"Spitfires over the Needles"

by Philip E West

The overall size of this print is18½" x 27" / 47cms x 68cms


June 1940, The Battle of Britain


Spitfires of 609 Squadron returning to their satellite station airfield at Warmwell to

re-arm and re-fuel, following an intercept mission against enemy aircraft trying to disrupt shipping along the South Coast of England. Like many other RAF Squadrons, No 609 the (West Riding) Auxiliary Squadron distinguished itself in many great air battles with honour and courage.


The Primary Edition is signed by Sqn. Ldr. Percival H. Beake DFC,


Primary Edition of 100 prints