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Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC (deceased) - Art prints and originals signed by Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC (deceased)

Peter V Ayerst

Peter V Ayerst
The signature of Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC (deceased)

15 / 5 / 2014Died : 15 / 5 / 2014

Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC (deceased)

Peter Ayerst joined the RAF in 1938, and was posted to 73 Squadron in August 1939, flying Hurricanes. He went to France with the squadron, scoring his first victory in April 1940. After a spell instructing, when he shared in the destruction of a He111 with two other instructors, he had postings with both 145 and 243 Squadrons. In July 1942 he went to 33 Squadron, before promotion to flight commander with 238 Squadron, both postings with further combat success. After a period in South Africa, he returned to the UK, joining 124 Squadron flying Spitfire MkVIIs in defence of the invasion ports, where he scored his final victory; then flew Spitfire MkIXs on bomber escorts to Germany. He later became a Spitfire test pilot at Castle Bromwich. Peter finished the war not only a brilliant fighter Ace, but also one of the most highly regarded wartime instructors in the RAF. His final victory tally stood at 5 destroyed, 1 probable, 3 damaged and 2 further destroyed on the ground. Peter Ayerst died on 15th May 2014.

Hurricane Patrol by Graeme Lothian.


Hurricane Patrol by Graeme Lothian.
15 editions.
13 of the 15 editions feature up to 3 additional signatures.
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Tally Ho! by Philip West.


Tally Ho! by Philip West.
3 editions.
All 3 editions feature up to 4 additional signature(s).
£100.00 - £195.00

In Them We Trust by Ivan Berryman.


In Them We Trust by Ivan Berryman.
15 of 16 editions available.
All 8 editions featuring up to 2 additional signatures are available.
£2.70 - £500.00


Juno Beach by Anthony Saunders.


Juno Beach by Anthony Saunders.
4 of 5 editions available.
All 5 editions feature up to 2 additional signatures.
£80.00 - £300.00

Undaunted by Odds by Robert Taylor.


Undaunted by Odds by Robert Taylor.
4 editions.
All 4 editions feature up to 16 additional signature(s).
£210.00 - £425.00

The Fledgling by Ivan Berryman.


The Fledgling by Ivan Berryman.
14 of 15 editions available.
All 7 editions featuring up to 2 additional signatures are available.
£2.70 - £500.00


Spitfire Mk.IXE by Ivan Berryman.


Spitfire Mk.IXE by Ivan Berryman.
15 of 16 editions available.
All 8 editions featuring up to 3 additional signatures are available.
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Spitfires - High Patrol by Philip West.


Spitfires - High Patrol by Philip West.
One of 2 editions available.
Both editions feature 2 additional signatures.
£120.00

Land, Sea and Air by Ivan Berryman.


Land, Sea and Air by Ivan Berryman.
13 editions.
7 of the 13 editions feature up to 2 additional signatures.
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Spitfire F Mk21 by Ivan Berryman.


Spitfire F Mk21 by Ivan Berryman.
12 of 13 editions available.
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The Battle for the Skies Over Dieppe, 19th August 1942 by Graeme Lothian.


The Battle for the Skies Over Dieppe, 19th August 1942 by Graeme Lothian.
13 editions.
7 of the 13 editions feature up to 3 additional signatures.
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High Pursuit by Ivan Berryman.


High Pursuit by Ivan Berryman.
17 of 18 editions available.
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Spitfires Over St Michaels Mount by Robert Taylor.


Spitfires Over St Michaels Mount by Robert Taylor.
Both editions sold out.
Both editions feature up to 3 additional signatures.



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Hurricane Patrol by Graeme Lothian.

After taking part in the Battle of France early in 1940, 85 Squadron moved to Croydon on the 19th August, where, led by renowned squadron leader Peter Townsend DSO DFC, the squadron played a notable part in the Battle of Britain. Thirty Hurricane squadrons participated in the Battle of Britain compared to only eighteen Spitfire squadrons, claiming 80 percent of the RAF victories. Sir Sidney Camms innovative design ensured the Hurricane became a classic fighter. Hurricane Patrol portrays Squadron Leader Peter Townsend leading 85 Squadron on a high altitude sortie during the long hot summer of 1940.


Tally Ho! by Philip West.

Flt. Lt. Geoffrey Wellum of 92 Squadron once again takes his trusted Spitfire into attack high over southern England. Any moment now both he and one other Spitfire pilot will be flying into hell amongst at least a dozen Luftwaffe He111s on their way to drop their bombs on London. Geoffrey Wellum together with other pilots of Fighter Command became One of the Few and fought with courage and determination.


In Them We Trust by Ivan Berryman.

Two Spitfire Mk1Bs of 92 Squadron patrol the south coast from their temporary base at Ford, here passing over the Needles rocks, Isle of Wight, in the Spring of 1942.


Juno Beach by Anthony Saunders.

As shells from the naval bombardment whistle overhead, and ground-fire crackles around them, a pair of Mk IXb Spitfires from 412 Canadian Squadron make a fast run over Juno Beach, in support of the Third Canadian Division storming ashore. By the end of the day more than 21,000 men had landed on Juno, the second most heavily defended of all the D-Day beaches, with the Canadians advancing further inland than any other Allied troops.


Undaunted by Odds by Robert Taylor.

On 6th November 1935, a prototype aircraft took to the air for the very first time. As Sydney Camm's sturdy, single-engine monoplane fighter climbed into the sky, few realized that it was destined to become one of the enduring symbols of the greatest air battle ever fought. Its name was the Hawker Hurricane. Undaunted by Odds is a moving tribute to the Hurricane and the gallant pilots who flew it in combat. The painting portrays the Hurricanes of the 303 Polish Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain as the unit climbs steadily to intercept yet another incoming wave of enemy bombers heading for London in September 1940. Soon the already battle-hardened Polish pilots will once again be in the thick of the action.


The Fledgling by Ivan Berryman.

Under the watchful eye of his more experienced tutor a trainee pilot gets his first taste of the Spitfire Mk.IIa, airborne from Tangmere early in 1941. The nearest aircraft is P7856 (YT-C) which enjoyed a long career, surviving until 1945.


Spitfire Mk.IXE by Ivan Berryman.

A pair of Spitfire Mk.IXEs of 611 Squadron make their way home from a patrol during the summer of 1942. At this time 611 Squadron were based at Kenley and were the first squadron to receive the new Mk.IX putting it on equal terms, for the first time, with the formidable Focke-Wulf 190.


Spitfires - High Patrol by Philip West.

A gathering section of 124 Squadron Spitfires led by Peter Ayerst climbs for height above the bomber stream and a lone Mosquito. This squadron plus many others was tasked with protecting the bombers over occupied Europe. For these long range missions the Spitfires carry 90 Gallon Slipper Tanks to extend the relatively short endurance of the aircraft. In combat with enemy fighters they would jettison the tanks. However, following a shortage, they were encouraged to bring them back if they possibly could.


Land, Sea and Air by Ivan Berryman.

Spitfire of 761 Training Squadron (attached to the Royal Navy) flies over the Forth Railway Bridge on the eve of World War Two, also shown is HMS Royal Oak departing Rosyth for the open sea.


Spitfire F Mk21 by Ivan Berryman.

Pushing the concept of the Spitfire almost to the limit, the sleek F Mk212 represented the ultimate in fighter design at the end of the Second World War. Powered by the mighty Griffon 61 engine driving a five blade propeller, its armament consisted of four 20mm British Hispano Cannon, two in each wing. This example is LA200 (DL-E) of 91 Sqn in 1945.


The Battle for the Skies Over Dieppe, 19th August 1942 by Graeme Lothian.

A large umbrella of Spitfire Wings covered most of the sky over Dieppe during the Allied attack Operation Jubilee on 19th August 1942. Squadron leader Johnnie Johnson leads 610 (County of Chester) Squadron down from top cover support to lend a hand to Spitfires of 485 Squadron (New Zealand) and 411 Squadron (Canadian) which made up the 12 Group Wing, led by W/C Pat Jameson. The enemy being made up of a huge mixed force of Fw190 and Me109 fighters from JG2 and JG26. 12 Group Wing flew four times that disastrous day and in the end the Royal Air Force lost 106 aircraft compared to the Luftwaffe losses of 48.


High Pursuit by Ivan Berryman.

Squadron Leader H C Sawyer is depicted here flying his 65 Sqn Spitfire Mk.1a R6799 (YT-D) in the skies above Kent on 31st July 1940 at the height of the Battle of Britain. Chasing him is Major Hans Trubenbach of 1 Gruppe, Lehrgeschwader 2 in his Messerschmitt Vf109E-3 (Red 12) . The encounter lasted eight minutes with both pilots surviving.


Spitfires Over St Michaels Mount by Robert Taylor.

Robert has chosen to show a Spitfire in the Battle of Britain colours of No 41 Squadron for his romantic portrayal of a Spitfire over St Michaels Mount, just off the coast of Cornwall - where the southwest corner of the British Isles meets the mighty Atlantic. This famous and historic landmark dating back to the Iron Age is steeped in folklore and legend. The castle of St Michaels Mount, perched atop a great granite rock that rises majestically out of the sea in Mounts Bay, for centuries made a tempting site for fighting forces. Here Robert cleverly uses this historic fort to provide a symbolic backdrop to a wonderful study of one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built.

Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC (deceased)

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