{"product_id":"art-poster-original-art-quality-southern-patrol-philip-west-signed-by-sir-hugh-dundas-limited-edition-6-850-framed","title":"ART-Poster, Original Art Quality — SOUTHERN PATROL — Philip West — Signed by Sir Hugh Dundas — Limited Edition 6\/850 — Framed","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eWWII Spitfire fighters flying patrol over the White Cliffs of Dover coastline at dusk with moody golden sky.\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%; height: 291.855px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1319%; height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6471%; height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip West\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1319%; height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6471%; height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern Patrol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 23.4389px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1319%; height: 23.4389px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6471%; height: 23.4389px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePrint: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68 × 38 cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(W \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e× \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86 × 56 cm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(W \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e× \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 74.4531px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1319%; height: 74.4531px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoster Credits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6471%; height: 74.4531px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePhilip E. West (artist) — Propod Profiles (publisher) — Original signatures of Philip West and Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas CBE DSO DFC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1319%; height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6471%; height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1991 (publication). Historical subject: Battle of Britain, 1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1319%; height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinting Methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6471%; height: 38.7855px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLimited edition fine art print \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38.821px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1319%; height: 38.821px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBacking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.6471%; height: 38.821px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFramed 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\u003cp\u003eThis atmospheric aviation art depicts British Spitfire fighters on patrol during World War II. The scene captures multiple aircraft flying over the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, rendered in warm golden and peach tones of dusk. The dramatic coastal landscape stretches below, with the chalk cliffs clearly visible against the calm waters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe composition features several Spitfires at different positions and altitudes, with visible markings including 'PR' and 'UM' on the fuselages. The aircraft appear to be on a routine patrol mission, a common defensive operation during the Battle of Britain era. The atmospheric perspective creates depth with aircraft in the foreground sharply detailed while those in the distance fade into the hazy sky.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilip West's work captures the solemnity and vigilance of RAF operations during the war. The limited edition print is signed by both the artist and what appears to be a veteran pilot, adding historical authenticity to this commemorative piece. The peaceful yet watchful mood reflects the constant state of readiness maintained by Fighter Command during this crucial period of British history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOUTHERN PATROL — PHILIP E. WEST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition 6\/850 — Signed by Philip West and Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas — Published 1991 — 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\u003eSouthern Patrol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an atmospheric aviation artwork by celebrated British aviation artist Philip E. West, portraying Royal Air Force Spitfire fighters patrolling the southern coast of England during the Battle of Britain in 1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe painting depicts several Spitfires flying above the iconic white chalk cliffs of southern England, with the waters of the English Channel stretching towards the horizon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBathed in warm evening light, the aircraft patrol the coast in a moment of relative calm, conveying the vigilance and companionship of the pilots who defended Britain during the summer and autumn of 1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Context — The Battle of Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Battle of Britain, RAF Fighter Command defended the United Kingdom against attacks by the German Luftwaffe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork features Spitfires associated with two fighter squadrons operating in No. 10 Group's southern sector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 609 Squadron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identified by the code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, based at Middle Wallop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 152 Squadron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identified by the code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, operating from RAF Warmwell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth squadrons contributed to the defence of southern England during this critical period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhilip West's painting captures a quieter moment at the end of a patrol, emphasising the freedom of flight and the close bonds among fighter pilots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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 known for his historically accurate and atmospheric paintings of 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 professional career to aviation art. He is a member of the Guild of Aviation Artists and has received recognition for his detailed portrayals of historic aircraft and aviation subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis works are particularly admired for their convincing skies, authentic aircraft details and ability to recreate memorable moments in aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Signatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individually numbered limited edition print bears the pencil signatures of:\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\u003eGroup Captain Sir Hugh Dundas CBE DSO DFC (1920–1995)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — distinguished Royal Air Force fighter pilot and Battle of Britain veteran.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Hugh Dundas served with RAF fighter squadrons throughout the Second World War and became one of the youngest Group Captains in the Royal Air Force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis signature provides a significant historical connection to the air war depicted in the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\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\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Southern Patrol\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 Propod Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited edition of 850\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\/850\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Philip E. West and Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible print dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 68 × 38 cm (width × height)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall framed dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 86 × 56 cm (width × height)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark wooden frame with cream-coloured mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical subject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Battle of Britain — 1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors' Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing early-numbered aviation artwork combining Philip West's evocative interpretation of RAF Spitfires over the southern English coast with the original signature of distinguished Battle of Britain veteran Sir Hugh Dundas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fine addition to a collection of RAF history, Battle of Britain memorabilia, historic Spitfire artwork or signed aviation prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55050271326554,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/ART-Poster_Original_Art_Quality_SOUTHERN_PATROL_Philip_West_Signed_by_Sir_Hugh_Dundas_Limited_Edition_6_850_Framed.png?v=1793285963","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/art-poster-original-art-quality-southern-patrol-philip-west-signed-by-sir-hugh-dundas-limited-edition-6-850-framed","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}