{"product_id":"art-poster-original-art-quality-over-the-beaches-philip-e-west-five-original-signatures-limited-edition-91-350-framed","title":"ART-Poster, Original Art Quality — OVER THE BEACHES — Philip E. West — Five Original Signatures — Limited Edition 91\/350 — Framed","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eRAF Spitfire fighters with D-Day invasion stripes flying over the Normandy beaches during the D-Day campaign of June 6th, 1944.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\" style=\"width: 99.973%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3718%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.264%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip E. West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3718%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.264%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the Beaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3718%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.264%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVisible print: 66 × 46 cm (W × H). Framed: 83 × 65 cm (W × H).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3718%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster Credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.264%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePhilip E. West (artist) — SWA Fine Art Publishers, a division of Sean Whyte Associates, England (publisher) — Original signatures of Philip West, F\/O Tony Hallett DFC, F\/O Tom Hannam, F\/Lt John Carpenter DFC and F\/Lt David Ince DFC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3718%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.264%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMay 2004 (publication). Historical subject: 6 June 1944 — D-Day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3718%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.264%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLimited edition fine art print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3718%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.264%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eProfessionally framed with cream-coloured mount and dark wooden frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOVER THE BEACHES — PHILIP E. WEST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Original Signatures — Limited Edition 91\/350 — Published May 2004 — Original Certificate of Authenticity — Framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the Beaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an impressive aviation artwork by acclaimed British artist Philip E. West, commemorating the crucial role of the Royal Air Force during the Allied invasion of Normandy on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 June 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting depicts a formation of Supermarine Spitfires flying above the Normandy coastline on D-Day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft display the distinctive black-and-white invasion stripes applied to Allied aircraft for identification during Operation Overlord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow the fighters, the invasion beaches and Allied landing activity are visible through breaks in the clouds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition combines spectacular aerial perspective, brilliant blue skies and dramatic cloud formations with the immense historical significance of the Normandy landings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip West captures both the power of the Spitfire and the extraordinary scale of the Allied operation unfolding beneath the aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context — D-Day and Operation Overlord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 June 1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in history, beginning the liberation of German-occupied Western Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe landings took place across five beaches in Normandy: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir superiority was essential to the success of the invasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Air Force and Allied fighter squadrons carried out numerous missions in support of the landing forces, including combat air patrols, fighter sweeps, reconnaissance and attacks against enemy transport and military positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most recognisable British fighter aircraft involved in these operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts manoeuvrability and combat performance made it especially valuable in protecting Allied forces from enemy aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive invasion stripes painted on Allied aircraft helped ground troops and naval personnel identify friendly aircraft during the complex operation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the Beaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pays tribute to the pilots who helped establish and maintain Allied air superiority over Normandy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Supermarine Spitfire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by R. J. Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire became one of the most celebrated fighter aircraft of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts elliptical wings, aerodynamic design and powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin engine gave it excellent performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough particularly associated with the Battle of Britain in 1940, the Spitfire continued to evolve and remained an important combat aircraft throughout the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Normandy campaign, Spitfires undertook fighter patrols and tactical operations in support of Allied ground and naval forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist — Philip E. West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip E. West is a British aviation artist internationally recognised for his highly detailed and atmospheric paintings of historic military aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA self-taught artist and qualified private pilot, West has devoted much of his artistic career to portraying significant moments in aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis work is admired for its historically accurate aircraft, convincing aerial perspectives and dramatic treatment of light and atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe has received numerous awards, including the prestigious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuane Whitney Award for Excellence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the 1997 American Society of Aviation Artists Exhibition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis signed limited edition aviation prints are collected internationally by enthusiasts of aviation history and military fine art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Original Signatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individually numbered example bears five original pencil signatures, comprising the artist and four Royal Air Force veterans:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip E. West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlying Officer Tony “Titch” Hallett DFC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — wartime RAF Typhoon pilot with No. 198 Squadron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlying Officer Tom Hannam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — RAF fighter pilot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight Lieutenant John “Chips” Carpenter DFC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — wartime RAF fighter pilot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight Lieutenant David Ince DFC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — wartime RAF pilot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe four veteran signatures provide an important historical connection to the RAF's contribution to the liberation of Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is accompanied by its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSWA Fine Art Publishers Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe certificate confirms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over the Beaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Philip E. West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 91\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited edition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 350 copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May 2004\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SWA Fine Art Publishers, a division of Sean Whyte Associates, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original certificate is included with the framed artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors' Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the Beaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a highly attractive aviation collectible commemorating one of the defining events of the Second World War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining Philip E. West's dramatic portrayal of RAF Spitfires above Normandy with five original signatures, a limited edition of only 350 prints and the original publisher's Certificate of Authenticity, this framed artwork offers considerable historical and collectible appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent addition to collections devoted to D-Day, the Royal Air Force, the Supermarine Spitfire and signed Second World War aviation art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Click \u0026amp; Collect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the shipping charge displayed at checkout is not the applicable shipping cost for this framed artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final shipping charge will be calculated individually according to the destination country, packaging requirements and delivery method, including home delivery or pickup-point delivery where available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend free Click \u0026amp; Collect from our showroom at 49 Avenue de Roodebeek, 1030 Brussels, Belgium, by prior appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us before ordering to obtain an accurate shipping quotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLes quatre signataires de l'édition sont confirmés par les références spécialisées de Cranston Fine Arts et Military Art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54845976772954,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/ART-Poster_Original_Art_Quality_OVER_THE_BEACHES_Philip_E._West_Five_Original_Signatures_Limited_Edition_91_350_Framed.png?v=1793460224","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/art-poster-original-art-quality-over-the-beaches-philip-e-west-five-original-signatures-limited-edition-91-350-framed","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}