Description
All Editions are signed and numbered by the Artist.
You will also receive a Certificate of Authenticity.
Individual Biographies of each signatory included.
The Artist Remarque Edition, Artist Studio Collection and Primary Edition prints are signed by:
Sqdn. Ldr. Geoffrey Wellum DFC (Spitfire pilot) and author of his best-selling “First Light” book.
In addition, The Artist Remarque Edition and The Artist Studio Collection Prints carry the following signatories:
Dame Vera Lynn
Pilot Officer Harry Moon (Hurricane pilot/HMS Furious and Ark Royal)
Les Owen
Tom Sprake
Les Goodenough
Fred Davenport (all HMS Eagle survivors)
Ted Shute (Coxswain of Search and Rescue craft for downed pilots)
Spitfires Malta Bound – On the 11th August 1942, Flt. Lt. Geoffrey ‘Boy’ Wellum DFC, having just taken off from the deck of HMS Furious, leads his section of gathering Spitfires on the long journey to Malta. They are much-needed reinforcements for the beleaguered island, now in the 26th month of its siege. To enable each of the 38 Spitfires dispatched from Furious to reach Malta, over three hours flying time away, they carry maximum fuel together with a centre-line overload tank. Even their ammunition is removed to save weight. Escorting “Furious” to her aft is the cruiser HMS Manchester together with destroyers Brave and Lithe. To their port side is the Ohio tanker, laden with fuel during what became an epic voyage. In the distance HMS Eagle succumbs to an Axis torpedo attack. The success of Operation Pedestal was absolutely critical for the survival of Malta, bringing desperately needed fuel, food and ammunition to the Island. Losses were heavy, but the courage and determination by all involved, prevailed: five of the 14 merchant ships, including the Ohio, made it through and the island was saved.
Size Calculator
70cm x 50cm = 27.5” x 19.5”
66cm x 40cm = 26” x 15.5”
48.3cm x 39.2cm = 19” x 15.5”
46cm x 34cm = 18.5” x 13”
38cm x 30.5cm = 15” x 12”
