“Unleashed” is the test flight of a new Spitfire IX prior to delivery to a front line Squadron. The mark IX was principally developed as an urgent response to the improved BF 109G and the arrival of the Focke-Wulf 190A which was outclassing the Spitfire V. It was achieved by fitting the Merlin 60 to the then current VC airframe. The slightly lengthened cowling was the only visual change to the airframe and the new Mk IX had a top speed of 402mph with a much-improved rate of climb and acceleration. 

With 5,609 Mk IX’s built this “interim” model became the most widely supplied version of the Spitfire and helped the RAF re-establish ascendancy over the Luftwaffe for tactical air supremacy. 

Original oil on canvas, image size 76cm x 61cm. Signed by the artist.

Original not for sale - private collection

Fine art paper print – image size 49cm x 40cm , edition size 350

271gsm permajet oyster fine art paper print.  £85.00 SALE £72.00

271gsm permajet oyster fine art paper print pre-fitted to wash mount with back board. £128.00 SALE £109.00

Fine art canvas print – image size 57cm x 46cm , edition size 95

100% Cotton Canvas fine art print fitted to 20mm wooden stretcher bars, individually hand embellished with oil paint & hand varnished by the artist. £236.00 SALE £200.00

Custom produced print – Edition size 50

Specific size produced on paper, canvas, glass, acrylic, MDF, dibond including bespoke wall mounts. Priced on individual specification, please contact me directly for options and details.

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