Rare Gerald Coulson Birth of a Legend Limited Edition signed by Jeffrey Quill Spitfire Test Pilot. This is the Limited Edition number 429 / 500 published in 1985 and embossed with Publishers Blind Stamp. Signed by the artist Gerald Coulson and Jeffrey Kindersley Quill, OBE, AFC, FRAeS a British test pilot who served with the Royal Air Force and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during World War and was the second man to fly the prototype Supermarine Spitfire in the 1930s. The print measures approximately 32.5 x 27 inches and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very good condition. Print historical detail : The Spitfire was designed by R J Mitchell and the prototype Spitfire had its maiden flight on 5th March 1936 which is the subject of this print. The Spitfire entered service with the RAF in August 1938 with 19 Squadron based at Duxford. At the outbreak of WW2 there were 187 Spitfires in RAF service, when production ceased in 1948 a total of 20,351 Spitfires had been built and was retired from front line service in 1954. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99. This print can be sent tubed or flat packed any additional shipping is charged at cost.