SUMMER OF 44
(Signatures)	Artist : Nicolas Trudgian , Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE DSO DFC and Air Vice Marshall Johnnie Johnson CB CBE DSO DFC DL.
(Dimensions)	27" x 20" approx   Unframed Print
Price	£140.00

Description

Nicolas Trudgian's comprehensive painting recreates with such realism a scene in south-west England just a few days before the Normandy landings in June 1944. MarkIX Spitfires of No.126 squadron, returning from combat over France, sweep low over the local branch line railway station on their way back to Culmhead , below, as the GWR " Paririe " 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 , Nicolas has painted a classically peaceful English landscape , highlighting the unique contrast between war and peace that pervaded Britain during the summer of 44... Signed by the artist Nicolas Trudgian , Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE DSO DFC and Air Vice Marshall Johnnie Johnson CB CBE DSO DFC DL... priced @ £140.00 ...To complement the purchase of your fine art print, we are now able to offer a professional Picture Framing service. For further details please contact us by phone or email