"Striking Back"

by Gerald Coulson


Image Size: 18 x 23 in (46 x 58 cm)


Limited Edition of 650 copies signed by the artist and by two distinguished RAF Veterans, Sqn Ldr L W F Stark, DFC AFC (Rtd) and Wg Cdr Roland Beaumont CBE DSO DFC (Rtd)

Conceived initially by Hawkers (of Hurricane fame) as a fast powerful fighter, the Typhoons performance in this role proved to be disappointing in the respect of rate of climb, and at height. They did however eventually come into their own as a superlative very fast ground attack aircraft, and combined with the skill of their pilots became one of the most potent weapons of World War Two. This painting conveys something of the drama of a pair of typhoons at take-off, each loaded with two 1000lb bombs. Normandy dust contributes to the backdrop.

Signed by Squadron Leader L F W Stark DFC* AFC C de G (Belg) and Wing Commander Roland Bee Beamont CBE DSO DFC DL (deceased).