"Not a Minute Too Soon"

by Stephen Brown

Overall print size: approx: 37in x 17in / 94 x 43 cm.

Spitfires of 92 Squadron returning to base during the Battle of Britain.
Desperately low on fuel after another combat sortie over the English Channel, C.O. Allan Wright (flying QJ S) with wing-man Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum, lead the rest of the flight back to Biggin Hill for a well deserved rest and more than likely, a pint of ale or a large whisky!

All editions are signed and numbered by the artist.

The Artist Proofs are additionally signed by four distinguished Spitfire pilots.

The Artist Proofs are signed by:

Wing Commander Peter Ayherst DFC – Spitfire Ace, 9 victories
Flew from start to finish throughout the war; took part in the Battle of France, Battle of Britain, D-Day and North Africa amongst others. First into combat against the Me109, he even taught the famous Johnny Johnson to fly! After the war he became a test pilot working alongside Alex Henshaw.

Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC AE
Flew Hurricanes with 605 Sqn during the Battle of Britain and later transferred to 54 Sqn flying Spitfires.

Flt. Lft. Geoffrey Wellum DFC
Legendary Battle of Britain Spitfire pilot and best selling author.

Flt. Lt. Bob Large DFC
Spitfire pilot with Douglas Bader’s squadron before undertaking secret SOE Lysander missions delivering and collecting agents at night in occupied France.