Battle of Britain Print

"Stapme takes the salute"
Prints and story of Battle of Britain pilot P/O "Stapme" Stapleton and
Baron Franz von Werra "The one that got away"

Prints from the painting by John Howard Worsley.

Copyright 2004

 

September 5th 1940. Pilot officer 'Stapme' Stapleton zooms over downed Baron Franz von Werra after
a dogfight in the skies of Kent. The German pilot attempts to burn documents before being captured by
an army cook and other soldiers. He salutes the RAF pilot who pressed him to force-land his ME 109.

Later he becomes the only German prisoner to escape and
make his way back to Germany.

Tells how many WW2 pilots were inspired by the exploits and skill of Urnst Udet

Available as hand mounted prints 10" x 8" , 14" x 11" , 20" x 16".

Canvas prints also available to order