Southern Patrol  by Philip West

During the Battle of Britain 609 Squadron (PR) and 152 Squadron (UM) were pitting themselves against the Luftwaffe. 609 based at Middle Wallop near Andover and 152 operating from Warmwell, were tasked with protecting part of 10 Group's Southern Sector. In this painting I have attempted to give a feeling of companionship and freedom during a quiet moment patrolling the south coast on the last patrol of the day.
Already a member of the Auxiliary Air Force when war broke out Hugh Dundas was soon involved in the desperate bid to protect the army during the Dunkirk evacuation. Shot down during the Battle of Britain he quickly rejoined the fight and for five, heroic almost unbroken years he flew Spitfires and Typhoons against the enemy over Britain, France, North Africa and Italy.
Sir Hugh's brother john Dundas flew with 609 Squadron. He was lost in action on 28th November 1940 after shooting down Oberst Helmuth Wieck, Germany's top scoring fighter ace at that time.

850 limited edition prints S/N by the artist and
Group Captain Sir Hugh Dundas CBE, DSO, DFC
Print size: 18" X 30"
Image size: 13" X 26"
Price: Sold Out

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