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Aviation art prints of the Supermarine
Spitfire of fighter command by aviation artist Nicholas Trudgian available
from the military art company.
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 MK's 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.
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Victory Over the Rhine by Nicolas Trudgian.
Of the many famous combat aircraft to serve their respective countries in the Second World War, two perhaps more than any others, created huge impact and consternation upon seasoned opposing pilots when they first appeared on the battlefront - the Supermarine Spitfire and the Messerschmitt Me262. Both in their day represented enormous advances in aircraft design and power, and both have continued to capture the imagination of aviation enthusiasts ever since. As the war progressed the Spitfire continually upgraded its performance and by the time the Luftwaffes new Me262 turbo-jet arrived on the scene the sleek new Mk XIV, powered by the awesome Griffon engine, was among the fastest piston-engine fighters of the war. The stage was set for a clash between the most powerful piston-engine fighter and the worlds first turbojet, and it was not long before the pilots of these two most advanced combat aircraft met in the hostile skies over western Europe. Ill-advisedly employed by Hitler as the wonder-bomber, the Me262 was initially issued to Bomber Units, one of which being KG51. Tasked with undertaking lightning fast raids upon advancing Allied ground forces, the shark-like jets employed their spectacular speed advantage to surprise, strike and escape. Not to be outdone, the RAF responded with their supremely fast Spitfire XIVs which had already proven themselves highly effective against Germanys V1 flying bombs. In his painting, Nick Trudgian recreates a typical moment: Spitfire Mk XIVs of 41 Squadron have intercepted and damaged a Me262 of KG51 and, with smoke and debris pouring from its damaged Jumo 004 Turbojet, the stricken Luftwaffe jet will be lucky to make it home. A dramatic painting and a fine tribute to the RAFs contribution to the Victory in Europe.
Anniverssary Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Print paper size 35.5 inches x 27 inches (90cm x 69cm). Price £160.00 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Hugh Parry; Wg Cdr J Elkington; Sqn Ldr Norman Scrivener (deceased); Flt Lt James Kyle DFM; Flt Lt Bertie Boulter DFC.
Signed limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Print paper size 35.5 inches x 27 inches (90cm x 69cm). Price £245.00 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Hugh Parry; Wg Cdr J Elkington; Sqn Ldr Norman Scrivener (deceased); Flt Lt James Kyle DFM; Flt Lt Bertie Boulter DFC; Sqn Ldr Bam Bamberger (deceased); Flt Lt Peter Graham.
Commemorative Proof Edition : Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Print paper size 35.5 inches x 27 inches (90cm x 69cm). Price £200.00 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Hugh Parry; Wg Cdr J Elkington; Sqn Ldr Norman Scrivener (deceased); Flt Lt James Kyle DFM; Flt Lt Bertie Boulter DFC; Sqn Ldr Bam Bamberger (deceased); Flt Lt Peter Graham.
Commemorative Proof Edition : Limited edition of artist proofs. Print paper size 35.5 inches x 27 inches (90cm x 69cm). Price £260.00 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Hugh Parry; Wg Cdr J Elkington; Sqn Ldr Norman Scrivener (deceased); Flt Lt James Kyle DFM; Flt Lt Bertie Boulter DFC; Sqn Ldr Bam Bamberger (deceased); Flt Lt Peter Graham.
Nicolas Trudgian Promotional Flyer. A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm) . Price £1.50
** (Ex Display) Anniversary Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints. (One copy reduced to clear) Print paper size 35.5 inches x 27 inches (90cm x 69cm). Price £120.00 Signatories: Sqn Ldr Hugh Parry; Wg Cdr J Elkington; Sqn Ldr Norman Scrivener (deceased); Flt Lt James Kyle DFM; Flt Lt Bertie Boulter DFC.
ITEM CODE DHM2585
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Normandy Breakout by Nicolas Trudgian.
Spitfires of No. 132 Squadron rush towards the Front to give ground support to the advancing Allied forces following breakout from the Normandy beaches, June 1944.
Aces Edition. Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Paper size 36 inches x 23 inches (91cm x 58cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Wing Commander Tom Neil and Wing Commander George Unwin (deceased), in addition to the artist.
D-Day Anniversary Edition. Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 35 inches x 23 inches (91cm x 53cm). Price £305.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Wing Commander Tom Neil, Flight Lieutenant Sir Archie Lamb, Flying Officer Frank Wheeler, Squadron Leader Pat Carden, Commander Mike Crossley, Wing Commander Jack Rose and Wing Commander George Unwin (deceased), in addition to the artist.
D-Day Anniversary Edition. Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 36 inches x 23 inches (91cm x 53cm). Price £245.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Wing Commander Tom Neil, Flight Lieutenant Sir Archie Lamb, Flying Officer Frank Wheeler, Squadron Leader Pat Carden, Commander Mike Crossley, Wing Commander Jack Rose and Wing Commander George Unwin (deceased), in addition to the artist.
D-Day Anniversary Edition. Limited edition of 50 remarques. Paper size 36 inches x 23 inches (91cm x 53cm). Price £ Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Wing Commander Tom Neil, Flight Lieutenant Sir Archie Lamb, Flying Officer Frank Wheeler, Squadron Leader Pat Carden, Commander Mike Crossley, Wing Commander Jack Rose and Wing Commander George Unwin (deceased), in addition to the artist.
Publishers Proof edition of 50 prints. Paper size 36 inches x 23 inches (91cm x 58cm). Price £180.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Wing Commander Tom Neil and Wing Commander George Unwin (deceased), in addition to the artist.
** (Ex Display) Aces Edition. Signed limited edition of 350 prints. (Two copies reduced to clear) Paper size 36 inches x 23 inches (91cm x 58cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Wing Commander Tom Neil and Wing Commander George Unwin (deceased), in addition to the artist.
ITEM CODE DHM2277
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Summer of 44 by Nicolas Trudgian.
As the Allied invasion of northern France drew nearer, the entire length of southern England had seemingly become one huge army camp. While the local population went about its daily business as best it could, British and American troops massed at every point near the coast in readiness for the imminent crossing of the Channel. Though the RAF fighters of 10 Group were tasked in the Air Defense role, like all RAF squadrons that could be spared, they became involved with the softening up process, a pre-requisite of any large scale landing on enemy occupied territory. Under the leadership of Wing Commander Peter Brothers, 10 Groups Spitfire Wing based at Culmhead was heavily involved flying shipping patrols over the beachhead and Rhubarbs - low-level strikes of opportunity - disrupting enemy movements and communications.Nicolas Trudgians comprehensive painting Summer of 44 recreates with such realism a scene in southwest England just a few days before the Normandy landings in June 1944. Mark IX Spitfires of No. 126 Squadron, returning from combat over France, sweeps low over the local branch line railway station on their way back to Culmhead. Below, as the GWR Prairie tank engine pulls out of the station, American troops are assembling their equipment in readiness for the impending invasion. Adding great atmosphere to his composition, Nick has painted a classically peaceful English landscape, highlighting the unique contrast between war and peace that pervaded Britain during that summer of 44.
Signed limited edition of 450 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm). Price £140.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers (deceased) and Air Vice-Marshal Johnnie Johnson (deceased), in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 80 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm). Price £220.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers (deceased) and Air Vice-Marshal Johnnie Johnson, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 50 publishers proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm). Price £185.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers and Air Vice-Marshal Johnnie Johnson, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 25 remarques. Paper size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm). Price £350.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers (deceased) and Air Vice-Marshal Johnnie Johnson (deceased), in addition to the artist.
ITEM CODE DHM2034
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Fighter Legend - Johnnie Johnson by Nicolas Trudgian.
Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Paper size 17 inches x 23 inches (43cm x 51cm). Price £100.00 Signed by Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased)
** (Ex Display) Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. (Two copies reduced to clear) Paper size 17 inches x 23 inches (43cm x 51cm). Price £65.00 Signed by Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased)
ITEM CODE DHM2114
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Normandy Fighter Sweep by Nicolas Trudgian.
Johnnie Johnson leads his Canadian Wing Spitfires over the Normandy beaches on D-Day, 1944.
Limited edition of 2500 prints. Print size 16 inches x 13 inches (41cm x 33cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Air Vice-Marshall Johnnie Johnson (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2447
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Victory Over Gold by Nicolas Trudgian.
Frustrated by the absence of Luftwaffe aircraft over the Normandy beaches on D-Day, Allied fighter pilots were spoiling for a fight. When a dozen Ju88s appeared over Gold Beach on the following morning, June 7, 1944, the patrolling Spitfires of 401 Squadron wasted no time in getting into the fray. At just after 0800 hours twelve Junkers Ju88s appeared out of the 2000ft. cloud base, intent on making a diving attack on the heavily populated beachhead. Wheeling their Spitfires into the on-coming attack, Squadron Leader Cameron, C.O. of 401 Squadron, called his pilots to pick their own targets, and all hell broke loose. In the ensuing dogfight 401 Squadrons Canadian pilots destroyed no fewer than six of the Ju88s, and the attack on the beach was averted. Nicolas Trudgian recreates the scene as Flying Officer Arthur Bishop, son of WWI Ace Billy Bishop, brings down one of the Ju88s that day. With its starboard engine on fire, and its hydraulics shot away, the doomed Luftwaffe fighter-bomber begins its ultimate uncontrollable roll. F/O Arthur Bishop hurtles past the stricken bomber, Nicks superb study showing every detail of his Mk IX Spitfire. Below the pockmarked landscape and beachhead is packed with detail and activity: No fewer than fifty vehicles of all description can be counted, with as many ships and landing craft offshore. Some thirty aircraft are visible in the sky. A massively comprehensive image that will keep collectors endlessly absorbed in a wholly realistic atmosphere, created by a hugely talented and highly respected aviation artist.
Limited edition of 400 prints. Print size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers (deceased), Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant (deceased) and Wing Commander Tom Neil, in addition ot the artist.
Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. Paper size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £270.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers, Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant and Wing Commander Tom Neil, in addition ot the artist.
Limited edition of 250 prints. Supplied with companion print Prints size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £300.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers (deceased), Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant (deceased) and Wing Commander Tom Neil, in addition ot the artist. Companion print Patrolling the Beach signed by Flying Officer Arthur Bishop RCAF.
Limited edition of 25 portfolio edition artist proofs, supplied with companion print. Paper size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £330.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers, Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant and Wing Commander Tom Neil, in addition ot the artist. Companion print Patrolling the Beach signed by Flying Officer Arthur Bishop RCAF.
Signed limited edition of 60 artists special reserve prints, signed by the artist only. Paper size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DHM2037
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First Flap of the Day by Nicolas Trudgian.
HM Stephen - one of the Battle of Britains top scoring fighter pilots, brings down two Me109s in quick succession over the White Cliffs of Dover, early on August 11, 1940. Flying a Spitfire with 74 Squadron, HM shot down five German aircraft on this day, and damaged a further three. The note in his log book starts First flap of the day at 0600 hrs ...
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. (Nos 1 - 250) Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £220.00 Signed by Wing Commander Harbourne Stephen (deceased) and Wing Commander John Freeborn, in addition to the artist.
Special additional signatures of Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC and Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £215.00 Signed by Wing Commander Harbourne Stephen (deceased) and Wing Commander John Freeborn, in addition to the artist.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints, signed by the artist only. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £125.00
Limited edition of 50 publishers proofs. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £210.00 Signed by Wing Commander Harbourne Stephen and Wing Commander John Freeborn, in addition to the artist.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. (Nos 1 - 250) Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £180.00 Signed by Wing Commander Harbourne Stephen (deceased) and Wing Commander John Freeborn, in addition to the artist.
Special additional signatures of Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC and Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown
Battle of Britain Signature edition of 50 prints (No.s 301 - 350) from the signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £180.00 Signed by Wing Commander John Freeborn,
Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
and
Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown
Rudorffer signature edition of 30 prints from the artist signed edition of 250 prints. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm).
ITEM CODE DHM2115
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Head to Head by Nicolas Trudgian
A classic head-to-head combat between Squadron Leader Sandy Johnstone in his Spitfire and an Me109 over the south coast of England on 25th August, 1940. With 602 Squadron scrambled to intercept an approaching raid. The Commanding Officer notches up his second victory of the day.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £215.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Sandy Johnstone (deceased), Wing Commander Paddy Barthrop (deceased), Air Commodore C J Mickey Mount (deceased), Squadron Leader S Nigel Rose, Air Commodore Paul Webb (deceased), Wing Commander Hector MacLean (deceased), Flying Officer Hugh Niven (deceased) and Wing Commander Donald M Jack, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £ Signed by Squadron Leader Sandy Johnstone (deceased), Wing Commander Paddy Barthrop (deceased), Air Commodore C J Mickey Mount (deceased), Squadron Leader S Nigel Rose, Air Commodore Paul Webb (deceased), Wing Commander Hector MacLean (deceased), Flying Officer Hugh Niven (deceased) and Wing Commander Donald M Jack, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 25 publishers proofs. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £235.00 Signed by Squadron Leader Sandy Johnstone, Wing Commander Paddy Barthrop, Air Commodore C J Mickey Mount, Squadron Leader S Nigel Rose, Air Commodore Paul Webb, Wing Commander Hector MacLean, Flying Officer Hugh Niven and Wing Commander Donald M Jack, in addition to the artist.
ITEM CODE DHM2122
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Victory Over the Rhine by Nicolas
Trudgian. Ill-advisedly
employed by Hitler as the wonder-bomber, the Me262 was initially issued
to Bomber Units, one of which being KG51. Tasked with undertaking
lightning fast raids upon advancing Allied ground forces, the shark-like
jets employed their spectacular speed advantage to surprise, strike and
escape. Not to be outdone, the RAF responded with their supremely fast
Spitfire XIVs which had already proven themselves highly effective
against Germanys V1 flying bombs. In his painting, Nick Trudgian
recreates a typical moment: Spitfire Mk XIVs of 41 Squadron have
intercepted and damaged a Me262 of KG51 and, with smoke and debris
pouring from its damaged Jumo 004 Turbojet, the stricken Luftwaffe jet
will be lucky to make it home. A dramatic painting and a fine tribute to
the RAFs contribution to the Victory in Europe.
Signatories: Sqn Ldr Hugh Parry; Wg Cdr J
Elkington; Sqn Ldr Norman Scrivener; Flt Lt James Kyle DFM; Flt Lt Bertie
Boulter DFC
.Normandy Breakout by Nicolas Trudgian
Wing
Commander Geoffrey Page had no business risking life and limb at low level
in a Spitfire in the maelstrom of D-Day and the heavy fighting that
followed. On 12th August 1940, during the height of the Battle of
Britain, he had been shot down in his Hurricane in flames. Page
scrambled out of the inferno, baling out into the sea, but his burns were
so severe he spent most of the next two years in hospital undergoing skin
grafts. Most would have called it a day, but not the young
Page. Showing the hallmark determination common among fighter
pilots, he was back in the air by the spring of 1943. Immediately
successful, on 29th June he and another pilot shot down 6 enemy aircraft
in one ten minute encounter and by the following summer he was given
command of 125 Wing. By D-Day Geoffrey Page commanded 132 Squadron's
Spitfires, taking an active role in the invasion, and the heavy fighting
in the weeks that followed.
Combat Over Beachy Head by Nicolas Trudgian
Signed by Mickey Mount.
First Flap of the Day by Nicholas Trudgian
HM’ Stephen - one of the Battle of Britain's top scoring fighter
pilots, brings down two Me109s in quick succession over the White Cliffs
of Dover, early on August 11, 1940. Flying a Spitfire with 74 Squadron,
'HM' shot down five German aircraft on this day, and damaged a further
three. The note in his log book starts "First flap of the day at
0600 hrs ..." |
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Spitfire Country by Nicholas Trudgian
A typical scene from a bright August morning in that momentous summer
of 1940. Having climbed into the dawn sky at daybreak, the Spitfires of No
603 Squadron have already been in action, and with more heavy raids on the
plotters table, they scurry back to Biggin Hill to re-arm and refuel. A
Messerschmitt Me109, shot down during the previous day’s fighting, lies
discarded in a hay field, its lucky pilot having escaped with his life.
Meanwhile, the beautiful Kent countryside comes awake as it prepares for
the toils of another glorious summer's day
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 39" x 24".
Print serial number NT325. Price £120 ($200) SOLD
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Artists proof price £170 ($300). SOLD
OUT
Signed by Ludvik Martel, Peter Olver, Basil Stapleton and Sir Archie
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