81 years ago - the 'few' saved a nation in peril. I began this illustration in 2018 with many starts and stops and kept it tucked away until I acquired some Spitfire 'jewelry' to make a relic canvas from. The day has arrived - and so has another anniversary of the great Battle of Britain. Check back for the completed work with the included Spitfire 'jewelry' parts.

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