Step into the pioneering era of flight with this rare set of 11 original offset lithographs by Hubert C. Leach, one of Britain’s foremost aviation artists. Commissioned for the Fleet Air Arm and RAF Museums during the 1970s, each print in the series combines technical accuracy and artistic skill to capture iconic British aircraft of World War I and the interwar period. Historic planes like the Gloster Gladiator, Fairey Gordon, and Supermarine Southampton are beautifully rendered in flight, making this set a museum-worthy tribute to aviation heritage—an essential acquisition for collectors and enthusiasts of British aerospace history.
Aircraft Included (11 of 12 original prints):
Gloster Gladiator (K8032)
Fairey Gordon (K3582)
Hawker Hart (J8035)
Hawker Hind (J9068)
Armstrong Whitworth Atlas (K1085)
Supermarine Southampton Flying Boat (S-1233)
Bristol F.2 Fighter (C1105)
Sopwith Snipe
Gloster Grebe (J7516)
Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c (E1642)
Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2b (4962)
🛩️ Note: This set includes 11 of the original 12 prints — one is missing, and the price has been adjusted accordingly.
Specifications:
Artist: Hubert C. Leach
Commissioned by: Fleet Air Arm Museum / RAF Museum
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Paper: Heavyweight art stock
Size (each): Approx. 16" x 11.5"
Condition: Very good overall – minor edge wear from age and storage; unframed
🛩️ Note: This set includes 11 of the original 12 prints — one is missing, reflected in the adjusted pricing.
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