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Hurricane-Portrait of a Stalwart

I have number 30 of a run of this print, it is signed by four Hurricane pilots and would like to confirm who they were.
These are the two signatures I am not sure of. Can someone identify these for me please.

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By: Scott Marlee - 14th November 2009 at 22:00

dennis..can we see the front of the painting? im quite interested

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By: Denis - 14th November 2009 at 21:46

Many thanks!

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By: gedburke3 - 14th November 2009 at 19:52

Hi,
No, they are two different people entirely.
Wing Commander John Young flew civilian airliners post war and died last year.
The artist, John Young is still alive and exhibited at this years Guild of aviation art exhibition in London.
The signatures shown in your original posting are Bob Foster of 605 Squadron (Already identified) and John Young of 249 Squadron.
Hope that this clarifies it for you.
Best wishes
Gerry

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By: Denis - 14th November 2009 at 14:37

Thanks you for your answers, I take it that John Young the artist is the same Wing Commander John Young?

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By: gedburke3 - 14th November 2009 at 11:07

Hi,
The second signature is Wing Commander John Young.
He flew with 249 during the Battle of Britain and sadly died last year.
He was also the historian of the Battle of Britain Fighter Association.
Hope this helps
Gerry

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By: QldSpitty - 14th November 2009 at 01:11

Bob Foster is still alive.A friend got some 54 Squadron photos of them at Richmond Australia signed by him not so long ago.

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