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BATTLE OF BRITAIN SIGNED FIGHTER PRINTS

We now have available, in our Brewery Shop, a limited number of unframed and unmounted Battle of Britain signed fighter prints for £100 each (10% discount if ordered before September).

Following the visit of the Station Commander of RAF Halton to the brewery in 1999, Richard Jenkinson was invited to the Battle of Britain reception the following year. As a token of respect we selected our 300's Old Ale beer and created a special Battle of Britain label to take along as special refreshment. This was very well received and led to it being produced for local sales, with a donation being made per bottle to RAF Halton charities.

After a successful launch in 2001 at the Officer's Mess the idea of making more for future receptions was hatched, in particular, exploring the possibility of commemorating the pilots themselves. We thought that commissioning a painting signed by a number of pilots to use on the bottle label would be very appropriate, and donations from sales of number prints could also be made to RAF Halton charities. After discussing the idea with Group Captain Dusty Amroliwala he recommended Michael Turner for the job as artist. It turned out that as a member of the Guild of Aviation Artists there could not have been anybody else more appropriate.

The initial phase of signings took place in summer 2003 with a subsequent session taking place, memorably, at the Brewery in August that year. The aim of the picture is to provide pleasure and enjoyment in the present and a reminder of the immense bravery of our pilots both past, present and future. 

If you are interested in finding out more please contact us on 01296 613647 or come in to the Brewery Shop when you are passing.