Philip West poignant painting depicts the dawn of a new day as it illuminates a Lancaster of 57 Squadron returning to RAF East Kirkby from night operations over occupied Europe, escorted home by a RAF Swannington based Mosquito night fighter of 85 Squadron. 25 Artist Proof Editions All editions are signed by the artist Philip West along with two distinguished RAF pilots who flew operationally with the RAF Squadrons depicted, in World War Two; Flight Lieutenant Phil Ainley DFC (Lancaster Pilot with 57 Squadron) Wing Commander Branse Burbridge DSO*, DFC*, the RAF’s top night-fighter pilot (Mosquito pilot with 85 Squadron) Overall Size: 28” x 20” (inches)