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Peter V Ayerst

Name : Peter V Ayerst Awards : Distinguished Flying Cross

Peter Ayerst joined the RAF in 1938, and was posted to 73 Squadron in August 1939, flying Hurricanes. He went to France with the squadron, scoring his first victory in April 1940. After a spell instructing, when he shared in the destruction of a He111 with two other instructors, he had postings with both 145 and 243 Squadrons. In July 1942 he went to 33 Squadron, before promotion to flight commander with 238 Squadron, both postings with further combat success. After a period in South Africa, he returned to the UK, joining 124 Squadron flying Spitfire MkVIIs in defence of the invasion ports, where he scored his final victory; then flew Spitfire MkIXs on bomber escorts to Germany. He later became a Spitfire test pilot at Castle Bromwich. Peter finished the war not only a brilliant fighter Ace, but also one of the most highly regarded wartime instructors in the RAF. His final victory tally stood at 5 destroyed, 1 probable, 3 damaged and 2 further destroyed on the ground.

Artwork signed by this Pilot or Aircrew

Clipped Signature - Peter Ayerst

Land, Sea and Air by Ivan Berryman. (D)

The Battle for the Skies Over Dieppe, 19th August 1942 by Graeme Lothian. (H)

Hurricane Patrol by Graeme Lothian. (J)

High Pursuit by Ivan Berryman. (J)

In Them We Trust by Ivan Berryman. (H)

Spitfire F Mk21 by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Spitfire Mk.IXE by Ivan Berryman. (H)

The Fledgling by Ivan Berryman. (E)

Juno Beach by Anthony Saunders.

Tally Ho! by Philip West. (AP)

Spitfires Over St Michaels Mount by Robert Taylor.

Spitfires - High Patrol by Philip West.

Undaunted by Odds by Robert Taylor. (C)

Portrait of Wing Commander Peter Ayerst by David Pritchard

High Spirits by David Pritchard

Churchills Few by David Pritchard

Battle Attack by David Pritchard

Aircraft for : Peter V Ayerst
A list of all aircraft associated with Peter V Ayerst. A profile page including a list of all art prints for the aircraft is available by clicking the aircraft name.
Aircraft	Info
Hurricane Click the name above to see prints featuring Hurricane aircraft. Manufacturer : Hawker Production Began : 1936 Number Built : 14533	Hurricane Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500, ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four 20mm cannon. All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in 1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600 for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533 Hurricanes were built.
Spitfire Click the name above to see prints featuring Spitfire aircraft. Manufacturer : Supermarine Production Began : 1936 Retired : 1948 Number Built : 20351	Spitfire Royal Air Force fighter aircraft, maximum speed for mark I Supermarine Spitfire, 362mph up to The Seafire 47 with a top speed of 452mph. maximum ceiling for Mk I 34,000feet up to 44,500 for the mark XIV. Maximum range for MK I 575 miles . up to 1475 miles for the Seafire 47. Armament for the various Marks of Spitfire. for MK I, and II . eight fixed .303 browning Machine guns, for MKs V-IX and XVI two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 browning machine guns. and on later Marks, six to eight Rockets under the wings or a maximum bomb load of 1,000 lbs. Designed by R J Mitchell, The proto type Spitfire first flew on the 5th March 1936. and entered service with the Royal Air Force in August 1938, with 19 squadron based and RAF Duxford. by the outbreak of World war two, there were twelve squadrons with a total of 187 spitfires, with another 83 in store. Between 1939 and 1945, a large variety of modifications and developments produced a variety of MK,s from I to XVI. The mark II came into service in late 1940, and in March 1941, the Mk,V came into service. To counter the Improvements in fighters of the Luftwaffe especially the FW190, the MK,XII was introduced with its Griffin engine. The Fleet Air Arm used the Mk,I and II and were named Seafires. By the end of production in 1948 a total of 20,351 spitfires had been made and 2408 Seafires. The most produced variant was the Spitfire Mark V, with a total of 6479 spitfires produced. The Royal Air Force kept Spitfires in front line use until April 1954.

Squadrons for : Peter V Ayerst
A list of all squadrons known to have been served with by Peter V Ayerst. A profile page is available by clicking the squadron name.
Squadron	Info
No.124 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 1st February 1918 Fate : Disbanded 1st April 1946 Baroda Danger is our opportunity Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.124 Sqn RAF	No.124 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.
No.145 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 15th May 1918 Fate : Disbanded 15th October 1957 Polish Diu noctoque pugnamus - We fight by day and night Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.145 Sqn RAF	No.145 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.
No.238 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 20th August 1918 Fate : Disbanded 4th October 1948 Ad finem - To the end Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.238 Sqn RAF	No.238 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.
No.243 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : August 1918 Fate : Disbanded 15th April 1946 Swift in pursuit Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.243 Sqn RAF	No.243 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.
No.33 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 12th January 1916 Loyalty Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.33 Sqn RAF	No.33 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.
No.73 Sqn RAF Country : UK Founded : 1st July 1917 Fate : Disbanded 17th March 1969 Tutor et ultor - Protector and avenger Click the name above to see prints featuring aircraft of No.73 Sqn RAF	No.73 Sqn RAF Full profile not yet available.

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