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Rabbitsqn - History.
Rabbitsqn rare aviation books and prints
was started by
Bob, a keen collector
himself of Aviation art, became aware that some prints, though excellent in
quality, were not really affordable to the man in the street. In addition, the
research that needed to be carried out for historical accuracy was sometimes
sadly lacking.
Bob’s idea was to
produce a really good Battle of Britain Painting signed by some Fighter Pilots
but that was historically accurate in every detail.
Michael Robinson,
author of “Best of the Few” and the worlds leading expert on 92 Sqn inspired
Bob. He had read this excellent book and decided that his first print would be
one depicting 92 Sqn Spitfires in combat during the Battle of Britain.
Michael Robinson
was approached and although somewhat sceptical at first soon warmed to the task
ahead and it is thanks to Mike that we had the day, date, aircraft codes and
fighter pilots involved for the picture, now all we needed was an artist to
paint it.
David Pritchard
was working part time for a local art gallery in Farnborough, Hants. David had
once been headmaster at a local Church run school. One day while Bob was having
a picture framed he asked David, “You don’t know of a decent aviation artist do
you?” David replied, “Yes I do, it’s me!” So arrangements were made for a mock
up to be done and David was hired!
All the
ingredients were together for a good print except the funding to do it, but
that was soon remedied in the person of Stuart Mitchell who was a keen art
collector himself and wanted to be involved.
The results can
now be seen in some beautiful pictures and portraits. Click on Portraits or
Pictures to see more.
Comments on this page should be emailed to Alan @ FDLC.co.uk
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