Introducing a new element to the JustPilots range, artwork! After a lengthy break from the creative studio we are once again working on new masters for a new and extensive line of radio control model pilot figures. While working on the research it suddenlt dawned on us, "Why not bring out some prints of the subjects we are working on?". And so a new venture was launched, MILITARYART.ca which caters for a broad spectrum of military subjects. The first series is to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. We hope you enjoy these and others as they come along. If you have any ideas for further sets we would be happy to hear from you.

John Perry
JustPilots and MilitaryArt

The Battle of Britain was fought during the summer of 1940 over the skies of southern England and reached its climax on September 15, when the Royal Air Force (RAF) downed 56 invading German aircraft in two dogfights lasting less than an hour. The costly raid convinced the German high command that the Luftwaffe could not achieve air supremacy over Britain, and the next day daylight attacks were replaced with nighttime sorties as a concession of defeat. On September 19, Nazi leader Adolf Hitler postponed indefinitely "Operation Sea Lion" -- the amphibious invasion of Britain. Although heavy German aid raids on London and other British cities would continue through spring 1941, the Battle of Britain had been effectively won.

By denying the Germans a quick victory, depriving them of forces to be used in their invasion of the USSR, and proving to America that increased arms support for Britain was not in vain, the outcome of the Battle of Britain greatly changed the course of World War II. As Churchill said of the RAF fliers during the Battle of Britain, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

To commemorate this milestone in aviation, military and world history, John Perry has created a set of four full-figure studies of prominant fighter pilots of the day.; Group Captain Douglas Bader, Squadron Leader Adolf "Sailor" Malan, Major Adolf Galland and Major Werner Molders.

For full item information and ordering details please proceed to the Military Art store.