No Room for Error by Philip West

Capt Eric (Winkle) Brown launches his Seafire TM379, from the deck of the trials carrier HMS Pretoria Castle in July 1945. Unlike other carriers, those used for trials, usually had their decks clear of other aircraft. On this day, once the aircraft is launched the carrier’s crew streamed onto the deck to check the surface and clear anything that may obstruct a landing. TM379, was the first prototype, Seafire Mk 45 and was fitted with a Rotol contra prop, modified fin, rudder and tail hook.

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Primary Edition

Signed by three former Seafire pilots

Artist's Proofs & Remarques

Signed by five former Seafire pilots, including the legendary Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown CBE, DSC, AFC. KCVSA. (Capt. Brown holds the world record for the most carrier landings and for flying the largest number of different aircraft including the Me262, Me163 rocket plane as well as all of the first British jets.