{"product_id":"rhapsody-in-blue-by-gerald-coulson-ap","title":"Rhapsody in Blue by Gerald Coulson. (AP)","description":"DHM2617AP. Rhapsody in Blue by Gerald Coulson. \u003cp\u003e The 70th Anniversary of the Spitfire 1936-2006. Geralds majestic study of Spitfire prototype K5054, resplendent in its new all-blue paint scheme, is seen banking high above the clouds during an early test flight in March 1936. As the little fighter lifted off Eastleigh airfield into the early spring sunshine, Summers knew immediately that Supermarine had created a thoroughbred.  Powered by a 900hp Rolls Royce Merlin engine, the prototype at once displayed superb handling qualities and performance, achieving almost 350mph in level flight.  Thus was born the Spitfire, the most famous British aircraft of all time.  The Spitfire was to become the most important single type Allied aircraft of World War Two, was built in greater numbers than any other Allied fighter, and remianed in production throughout the war.  Its superb design allowed the airframe to be continually developed and by the end of the war, now with twice the engine power, Mitchells little fighter had won its place in history.  Adored by its pilots, in experienced hands the Spitfire was invincible in close air-to-air combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Supplied without usual companion print. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo prints available.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by Chief Test Pilot Alex Henshaw (deceased), \u003cbr\u003eFlight Lieutenant Richard L Jones (deceased), \u003cbr\u003eWing Commander Jack Rose CMG MBE DFC (deceased) \u003cbr\u003eand \u003cbr\u003eWing Commander George W Swanwick (deceased). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Limited edition of 10 artist proofs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Paper size 27 inches x 24 inches (69cm x 61cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54135237509453,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWdhm2617.jpg?v=1781871959","url":"https:\/\/militaryaviationartprints.com\/products\/rhapsody-in-blue-by-gerald-coulson-ap","provider":"Military Aviation Art Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}