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Last Dogfight of Werner Voss by Ivan Berryman.
The air battle that took place above the trenches of France on the evening of 23rd September 1917 was to go down in history as one of the most extraordinary dogfights ever. The young German ace Werner Voss found himself engaged with no fewer than eleven SE5s of 56 Sqn, among them British aces such as James McCudden and Arthur Rhys Davids. Hugely outnumbered, the brave Voss saw off several British aircraft with his amazing airmanship and accuracy of fire. Again and again he could have fled the scene due to his Triplanes superior rate of climb, but his attacks were insistent and deadly. His final moments came when Rhys Davids found himself on the tail of Voss and fired both his Lewis and Vickers guns into the little turqoise Triplane which was seen to drift toward the ground, his aircraft inverting before impact, killing Voss instantly. The painting shows Voss distinctive pre-production Fokker F. 1, with the yellow nose of Jasta 10, being pursued by the SE5 of Rhys Davids while, high above,a Spad is helping to keep a gaggle of Albatross DVs at bay.
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Werner Voss signature edition of one artist proof (No.1) from the edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 18 inches (66cm x 46cm). Price £1280.00 Signed by Werner Voss (deceased) (mounted)
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Alpine Thunder by Nicolas Trudgian.
By late April 1945 most of the Third Reich had been cut to shreds by the advancing Allied forces and those units remaining intact were regrouping in southern Germany and Austria. With American advance units nearing the outskirts of Munich, on 28th April Adolf Galland took the decision to evacuate his precious jets to Salzburg, deep in the mountains. Bad weather prevented their departure until the following morning and they only just managed to escape under the noses of the encircling Americans. Galland had hoped to battle on with JV44 but the unsuitable mountain airfields prevented the famous fighter wing from doing much to delay the inevitable. So the beautiful Alpine meadows became the final resting place for what was potentially the most formidable fighter unit of the war. In just a few days the jets were left abandoned. Their short, exhilarating war, consigned to history.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £180.00 Signed by Oberleutnant Walter Schuck, Oberst Herman Buchner (deceased) and Major Werner Roell (deceased), in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £275.00 Signed by Oberleutnant Walter Schuck, Oberst Herman Buchner (deceased) and Major Werner Roell (deceased), in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 25 publishers proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £210.00 Signed by Oberleutnant Walter Schuck, Oberst Herman Buchner and Major Werner Roell, in addition to the artist.
Nicolas Trudgian Promotional Flyer. A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm) . Price £1.50
** (Ex Display) Signed limited edition of 500 prints. (Three copies reduced to clear) Paper size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Oberleutnant Walter Schuck, Oberst Herman Buchner (deceased) and Major Werner Roell (deceased), in addition to the artist.
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The Forgotten Fighter by Stan Stokes.
In early
1937, Bell Aircraft presented a revolutionary fighter design to the
USAAC, the P-39 Airacobra. Incorporating machine guns and the most
powerful cannon available, the new design by Robert Woods, utilized many
revolutionary design features. The all-metal, low wing, monoplane design
utilized a centrally located engine in the fuselage, a feature which
enhanced maneuverability. A nine foot shaft ran through the cockpit to
drive the propeller. Woods design was the first fighter to incorporate a
forward tricycle landing gear, which gave the P-39 pilot great
visibility while on the ground. The first prototype flew in 1938.
Equipped with a supercharged Allison water-cooled V-12 rated at
1,150-HP, the prototype performed admirably. It exhibited a top speed of
390-MPH, and an amazingly quick rate of climb. Unfortunately for the
Airacobra, the USAAC decided to eliminate the supercharged engine from
the project, a move which would relegate the Airacobra to the
distinction of being Americas forgotten fighter of WW II. Without the
supercharger the P-39s performance at altitude was inferior to most of
the adversaries it would face. In 1941 lend-leased Airacobras went into
battle with the RAF, but were quickly withdrawn from front line duty.
Many of these, and many others eventually found service with the Red Air
Force. In fact the Soviets ultimately received more than half of the
9,500 aircraft produced. Alexander Pokryshkin
was the second highest scoring Soviet ace of WW II with
fifty-nine victories. Forty-eight of these were achieved why flying the
Aircacobra. Pokryshkin was a great leader who inspired others who flew
under his command. He joined the Red Air Force in 1933 and attained his
first victory (over a Bf-109E) in June of 1941 while piloting a Mig-3.
He was a great tactician, and a student of fighter tactics. On one
occasion his unit attacked a flight of sixteen Ju-87s, and Pokryshkin
bagged four. While flying in the Caucasus region he became well known to
his German adversaries, who would radio, Achtung! Der Ass Pokryshkin in
der luft! when they realized he was airborne. Shot down on 4 occasions,
he was made squadron commander of the elite 16th Guards IAP. Considered
the father of Soviet fighter tactics, thirty pilots under his command
would go on to be awarded the coveted Hero of the Soviet Union medal.
The P-39 also was in service with several units in the Pacific early in
the War. Lacking sufficient range to be used for many escort missions,
and deficient in dog fighting against the superior Japanese aircraft
they faced, the P-39s were relegated by the USAAC to ground attack
missions. The aircraft was withdrawn from front line service as more
capable P-38s, P-47s, and P-51s became available.
In spite of the deficiencies of the P-39, a derivative design,
the P-63 Kingcobra, was one of only nine designs evaluated by the USAAF
in 1942-43 to be put into production. Although similar in appearance the
P-63 was actually a totally new design. It was not produced in any great
quantity, and two hundred of these aircraft were modified into Flying
Pinballs, and were used to train B-17 gunners.
Black Devil of the Ukraine by Stan Stokes.
Erich
Hartmann, with an amazing 352 confirmed victories, is the all time ace
of aces. Born in Weissach, Germany in 1922, Hartmann was the son of a
doctor, and the Hartmann family had lived in Shangai, China for several
years. In 1929 the Hartmann family returned to Germany. Mrs. Hartmann
learned to fly, and took her two young sons flying on many occasions. In
1933, when Hitler came to power, many flying clubs were organized
throughout Germany, and Erich learned to fly gliders. When Hartmann had
graduated from high school in 1940, he immediately applied to join the
Luftwaffe. During his training Hartmann was arrested for an unauthorized
aerobatic display. After earning his wings, he was posted to JG 52 on
the Russian front. Hartmann reported to a Luftwaffe supply depot in
Poland hoping to pick-up a new Bf-109 for his flight to the front. When
no 109s were available, he offered to fly a Stuka Ju-87 to the front.
Inexperienced with the 87, Harmanns debut was not very impressive as he
managed to crash the aircraft into a wooden building prior to taking
off.
Hartmann did not attain his first victory until November 5, 1942.
He missed the opening phase of Operation Barbarossa, when many Luftwaffe
pilots ran up amazing victory totals against an ill-equipped and
relatively inexperienced Red Air Force. In the month of August 1943
Hartmann shot down 49 aircraft. After scoring his 148th victory, he was
awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross on October 29, 1943. Four
months later when his tally had reached 200, he was awarded the coveted
Oak Leaves. In August of 1944 upon attainment of his 301st victory,
Hartmann was awarded Germanys highest decoration, the Diamonds to his
Knights Cross. Only ten Luftwaffe pilots received this decoration.
Hartmann was shot down twice, and on fourteen occasions had to crash
land his aircraft. Erich flew the Bf-109, which was very recognizable
with its distinctively painted black tulip design on its nose. The
Soviets nicknamed Hartmann, The Black Devil of the Ukraine. A price of
10,000 Rubles was placed on his head. At Wars end Hartmann was captured
by the Soviets, who imprisoned him for ten years. He was released in
1956, and rejoined the Luftwaffe with his former rank of Major. He
learned to fly jet aircraft at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. Hartmann
served in the Luftwaffe until his retirement. He passed away in 1994 at
the age of seventy-two. It is highly unlikely, modern warfare being what
it is, that any pilot will ever match the score of Erich Hartmann, the
ace of all aces.
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EAGLES OVER THE STEPPES BY GRAEME LOTHIAN Depicting ME109s flying over the Russian Front, the background is the
enormous panorama of the Russian Steppe. Signed by 4 leading German aces
who fought on the Russian Front.
The enormity of the battlefield on the Eastern Front was staggering in its
vastness. Stretching, as it did, nearly two thousand miles from frozen
wastelands of the Arctic in the north, to the Black Sea in the
south.
Over this hostile, formidable territory fighter pilots of the Luftwaffe
flew more combat missions and shot down more enemy aircraft during World
War Two than any other group of fighter pilots in the entire history of
aerial combat. Many of the top aces were in battle from the Spanish Civil
War in 1938 until the fall of Germany in 1945. They flew continuously day
after day, sometimes in the most appalling weather conditions, until they
were shot down or wounded.
Graeme Lothian's emotive print pays tribute to the Fighter Aces of the
Eastern Front. In the Background is the enormous panorama of the Russian
Steppe. Günther Rall is seen leading his pilots over enemy territory.
Each print is individually signed by Günther Rall, Walter Krupinski,
Peter Düttman, Walter Wolfrum.
The Signatories: Generalleutenant Günther Rall
With 275 victories Günther Rall is Germany's third ranking Ace. After his
39th victory he was wounded and paralysed for six months and he then
joined 8/JG 52 and later commanded III/JG - 52 on the Russian Front. In
the spring of 1944 he joined II/JG-11 on the Western Front and towards the
end of the war he was Kommodore of JG-300. Günther flew 621 missions, was
shot down five times and his decorations include the Knights Cross with
Oak Leaves and Swords.
Generalleutenant
Walter Krupinski
Walter Krupinski known as "Count Punski" was a popular figure in
the Luftwaffe's Fighter Arm. In 1942 he joined legendary JG-52 and on one
epic day claimed eleven victories. Early in 1944 he joined I/JG-5 in the
West and later becamme Kommandeur of II/JG-11 and then Kommandeur of
111/JG-26. During the closing weeks of the war he flew ME-262 jet fighters
with Adolf Galland's all star JV-44. The 'Count' had 197 victories and his
decorations include the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves.
Oberleutenant Peter
Düttman
Peter Düttman joined 5/JG-52 in the spring of 1943 and served with that
unit until the end of the war when he was a Staffelkapitan. During those
two years on the Russian Front Peter flew 395 missions, had 152 victories,
including nine in one day, was shot down or crash landed 17 times but was
never wounded. His decorations include the Knights Cross and towards the
end of the war was recommended for Oak Leaves.
Oberleutenant
Walter Wolfrum
Walter Wolfrum joined 5/JG-22 in February 1943, commanded by famous 'Macky'
Steinhoff, and was shot down 3 times and was wounded twice before his
first victory. Later he commanded 1/JG-52 on 30 May 1944, he had his most
successful day with eleven victories. Walter flew 423 missions, had 137
victories, was wounded four times and had 12 crash landings. His
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FIGHTER GENERAL BY GRAEME LOTHIAN
Fighter general shows 'Dolfo' Galland leading a schwarm of BF109's out low
at tree top height over the Kent countryside after doing battle with
spitfires, during the last week of August 1940. This remarkable pilot was
awarded the Knights Cross as a Major on the 15th August. His daring and
leadership won the hearts of his men and respect from RAF Pilots. the Oak
leaves was awarded on the 23rd September 1940 and crossed Swords in June
1941 after 69 victories. At the end of 1941 at age only 29 he was
promoted Inspector General of the Fighter Arm. Leaving his post as
Kommodore JG26 to Gerhard Schoepfel he was awarded the Diamonds to the
Knights Cross in January 1942 at Oberst. As the youngest General in the
German High Command he held this post until 1944, after open disagreements
with Goring let to his dismissal. Reverting to combat flying he formed,
with Steinhoff, the legendary JV-44, flying the ME262 jet fighter. His
score by wars end stood at 104 all on the western Front. he was the only
General to lead a squadron into battle.
General Leutnant Walter Krupinski Born in 1920 in eats Prussia, Walter Kuprinski joined the Luftwaffe as
a 19 year old on the day of the war. Commissioned as a Leutnant in 6/JG52
in February 1941. He was awarded the Knights Cross in October 1942 after
56 victories. promoted Staffelkapitan of 7?jg52 in March 1943. awarded Oak
leaves in march 1944 after 154 Victories. taking over II/JG11 on the
invasion of France and later III?JG26. he led that group until its
disbandment on 26th march 1945. Haupmann Krupinski joined
Adolf Galland's squadron of experts of JV44 scoring 2 victories in the
ME262 Jet. Bringing his total to 197 confirmed victories Krupinski's
5 wounds were recognised by the award of the Wound Badge in Gold.
Major Erich Rudorffer Born in 1917, Rudorffer won his Ritter Kreuz in May 1941. Whilst with
JG2 he down 45 RAF planes over the Channel and a further 27 in
Tunisia. But it was with JG54 in Russia that he had his spectacular
victories, scoring 5 Soviet Aircraft in 4 minutes on one mission and 7
aircraft in 7 minutes. But his most outstanding feat of arial combat was
13 enemy aircraft in just 17 minutes. The Oak Leaves followed on April
1944 and the Crossed swords on January 1945. he finished the War as an Ace
on Jets with JG7 scoring 12 victories in the mE262. In his remarkable
career he never went on leave, was shot down 16 times, bailed out 9 times,
flew over 1,000 missions and scored 222 victories, the seventh highest
ranking expert.
Major Gerhard Schoepfel. Born in 1912, Transferred to the Luftwaffe from the infantry in 1935,
he was Steffelkapitan 9/JG26 at the beginning of the war. he succeeded Galland
as Kommandeur of III?JG26 when Galland was promoted Kommodore and was
awarded the Knights Cross in September 1940. he took over as
Kommodore when Galland was Promoted. A post he held for just over a
year. Serving as fighter operations officer in Italy then
JAFU, Norway and later Hungary. As Kommodore JG6 in Czechoslovakia he was
captured by the Russians and remained a prisoner of War until 1949. he
flew 700 combat missions with the Jadwaffe.
Major Heinz Lange Began his combat in the polish Campaign and in 1939 shot down his first
aircraft, a British Blenheim Bomber, During the Battle of Britain he flew
76 missions. After service with JG 54 he was given command of
3/JG51. By May 1944 he led IV Gruppe JG51 and reached
his total of 70 victories being awarded the Knights Cross in November.
promoted Major was appointed Kommodore of Molders JG51 and in all flew 628
combat missions.
Colonel Heinz Marquardt He was born in Braunsberg in 1922 and spent his entire combat time with
JG51 and in 320 combat missions with the Luftwaffe Heinze Negus Marquardt
was accredited with 121 aerial victories, all scored on the eastern Front.
Flying both the BF109 and FW190. With 16 more unconfirmed. He was himself
shot down 8 times and on 7th October 1944 he downed 8 enemy aircraft in
one day and was awarded the German Cross in September 1944 and the coveted
Knights Cross in November 1944.
Captain Ernst-Wilhelm Reimert Born in 1919 this well known and highly decorated fighter pilot had by
21942 achieved over 100 victories on the eastern Front with JG27. He was
posted to Tunisia where he became the top scoring Luftwaffe Ace in this
theatre of war. With JG77 sent to Italy he continued to score spectacular
and ended the war flying 715 combat mission and scored 174 aerial
victories and was awarded the Knights Cross with oak leaves and Crossed
Swords.
Leutnant Fritz Tegtmeier Born in 1917 he joined 2/JG-54 in October 1940, but after being injured
in a crash it wasn't until 1941 that he achieved his first victory. A
brief time as a fighter Instructor in 1943 he returned to the Russian
Front and his score soon started to mount, By May 1944 he had over 100
victories. August 1944 saw his appointment as Staffelkapitan of
3/JG-54. In March 1945 he transferred to JG-7 flying mE262 Jet. By
the end of the war he had flown 700 combat missions and had 146 victories.
he was awarded the Knights Cross.
Leutnant Peter Duttmann Peter Duttmann Joined the luftwaffe at the beginning of the war and
after Fighter training was posted to 5/JG-52 in the Spring of 1943 and
stayed with this top-scoring unit until the end of the War when he
was a Staffel-Kapitan. he was shot down or crash landed 17 times and on 3
occasions landed far behind Russian lines and each time walked back to his
unit, sometimes taking days to do so. The 2 years
Peter spent on the front he flew 395 missions and had 152 confirmed
victories and more unconfirmed, all in the BF109 including2
tanks. His decorations include the Knights Cross and was
recommended for the Oak leaves at the very end of the war.
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