"Battle Line"

by Philip E. West

Every copy is also signed by the late
Air Vice-Marshal J.E. “Johnnie” Johnson Cb, CBE, DSO, DFC, Legion d’Honneur, Legion of Merit, DFC (USA) Order of Leopold, Croix de Guerre, DL

Overall size 28” x 21” Image size 24” x 16”

On the 6th June 1944 the invasion of Normandy commenced. The RAF was of course a major combatant and formed part of a dedicated Allied force tasked with freeing Europe. In subsequent months many great air battles were fought in the unforgiving skies and individual battles ensued. One such personal battle is depicted here, displaying the eerie feeling of the victor and vanquished between two of the greatest aircraft ever built. On this occasion the Me 109 pilot was fortunate to escape with his life.