Signed by 3 Battle Of Britain Pilots. Limited Edition Number 1189/1494. Two small boys and a passing cyclist watch as the leading Spitfire sweeps over the boundary of the temporary airfield. This reproduction is one of a single edition limited to 1494 copies signed by the artist. Each one commemorating an RAF Aircrew loss during the Battle as recorded in the Battle of Britain Memorial Chapel in Westminster Abbey. ” Piece Of Cake ” by Michael Turner was published and released in 1988. This Lithograph Print has an image size of 61cm x 39cm approx. Paper Size of 70cm x 54cm approx. Hand signed in pencil by the artist. Signed by Battle Of 3 Britain Pilots. Wing Commander’Paddy’ Barthropp DFC. Comes with a “Certificate Of Authenticity” issued by the publisher. The print is in mint condition and came directly to us from the publishers or from a reputable Art Gallery and it has never been mounted or framed. Michael Turner was born in Harrow, Middlesex, in 1934. Raised in the suburbs of. During the Second World War, he was inspired by the exploits of the R. And developed an early talent for aircraft recognition, drawing aeroplanes in his school exercise books to the chagrin of his teachers. This enthusiasm for aviation found a parallel passion in the thrill of motor racing after a holiday visit to the Isle of Man in 1947, where he chanced to see the first post war revival of the. From that moment, with the indulgence of his parents until he reached driving age, Michael attended as many motor sport events as possible, including the first ever meetings at Silverstone and Goodwood and the Jersey Road Races. His formal education completed, Michael spent a year at. Followed by two years National Service with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. Three years in advertising studios in. Provided valuable experience and in 1957 he went freelance. With a strong belief that there is no substitute for first hand involvement in order to portray such demanding subjects with authority and feeling, Michael has travelled extensively to the world’s major race tracks to satisfy his need for authenticity, and he continues to visit several Grand Prix each year. To the same end, he has flown in many service aircraft, from Tiger Moth and. To Harrier and Tornado, plus aerobatic sorties with the Red Arrows, to gain first hand impressions for his aviation paintings. Michael also holds a Private Pilots Licence and flies his own Chipmunk aircraft. He is a founder member of The Guild of Aviation Artists, of which he has twice been Chairman and is now President, and an Honorary Fellow of the Guild of Motoring Artists. His clients include many racing drivers, teams, sponsors, pilots, motor and aircraft manufacturers, R. And Army messes, museums and private collections worldwide, and he has held one man exhibitions in London, New York, Australia and the U. Plus participation in specialist shows in the U. To date, Michael has had six books of his paintings published – featuring aircraft of the Royal Air Force, Formula One Motor Racing, Aircraft of the Luftwaffe, Aviation Art, Monaco Grand Prix and Motor Sport Art. Married to his wife, Helen, in 1960. They have two daughters, Alison and Suzanne, as well as their son, Graham. Please note, the image size refers to the image area and the size is approximate. The image has a surrounding white border which is around 5 – 10 centimetres in width. This border contains where applicable the hand signed artist’s signature, the title of the image and the Limited Edition Number of the print. When this service is not possible or where I deem that the service is not suitable for the item, I will use a suitable alternative to provide a similar or better service at no additional cost to the purchaser. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Check out my other items.