Junker 52
in Operation Mercure. Three-engined transport
aircraft of the Luftwaffe the Junker Ju52 was used by the German Paratroopers in the
invasions of Norway and Crete. Aviation art prints by Tim Fisher and Robert Taylor available from
aviation prints.co.uk.
The tri-motor Ju52 made its maiden flight in
April 1932, and was quickly in service with airlines in over 30 countries,
Lufthansa operating two aircraft between Berlin, London, and Rome before
the end of the year. Clandestine work on a military version was also under
way, the first bomber conversion appearing in 1934. Armed with a pair of
machine guns, the Ju52/3mg3e could carry a bomb load slightly in excess of
1300lb, but it was in the air transport role that the Ju52 would excel.
After cutting its military teeth as a troop carrier in the Spanish
Civil War, the Ju52 came into its own during the invasions of Poland and
Norway by which time over 550 of the type were in service. But its
relatively low speed made the Ju52 an easy target for anti-aircraft
gunners, and in the five days it took the Wehrmacht to crush the
Netherlands and Belgium no fewer than 167 were totally destroyed.
The Ju52 supported every Wehrmacht operation on every front during
World War II, carrying paratroopers, towing gliders, transporting
munitions and supplies, and evacuating casualties, but at a heavy price:
In the final evacuation of Tunisia over 400 Ju52s were lost in less than 3
weeks. At the end of the war fewer than 50 of the 4800 Ju52s built were
still surviving. In a twist of irony, following refurbishment, ten of
these went into service with British European Airways in 1946!
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| The Second Wave, Greece, 20th May 1941 by David Pentland. Following the initial parachute drops at Maleme (West) and Canea (Middle) Group East, comprising of Fallschirmjager Regiment 1 and 2nd battalion FJR2, prepared for their descent on Crete. Charged with the capture of Heraklion and its aerodrome, their departure was postponed until late afternoon due to the repairs and refuelling needed for the returning Junker 52 transports. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00  Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
Alexander Uhlig Knights Cross signature series edition of 50 prints, from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Oberfeldwebel Alexander Uhlig (deceased). Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
Fries signature edition of 50 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Leutnant Herbert Fries. Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £480.00 £110 Off Selected Giclee Canvas Prints - Was £590
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00 £90 Off Selected Giclee Canvas Prints - Was £460
Original painting by David Pentland. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £2800.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 Part of our Buy One, Get One Half Price Offer
ITEM CODE DHM1412 |
| Special Duties by Robert Taylor. A Junkers Ju52 of Luftflotte 2, escorted by Me109s of JG-53, transports important military personnel over the Dolomites in 1942. With the setting sun illuminating the mountain tops in a brilliant light, the panoramic vista is both chilling and spectacular. As the aircraft lumbers across the impressive mountain scenery, members of the High Command can be seen in conference in the cabin, while crew in the cockpit concentrate on their special duties flight plan. Behind them, unprotected from the elements, a lone gunner keeps a watchful eye. The Ju52 became the Luftwaffes primary wartime transport aircraft, taking part in every German army land operation during World War II. Signed limited edition of 750 prints. Paper size 35 inches x 24 inches (89cm x 61cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Leutnant Herbert Kaiser, Oberleutnant Gunther Seeger, Oberfeldwebel Alexander Uhlig (deceased), Major Werner Roell (deceased), Oberfeldwebel Theo Gerling, Oberleutnant Helmut Schwarz and Hauptmann Claus Semmelhaack.
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 35 inches x 24 inches (89cm x 61cm). Price £325.00 Signed by Leutnant Herbert Kaiser, Oberleutnant Gunther Seeger, Oberfeldwebel Alexander Uhlig (deceased), Major Werner Roell (deceased), Oberfeldwebel Theo Gerling, Oberleutnant Helmut Schwarz and Hauptmann Claus Semmelhaack.
ITEM CODE DHM2145 |
| Special Duties by Robert Taylor A Junkers Ju52 of Luftflotte 2, escorted by Me109s of JG-53, transports
important military personnel over the Dolomites in 1942. With the setting
sun illuminating the mountain tops in a brilliant light, the panoramic
vista is both chilling and spectacular. As the aircraft lumbers across the
impressive mountain scenery, members of the High Command can be seen in
conference in the cabin, while crew in the cockpit concentrate on their
'special duties' flight plan. Behind them, unprotected from the
elements, a lone gunner keeps a watchful eye. The Ju52 became the
Luftwaffe's primary wartime transport aircraft, taking part in every
German army land operation during World War II.
The tri-motor Ju52 made its maiden flight in
April 1932, and was quickly in service with airlines in over 30 countries,
Lufthansa operating two aircraft between Berlin, London, and Rome before
the end of the year. Clandestine work on a military version was also under
way, the first bomber conversion appearing in 1934. Armed with a pair of
machine guns, the Ju52/3mg3e could carry a bomb load slightly in excess of
1300lb, but it was in the air transport role that the Ju52 would excel.
After cutting its military teeth as a troop carrier in the Spanish
Civil War, the Ju52 came into its own during the invasions of Poland and
Norway by which time over 550 of the type were in service. But its
relatively low speed made the Ju52 an easy target for anti-aircraft
gunners, and in the five days it took the Wehrmacht to crush the
Netherlands and Belgium no fewer than 167 were totally destroyed.
The Ju52 supported every Wehrmacht operation on every front during
World War II, carrying paratroopers, towing gliders, transporting
munitions and supplies, and evacuating casualties, but at a heavy price:
In the final evacuation of Tunisia over 400 Ju52s were lost in less than 3
weeks. At the end of the war fewer than 50 of the 4800 Ju52s built were
still surviving. In a twist of irony, following refurbishment, ten of
these went into service with British European Airways in 1946!
FALLING ANGELS BY TIM FISHER Ju 52s deploy German Paratroopers during the assault on Crete
(operation Mercure) 1942.
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