Philip West

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Philip West - Original Aviation Art

Welcome to the Original Aircraft Paintings of Philip West. Here you can browse our selection of original Aviation Art by one of the worlds foremost and highly respected aviation artists. The majority of these original Aircraft Paintings are Oil on Canvas, and all are of exceptional quality and detail. If you are considering purchasing any of Philip West's Aircraft Paintings, the Aviation Art Gallery is able to offer a professional Picture Framing Service to complement your fine art purchase. We will ensure that the original Oil on Canvas is professionally stretched onto wooden stretcher bars and mounted into a quality wooden frame of your choice. If you would like any further details on any of our Original Aircraft Paintings, or would like details on the availability and framing options, please don't hesitate to contact us. email info@aviationartgallery.co.uk

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All prices do not Include carriage and are per individual, (unframed) Oil on Canvas Painting.

For availability of Original Aircraft Paintings, please contact us.

 

All Alone Again by Philip West

All Alone Again

by

Philip West

The Avro Lancaster was undoubtedly the RAF's greatest bomber of World War Two. Stemming from the unsuccessful Avro Manchester the Avro Lancaster carried the night bomber offensive deep into occupied Europe and in doing so, a free world legend was born. Over 7,300 were built with the last being delivered in 1946.

Canvas size: 18” x 10” approx. 46cms x 25cms.

Price: £2500.00 (Unframed)

 

Jaguar Patrol by Philip West

Jaguar Patrol

by

Philip West

Originally built as a joint effort between Great Britain and France, the Sepecat Jaguar has over the years of service, more than lived up to it's powerful feline name, providing the RAF with a supersonic ground attack and reconnaissance platform. During combat and support missions the 'Big Cat' has proven to be a very reliable and potent asset.

Oil on canvas painting. Size: 30” x 18”

Price: £2550.00 (Unframed)

 

Ever Watchful by Philip West

Ever Watchful

by

Philip West

Supermarine Spitfire OU-V, flown by Flt Lt 'Jonny' Houlton, together with his wing man in their Supermarine Spitfire Mk9’s, they are escorting a section of Avro Lancaster bombers on-route to a target somewhere over occupied Europe in 1944. Jonny Houlton was credited with the first confirmed air victory on D-Day.Today the same aircraft, but now a two-seater, is owned and flown by Caroline Grace.

Original Oil on Canvas. Measures approx. 24” x 12” / 61cms x 30.5cms

Price: £3950.00 (Unframed)

 

The Memphis Belle by Philip West

The Memphis Belle

by

Philip West

Over three years of continuous air combat the 91st Bombardment Group "The Ragged Irregulars" were based at Bassingbourn in England. They flew 340 missions with honour and bravery, over occupied Europe and bore such B-17 Flying Fortress legends as "Memphis Belle", "Shoo Shoo Baby", "General Ike" and "Nine 'O' Nine. On this day, however, the Memphis Belle is going to have to wait for the snow to be clear before it can depart on yet another dangerous mission over enemy territory. In the meantime, to enable the “Memphis Belle” to leave at the earliest opportunity when the weather clears, groundcrews carry on with their maintenance work in support of a crew and aircraft they all look upon with affection and admiration.

Canvas size: 12” x 24” / 30.5 x 61cms.

Price: £2950.00 (Unframed)

Nine O Nine No Turning Back by Philip West

"Nine O Nine" - No Turning Back

by

Philip West

An outstanding new painting by highly acclaimed and collected artist Philip West. By any standards a fabulously evocative painting, of one of the most remarkable aircraft to have flown during World War Two. Check out the detail on the nose of the aircraft, the ground crew braving freezing cold weather to get their favourite aircraft ready for when the crew arrive, look at the trees and ground - that's how it was in those days! The sun rising, though, gives you a sense of warmth as well as reassurance this mighty bomber will once again be able to take to the skies that day and in so doing, contribute to our very own freedom now.

"Nine O Nine" awaits her next mission over occupied Europe. Part of the 91st Bomb Group, 323rd Squadron, this B-17 Flying Fortress went on to complete a record mission tally of 140 without an abort or loss of a single crew member. She started operations in February 1944. By April 1945 "Nine O Nine" had flown an extraordinary 1,129 hours. This aircraft and crew represented just one of many who fought in war-torn skies for the freedom we now enjoy".

Imagine owning the Original Painting. Apart from the
artistic quality, the history of this aircraft and crew is second to none.

Original oil on canvas painting measures 18" x 30" and
is signed by the artist.

Price: £3950.00 (Unframed)

Every Second Counts - The Dambusters by Philip West

Every Second Counts - The Dambusters

by

Philip West

Wing Commander Guy Gibson and crew have just released their Upkeep mine against their primary target The Mohne dam. Wg. Cdr. Gibson went on to receive the Victoria Cross after leading 19 Avro Lancaster's on this historic mission to the Ruhr dams. Operation Chastise gave the nation a great boost in confidence during 1943 and honoured the brave men of 617 Squadron who carried out this dangerous mission.

Original oil on canvas painting

Price: £4500.00 (Unframed)

 

Operation Chastise - The Dambusters by Philip West

Operation Chastise - The Dambusters

by

Philip West

During the night of May 16/17, 1943, 19 Avro Lancaster's of the newly formed 617 Squadron carried out daring raids against four dams in the Ruhr. The Primary target was the Mohne dam. Here we see Flt Lt Maltby and crew in AJ-J flying clear of the Mohne before their Upkeep mine exploded against and breached the dam. Operation Chastise became a legend in the annals of the RAF and military history.


Original oil on canvas painting

Price: £4500.00 (Unframed)

 

Spitfires - Masters of the Air by Philip West

Spitfires - Masters of the Air

by

Philip West

At the end of another days hard air combat fighting over the war-torn skies of England, Supermarine Spitfires of 92 Squadron enjoy a rare, peaceful moment prior to returning to base during the "Battle of Britain". The few prevailed and gave us the freedom we enjoy to this day.

The painting is signed on the back of the canvas in permanent ink by these distinguished pilots: Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar;
Geoffrey Wellum DFC and Neville Duke DSO, OBE, DFC*, AFC.

Canvas size: 10” x 20” / 25.5 x 51cms.

Price: £2950.00 (Unframed)

 

Ready for Action by Philip West

Ready for Action

by

Philip West

The de Havilland Mosquito was one of the most outstanding British built aircraft of the Second World War. It was first proposed as a fast, unarmed bomber. However, once in service it proved to be extremely versatile and was produced in great numbers in various variants, fighter, bomber, photo reconnaissance and many more. The "Wooden Wonder" became a true thoroughbred.

The painting is signed on the back of the canvas in permanent ink by these distinguished pilots: Wing Commander Branse Burbridge DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar, the RAF’s top night-fighter pilot. Also, ‘Hilly’ Hilliard, former Mosquito pilot with the Banff and Pathfinder squadrons.

Original oil on canvas. Size: 10” x 18” / 25.5cms. x 46cms

Price: £2950.00 (Unframed)

 

Tornado Strike by Philip West

Tornado Strike

by

Philip West

Today's RAF Tornado's and the aircrew that fly them offer a world-class interdiction/ground attack and reconnaissance package that is second to none. The Tornado GR4 is capable of supersonic speeds and flight at low-level, making it one of the most potent attack aircraft in the world today. New systems and weapon's upgrades will ensure that the Tornado remains a versatile, effective and vital platform for many years to come.

Original oil on canvas painting. Size: 30” x 18”

Price: £2550.00 (Unframed)

 

Guardians of the Reich by Philip West

Guardians of the Reich

by

Philip West

The Messerschmitt Me 262. With a sleek shark-like fuselage, revolutionary swept back wings and Jumo turbine engines, it must have been a sight to see one autumn day in 1944 when seen for the first time. The Messerschmitt Me 262 represented the Luftwaffe’s most potent air weapon during World War Two; however, not enough were produced in time to make a decisive difference to the outcome.

“Guardians of the Reich” is signed on the back of the painting by General Gunther Rall who flew Me109s throughout the Battle of Britain. He finished the war with 275 victories, making him the third highest scoring pilot in history.

Also signed by Major Hans-Ekkeehard Bob who also flew Me109s in the Battle of Britain as well as the Polish and French campaigns. He also flew Fw 190s and Me262s in over 700 combat missions during which he achieved 59 victories.

Feldwebel Adolf Denz has also signed the painting. He flew Me 110s, Me 210s and later Me109s on the Russian front.


Guardians of the Reich Back of Painting

Back of Painting

Original oil painting size 24” x 12”

Price: £1750.00 (Unframed)

 

On the Prowl by Philip West

On the Prowl

by

Philip West

The Focke-Wulf FW 190. When this purposeful looking, squat, angular aircraft first appeared in the skies over France in 1941 it came as quite a shock and soon gained a reputation and the nickname ‘Butcher Bird’. A superb fighting machine, it served the Luftwaffe in many variants throughout the Second World War.

“On the Prowl” is signed on the back of the painting by General Gunther Rall who flew Me109s throughout the Battle of Britain. He finished the war with 275 victories, making him the third highest scoring pilot in history.

Also signed by Major Hans-Ekkeehard Bob who also flew Me109s in the Battle of Britain as well as the Polish and French campaigns. He also flew Fw 190s and Me262s in over 700 combat missions during which he achieved 59 victories.

Feldwebel Adolf Denz has also signed the painting. He flew Me 110s, Me 210s and later Me109s on the Russian front.

On the Prowl  Back of Painting

Back of Painting

Original oil painting size 24” x 12”

Price: £1750.00 (Unframed)

 

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