Historical information

Spitfire was painted originally by Barrie Clark. Born in 1943 he was a painter and Biographer. He is currently 77 years of age and still actively working.

Supermarine Spitfires were responsible for many victories in the air - war with Germany during World War 11. They were a powerful and very maneuverable aircraft.
The Rolls Royce "Merlin" engines - a V12 engine of some 1440 horse power were used to propel the aircraft.Spitfire model V B.Spitfire armament consisted of 8 - 303 in calibre machine guns,4 20 mm cannon,also a pair of 50mm Browning machine guns. With this armament they were a formidable aircraft.

Physical description

Wooden framed print of Mk 5 Spitfire aircraft by Barrie Clark.

Inscriptions & markings

Barrie A F Clark. painted in bottom left corner of print.
Lower centre of print " Spitfire by Barrie Clark ". Vickers Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V B of 243 Squadron Royal Air Force.
Spitfire has S N - M on body of aircraft.