Saro Sr.53 by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

A Ministry of Supply contract issued in the mid 1950s resulted in the unique Saro SR.53 supersonic interceptor fighter, which incorporated a mixed powerplant consisting of an Armstrong Siddeley Viper turbojet mounted above a liquid-propellant de Havilland Spectre rocket motor. First flown in 1957, the aircraft displayed good characteristics, but was ultimately not put into production.

Signed by Eric Winkle Brown (deceased).

Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs.

Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)