ALAN DEERE'S KIWI II - Spitfire IA
In addition to the artist's signature, each print is co-autographed by the pilot Air Commodore Alan C.
Deere, DSO, OBE, DFE and BAR. DFC (US), RAF (Ret.).
The Painting: Late afternoon 9 July 1940 Red and Yellow sections of No. 54 Squadron, RAF were
patrolling the Dover-Deal area just off the coast of England where 15 Bf 109 E's were sighted. A
head-on fight developed between two pilots with neither giving in, both firing as they closed in, both
machines receiving hits. Al Deere's windshield filled with the approaching German aircraft and then
the terrifying grinding blow as the 109 slammed into the Spit's propeller blades stopping the engine.
Eventually he was able to bring his crippled aircraft onto the ground crashing through anti-invasion
posts skidding to a halt in a cornfield. The Bf 109 was splashed and claimed as a victory.
When Winston Churchill spoke those famous words "Never was so much owed by so many to so
few", Alan C. Deere is the classic example of "...one of the few." The Battle of Britain began with
Deere in the thick of it.
The incident depicted in the print was one of nine close calls this amazing pilot survived throughout
the war. Some were bailouts, others crash landings. In his book NINE LIVES, Al Deere tells his
fascinating story. He ended the war with 22 confirmed victories, was the Aide-de-campe to H.M. the
Queen, and retired as Air Commodore with DSO, OBE, DFC and Bar. DFC (US), and Croix de Guerre
with palm leaves.
Deere, DSO, OBE, DFE and BAR. DFC (US), RAF (Ret.).
The Painting: Late afternoon 9 July 1940 Red and Yellow sections of No. 54 Squadron, RAF were
patrolling the Dover-Deal area just off the coast of England where 15 Bf 109 E's were sighted. A
head-on fight developed between two pilots with neither giving in, both firing as they closed in, both
machines receiving hits. Al Deere's windshield filled with the approaching German aircraft and then
the terrifying grinding blow as the 109 slammed into the Spit's propeller blades stopping the engine.
Eventually he was able to bring his crippled aircraft onto the ground crashing through anti-invasion
posts skidding to a halt in a cornfield. The Bf 109 was splashed and claimed as a victory.
When Winston Churchill spoke those famous words "Never was so much owed by so many to so
few", Alan C. Deere is the classic example of "...one of the few." The Battle of Britain began with
Deere in the thick of it.
The incident depicted in the print was one of nine close calls this amazing pilot survived throughout
the war. Some were bailouts, others crash landings. In his book NINE LIVES, Al Deere tells his
fascinating story. He ended the war with 22 confirmed victories, was the Aide-de-campe to H.M. the
Queen, and retired as Air Commodore with DSO, OBE, DFC and Bar. DFC (US), and Croix de Guerre
with palm leaves.
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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