STRIKE WING ATTACK...Rare Mint Copy
(Signatures)	Artist : Frank Wootton and FIVE Strike Wing veterans:- Captain A. K. GATWOOD , Air Chief Marshal Sir Neil WHEELER , Group Captain R. E 'Paddy' BURNS , Wing Commander David CARTRIDGE and Flying Officer Phillip BRETT.
(Dimensions)	30" x 24" approx   Rare Unframed Mint Print
Price	£295.00

Description

This print shows one of the most spectacular attacks in the whole history of the Strike Wings- which took place on 21st July 1944. Four squadrons of the Langham and Strubby Wings have engaged a very large and well-protected convoy off the East Friesian Islands with over 30 escort ships and nine merchantmen. The protecting flak ships are deadly- some as many as 72 anti-aircraft guns- and on this occasion several are firing chute and cable - parachute supported cables designed to bring attacking aircraft down. Warrant Officer Philips Bret's Beaufighter has just dropped a torpedo from a height of about 150 feet while one of the other aircraft from his Wing is attacking another ship with rockets. Two ships were sunk - one credited to Philip Bret - others damaged- and all the aircraft returned safely...The Print is Signed by the artist Frank Wootton and FIVE Strike Wing veterans:- Captain A. K. GATWOOD , Air Chief Marshal Sir Neil WHEELER , Group Captain R. E 'Paddy' BURNS , Wing Commander David CARTRIDGE and Flying Officer Phillip BRETT... priced @ £295.00 for this rare mint copy...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.