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Aviation artist Steve Heyen is specializes in well-researched images of historic aircraft and actual events. Here is Spitfire Mk IX flown by Squadron Leader John Ratten, 453Squadron, early 1944. Oil on canvas. Available also as limited edition print.

Steve’s website is available at:
http://www.stevenheyenart.com/

[Steve Heyen, used by permisison of the artist]