MOUNTAIN WOLF
(Signatures)	Artist : Nicolas Trudgian and Luftwaffe Fighter Aces , Knights Cross Hoilder's , Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob and Major Heinz Lange.
(Dimensions)	25" x 19" approx  Unframed Print
Price	£120.00

Description

With the inexorable advance of Allied forces through Germany- many of the fighter units moved into the Alpine regions in their effort to stay operational. Among the most feared of the Luftwaffe's remaining combat units were those equipped with the remarkable Me262 fighter jet. With their huge speed advantage the 262's were a difficult target in aerial combat even for the fastest Allied fighters , but the German jets were especially vulnerable to attack during take-off and landing. The American long-range fighter pilots were quick to spot this weakness and scored many successes by catching the jet pilots as they returned low on fuel and ammunition. Commanding JV44 General Adolf Galland countered the threat by employing the Fw190 Dora 9's to fly top cover , their task being to sweep the sky as the jets returned from combat. Nicolas Trudgian's new painting Mountain Wolf depicts the colorful Fw190 of Hptm Walermar Wubke of JV44 as he prepares to scramble Red Three at Ainring airfield in May 1945. The brightly colored paint schemes brought about the staffel's radio call sign Papagei , the german word for Parrot. Set in a spectacular mountain scene , Nicolas Trudgian's latest print records the last days of air combat as WW II drew to a close. Authenticated with the signatures of TWO Fw190 pilots , both Knight's Cross holders , Mountain Wolf makes a valuable print which will enhance the serious collector's portfolio...signed by the Artist ; Nicolas Trudgian and Luftwaffe Fighter Aces , Knights Cross Hoilder's , Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob and Major Heinz Lange...priced @ £120.00...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.