Limited Edition RAF English Electric Lightning Aviation Print – Double Pencil Signed – No. 560/1000
$175.32
Limited Edition RAF English Electric Lightning Aviation Print – Double Pencil Signed – No. 560/1000
A superb limited edition aviation print entitled Cruising Home by aviation artist Sean Rodwell, featuring the iconic English Electric Lightning RAF fighter aircraft climbing majestically above the British countryside.
Signed by both the artist and pilot J H Spencer
Air Commodore John Holt Spencer CBE, AFC (1939–2014)
Royal Air Force | Fighter Pilot | Senior RAF Officer
John Holt Spencer was a distinguished Royal Air Force officer and fighter pilot who rose to the rank of Air Commodore. He was particularly associated with the English Electric Lightning supersonic fighter aircraft.
Born on 2 October 1939, he joined the RAF as a cadet pilot in February 1958 and enjoyed a military career spanning more than 37 years.
Military career
1958: Joined the RAF as a cadet pilot.
1968: Served as an Interceptor Weapons Instructor with No. 92 Squadron.
1973: Flight Commander of B Flight, No. 92 Squadron, flying Lightnings at RAF Gütersloh, Germany.
1982: Appointed Officer Commanding No. 11 Squadron at RAF Binbrook.
1986: Became Station Commander of RAF Binbrook.
1990: Promoted to Air Commodore and appointed Director of Personnel (Air).
1994: Appointed Director of Personnel Management, Officers and Aircrew.
He frequently flew Lightning XR728, which carried his initials JS on its tail.
Honours
He received the Air Force Cross (AFC) in 1976 and was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1988.
He retired on 2 October 1995 and died on 27 November 2014, aged 75.
The aircraft is beautifully depicted in its distinctive RAF markings, with exceptional attention to detail, capturing the power and elegance of one of Britain’s most celebrated Cold War fighter jets.
The frame measures approx 69cm x 50.5cm
The combination of the artist’s pencil signature, the RAF Air Commodore’s signature and the individually numbered edition makes this a particularly desirable piece for collectors of British military aviation memorabilia.
An impressive display piece for an aviation enthusiast, former RAF serviceman, military history collector or anyone with an interest in the legendary English Electric Lightning.
Please see photographs for the signatures, edition number, artwork and overall condition.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a double-signed, limited edition aviation print, ready for display.
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