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In this
picture Robert has chosen to show a Spitfire in the Battle of Britain
colours of No 41 Squadron for his romantic portrayal of a Spitfire over St
Michael’s Mount, just off the coast of Cornwall – where the southwest
corner of the British Isles meets the mighty Atlantic. This famous and
historic landmark dating back to the Iron Age is steeped in folklore and
legend.The castle of St Michael’s Mount, perched atop a great granite
rock that rises majestically out of the sea in Mount’s Bay, for
centuries made a tempting site for fighting forces. Here Robert cleverly
uses this historic fort to provide a symbolic backdrop to a wonderful
study of one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built.
THE SPITFIRE EDITION (individually numbered 1 –
450)
Every print in the Spitfire Commemorative Edition has been signed by THREE
outstanding fighter pilots who flew
the Spitfire in combat during World War II.
Wing Commander PETER V. AYERST DFC
Squadron Leader IAN BLAIR DFM
Flight Lieutenant KENNETH W. S. EVANS DFC
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