Readiness at Dawn by Nicolas Trudgian, features RAF Spitfires of 74 Squadron during the Battle of Britain. Spitfires of 74 Squadron return to their base from an intense dogfight over the English Channel. As soon as they land they are hastily re-armed and re-fuelled by their diligent ground crews, so at a moments notice they can be scrambled to intercept another raid from the German Luftwaffe. By the end of October 1940 The Battle of Britain was won by the gallant 'Few' and the plans to invade England were terminated. This Special Battle of Britain Edition has been signed by the artist along with TEN of the "Few": Wing Commander John Freeborn DFC* Air Commodore John Ellacombe CB DFC* Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC AE Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC AE Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson Squadron Leader Nigel Rose Wing Commander Terence Kane Squadron Leader Tony Pickering AE Flight Lieutenant Terry Clark DFM AE Leading Signalman Luiz Flower. Edition: 80 Overall Size: 16.5 x 11.5 inches including borders. LAST ONE IN STOCK