Home at Dusk
by
Philip West
After another long day of dog-fighting with enemy aircraft, Flt. Lt.
Geoffrey Wellum and his wingman from 92 Squadron make their way back
to base as the sun sets over the River Thames. As sure as night follows
day, both pilots are all too aware that tomorrow will bring more aerial
combat and the ever present threat they may never live to see another
sunset.
The Primary Edition is signed by the artist.
The Artist Proofs and Remarque Editions are also signed by
Fl. Lt. Geoff Wellum DFC – as featured in the picture.
(For further details, please see below)
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC joined the RAF with a Short Service
Commission in August 1939. He joined no 92 Squadron flying Spitfires
in June 1940 at the time of Dunkirk. He flew throughout the Battle of
Britain, later completing over 50 fighter sweeps and escorts over northern
France and Belgium until August 1941. He then joined 65 Squadron as
Flight Commander in March 1942 operating over northern France and flew
off Aircraft Carrier Furious on operation Pedestal, to Malta. (Geoff
was a Flt. Lt. during “Operation Pedestal”) He returned
to the UK as a test pilot Gloster Aircraft and finished the war as a
Pilot Attack Instructor. Geoffrey Wellum was credited with three destroyed,
four probables and several damaged and was awarded the DFC in July 1941.
Approx. overall print size: 17¼” x 27½”/
44 x 70cms
Edition Size: 300 Primary Edition, 65 Artist
Proofs, and 10 Remarques
Primary Edition Price: $150.00 [Order]
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AP Price: $190.00 [Order]
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Remarques Price: $415.00 [Order]
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