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Oil on Canvas "Diving Spitfire" Dion Pears (1929-85)
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Oil on Canvas "Diving Spitfire" Dion Pears (1929-85)

1940 - 1960
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

This is a large framed oil of a diving Mark IX Spitfire FY-F flown by Squadron Leader Hugo Armstrong RAAF DFC&Bar, he was the commanding officer of 611 Squadron (County of Lancaster).

He was shot down over Boulogne on 5th February 1943.

Painted by Dion Pears, born in Richmond, Surrey in 1929, grandson of the famed marine artist Charles Pears, and known for his atmospheric paintings of aircraft, racing cars and seascapes.

In excellent condition.

Size:

Picture - 24" x 36" (61 x 91.5cm)

Frame - 29" x 41.25" (74 x 105)

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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AJD Antiques has dated this Dion Pears Spitfire Painting to the 1960s.

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SA1223842
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Description
This is a large framed oil of a diving Mark IX Spitfire FY-F flown by Squadron Leader Hugo Armstrong RAAF DFC&Bar, he was the commanding officer of 611 Squadron (County of Lancaster).

He was shot down over Boulogne on 5th February 1943.

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Painted by Dion Pears, born in Richmond, Surrey in 1929, grandson of the famed marine artist Charles Pears, and known for his atmospheric paintings of aircraft, racing cars and seascapes.
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In excellent condition.

Size:

Picture - 24" x 36" (61 x 91.5cm)

Frame - 29" x 41.25" (74 x 105)

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Dion Pears Spitfire Painting to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223842
Dealers Internal Ref
40106
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A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears.
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Archive I A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears.

Oil on Canvas "Diving Spitfire" Dion Pears (1929-85)

Archive II A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears. View II
Archive III A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears. View III
Archive IV A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears. View IV
Archive V A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears. View V
Archive VI A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears. View VI
Archive VII A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears. View VII
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A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears.
Oil on Canvas "Diving Spitfire" Dion Pears (1929-85)
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A framed oil painting on canvas depicting a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft diving through clouds over a green countryside landscape, signed by artist Dion Pears.
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  • ObjectOil Paintings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Realism
  • MaterialOil Paint, Canvas, Wood
  • ColourSky Blue and Green
  • MotifsSupermarine Spitfire, Cloudscape background, Aerial countryside view, Moulded wood frame
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This oil painting on canvas by Dion Pears dates from 1960 in a mid-century realism style, depicting a Mark IX Spitfire FY-F diving through a cloudscape over an aerial countryside view in sky blue and green. The artwork sits inside a brown moulded wood frame with an inner cream slip, featuring a signature by the artist in the lower right corner. The piece measures 74 cm high, 105 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. This framed painting suits display in a gentleman's library or above the mantel in a living space, bringing mid-century aviation art into a modern interior. The subject matter captures a specific historical aircraft flown by Squadron Leader Hugo Armstrong, painted in an atmospheric style characteristic of the artist's aviation works. The wooden frame provides a finished border ready for wall mounting in a study, office, or reception room.

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Aviation art became a recognised genre in the twentieth century, driven by the rapid development of flight and wartime documentation. Artists captured aircraft in motion, focusing on technical accuracy, atmospheric conditions, and dramatic aerial perspectives.

Mid-twentieth-century oil paintings were typically executed on stretched cotton or linen canvas using oil-based pigments. These canvases were then mounted within layered wooden frames, frequently featuring light-coloured canvas or wood inner slips.

Authentic paintings from this era often display light surface craquelure, natural darkening on the reverse side of the canvas, and hand-applied artist signatures. Frame hardware and period framing labels on the back also assist in dating the piece.

An aviation oil painting creates a clear focal point when positioned above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk in a home office. Pairing the canvas with dark wood furniture, leather seating, and brass metalwork reinforces the understated historical aesthetic.

Display oil paintings away from direct sunlight, extreme humidity, and heat sources to prevent pigment fading or canvas distortion. Dust the surface lightly with a dry, soft-bristled brush, and avoid water or liquid chemicals.
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