Awaiting the Call
AWAITING THE CALL — Hawker Hurricane Mk I R4118
There are moments in aviation history that are not defined by combat, but by the silence that comes before it.
“Awaiting the Call” depicts Hawker Hurricane Mk I R4118, one of the remarkable surviving aircraft that actually took part in the Battle of Britain. The composition captures one of those quiet moments on the ground: the aircraft prepared and ready, while the ground crew wait for the next call.
Built by the Gloster Aircraft Company in 1940, R4118 was delivered to No. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron RAF on 17 August of that year. Operating from RAF Croydon during the Battle of Britain, the aircraft completed 49 combat sorties and was credited with destroying or damaging five enemy aircraft.
More than eight decades later, R4118 continues to fly as a genuine piece of living history, preserved and operated by Hurricane Heritage.
The artwork aims to capture the atmosphere surrounding these aircraft and the men who operated them: those brief moments of waiting between missions, when everything was ready, yet no one knew what the next call would bring.
Artwork Details
Title: Awaiting the Call
Aircraft: Hawker Hurricane Mk I
Registration: R4118 / G-HUPW
Squadron: No. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron RAF
Original Manufacturer: Gloster Aircraft Company
Current Operator: Hurricane Heritage
Medium: Graphite
Original Artwork Dimensions: 365 × 205 mm
Date Completed: 24 August 2026
Artist: Rubén Ramos
Archive Reference: RR-2026-004
Delivery & Presentation
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
Each Fine Art Print forms part of a strictly limited edition and is individually hand-numbered and signed by the artist.
Every print is carefully inspected before dispatch and supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity, identifying the artwork, edition number and key specifications.
Prints are carefully protected using acid-free archival tissue before being securely packaged for shipping. Larger formats may be gently rolled and placed inside a strong protective mailing tube to ensure they arrive safely and in excellent condition.
Prints are supplied unframed, allowing each collector to choose the framing style that best suits their collection and interior.
Original Artwork
Each original artwork is a unique, one-of-one piece, created entirely by hand by Rubén Ramos.
Every original is personally signed by the artist and accompanied by its own Certificate of Authenticity, including the artwork title, aircraft depicted, medium, dimensions, completion date and archive reference.
Original artworks are supplied unframed, professionally mounted with acid-free passe-partout and archival backing. This provides both protection and a refined presentation while allowing each collector to choose the frame that best suits their collection and interior.
Because of the delicate nature of graphite and traditional media, original artworks are never rolled. They are carefully protected using archival materials and rigid supports before being securely packaged for transport.
A professional framing service is available on request for collectors who wish to receive the artwork fully framed and ready to display.
Every original is individually prepared for shipping, with particular attention given to protecting the artwork throughout its journey to its new owner.
Please note: the standard price of the original artwork does not include a frame.
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