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Merlin Roar by Anthony Saunders. (H) - Cranston Military Prints

Merlin Roar by Anthony Saunders. (H)


Merlin Roar by Anthony Saunders. (H)

The Hawker Hurricane powered by the powerful Rolls Royce Merlin engine is shown in combat with Luftwaffe aircraft during the Battle of Britain. The Hurricane played a major role in the aerial victory along with its companion the Spitfire.
Item Code : DHM0423HMerlin Roar by Anthony Saunders. (H) - Editions AvailableExtra....

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Drake Signature edition of 100 prints from the signed limited edition of 2500 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
Drake, Billy

Died : 2011
Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC* (deceased)
Joined the R.A.F. in 1936. His first posting was to 1 squadron flying Furies then Hurricanes and first saw action over France in the Spring of 1940 and was awarded his first DFC by the end of the year. As a Squadron Leader he was sent to West Africa to command 128 Squadron. 1942 saw his commanding 112 squadron in North Africa, in July saw an immediate BAR to his DFC and in December an immediate DSO. Posted to Malta as Wing Commander he won a US DFC in 1943. Back in the UK he now was flying Typho
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Gunther Rall is shown flying his Bf109E of JG52 during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940.

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Hurricane Mk.IIC by Ivan Berryman.		 Flew Hurricanes with No.501 Sqn during the Battle of France and evacuated back to Britain with them. On the last day of July 1940, his Hurricane took off late and, arriving at Gravesend in failing light, undershot the runway and crashed, the injuries sustained ending his flying days. He died in 2008.

Clipped Signature - Eric Parkin.		 With 352 victories to his credit, Erich Hartmann is recognised as the greatest fighter pilot of all time, depicted here as his Messerschmitt Bf.109G prepares for another sortie.

Erich Hartmann by Ivan Berryman.
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Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC* (deceased)
Died : 2011
*Signature Value : £55

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Drake Signature edition of 100 prints from the signed limited edition of 2500 prints.


Drake, Billy
(Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC* (deceased))

Joined the R.A.F. in 1936. His first posting was to 1 squadron flying Furies then Hurricanes and first saw action over France in the Spring of 1940 and was awarded his first DFC by the end of the year. As a Squadron Leader he was sent to West Africa to command 128 Squadron. 1942 saw his commanding 112 squadron in North Africa, in July saw an immediate BAR to his DFC and in December an immediate DSO. Posted to Malta as Wing Commander he won a US DFC in 1943. Back in the UK he now was flying Typhoons in the lead up to D-Day. With Pete Brothers he was sent to the States to attend the US Staff School at Fort Leavenworth. After the war he continued in the R.A.F. serving in Japan, Malaya, Singapore, Switzerland and his final posting as Group Captain RAF Chivenor, Devon. Retired in July 1963. Going to Portugal where he ran a Bar and Restaurant and dealing in Real Estate. In his flying career he accounted for more than 24 enemy aircraft. Sadly, Billy Drake passed away on 28th August 2011.
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