TYPHOONS OVER THE RHINE...Artist Proof
(Signatures)	Artist : Nicolas Trudgian , C D ' Kit ' North-Lewis , and Basil ' Stapme ' Stapleton , Basil ' Tatters ' Tatham and the companion print Typhoon Country is signed by Roy Crane.
(Dimensions)	33" x 23" approx  Unframed set of two prints
Price	£0.00

Description

This is a rare secondary market print complete with its original companion print...An emotive action painting by one of the world's most popular aviation artists...Flying low level at high speed through intense ground fire was all part of the daily task of the pilots of the Typhoon ground attack squadrons. Armed with rockets , 1000 lb bombs and four 20 mm cannon , this formidable fighter played a leading role in the Allied advance through occupied Europe. Leading up to , and following the Normandy landings through to the end of hostilities , the Typhoon , flown by determined hard hitting pilots , became the scourge of the German Panzer Divisions , and wrought havoc with enemy road and rail communications. Targets along the Rhine , over one of Germany's arteries of supply and communication and last line of defence , were given special attention by the Typhoon squadrons. Barges carrying vital supplies , munition trains on railroads hugging the river banks , and the ever present movement of troops and armour toward the battlefront were constantly attacked from the air. Led by Squadron Leader B. G. ' Stapme ' Stapleton , Mk 1B Typhoons of 247 Squadron , 2nd Tactical Air Force , based at Eindhoven in Holland , make a low-level attack on enemy river transport on the Rhine in November 1944. Twisting and turning to avoid ground fires as best they can , the Typhoon pilots power their way through the valley with cannons blazing , pressing home their attack by strafing every German military target in their path. The supply cargo aboard the freight train is unlikely to reach its destination today!...Signed by : Air Commodore North-Lewis, C D 'Kit' and Squadron Leader Stapleton, Basil 'Stapme'...Each copy of Typhoons Over the Rhine is accompanied by a FREE companion print Typhoon Country , featuring Tyhoons of 181 Squadron attacking a German Road convoy in the Falaise area , early August 1944... Each companion print is signed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Crane...Priced @ Sold...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.