dual flying he first flew solo in a Miles Magister. After forty hours instruction he was posted to No. 9 S.F.T.S. Hullavington for advanced flying on Miles Masters and Hurricanes. On completing this course he was presented with his 'Wings', having now flown 62 hours. His next posting was to No. 60 O.T.U. at East Fortune where he converted to B & P
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

May, Peter
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE

Flt. Lt. Peter May
Peter May was under training as a pilot in the Civil Air Guard at Weston Super Mare on the 3d September 1939 and was immediately accepted for further training with the RAF at Downing College, Cambridge. In June 1940 he was posted to a holding unit at Hernswell, near Lincoln, from which Hampden aircraft were employed in dropping leaflets over Germany. This aerodrome was subjected to one of the first, possibly the first, bombing raid on England by the Germans. Peter went solo on a Magister monopl
Signature Value : £25
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Philip West
SOLD
OUT
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