Brooks Aviation Art 

On a Wing and a Prayer

by Philip West



The venerable Fairy Swordfish was the Fleet Air Arm's premier torpedo-bomber at the start of World War II. It may have been archaic in appearance, but its courageous crews proved time and time again that it was a potent fighting machine. 'Stringbags' as they were affectionately known, served in several important roles and theatres including Coastal Command, the Mediterranean and flying from MAC-ships protecting North Atlantic and Arctic convoys.


16" x 27"

Available in the following editions

100 Limited edition   Signed by Swordfish pilot Stanley Brand. $190 
50 Artist's proof Signed by Swordfish pilots Stanley Brand and John Moffat $250 



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