This print while available individually is part of the Battle of Britain Aces Collection. This prints shows Don Kingaby, flying a 266 SQN. Spitfire as he severely damages a JU88 over the Spithead in his first combat on 12 August, 1940.

Born in London on 7th January 1920. Joined the RAFVR in April 1939 at the age of 20. He flew a Mk.I Spitfire with No.266 Squadron during the initial stages of the Battle of Britain, claiming as damaged two Ju88s and an Me110. He then joined No.92 Squadron in September 1940, claiming 4 aircraft (including 3 Me109s) in October, then 6 more Me109s in November 1940, including 4 in a single day on the 15th. He claimed a further 12 victories during 1941, before joining No.111 Sqn and No.64 Sqn in March and April 1942 correspondingly. He later joined No.122 Squadron, and was promoted to lead the Hornchurch wing in March 1943. On D-Day, he claimed the final addition to his total, sharing in the destruction of an Me109. He was the only RAF pilot to be awarded three DFMs, and scored a total of 23 victories and 8 probables.

This is a limited first edition print by Robert Taylor titled First Combat. Signed by Robert Taylor and Don Kingaby

Print 283/990.

20” height x 24” width

*This does NOT come with certificate of authenticity