Description: DESERT SHARKS AND EAGLES by Nicolas TrudgianP40 Kittyhawks of No.112 Squadron clash with Bf109s of JG27 over the Libyan desert, February 1942. Led by 'Killer' Caldwell and later, Billy Drake, No.112 Squadron was in constant combat with Edu Neumann's JG27 fighters as they jousted for air-supremacy above Rommel's advancing Afrika Korps tanks. Below them, the desolate beauty of the Libyan desert stretches as far as the eye can see.The air war fought in the skies above the inhospitable wastelands of the North African desert were among the most hotly contested of the war. The outcome of the bitter land war raging below largely depended upon who controlled the air space above, and both sides knew it. THE SIGNATURES This powerful print is individually signed by the artist Nicolas Trudgian alongside two RAF and two Luftwaffe pilots who fought in the desert campaign, including two legendary commanders of 112 Squadron:Hauptmann EMIL CLADE - 27 victories Group Captain BILLY DRAKE - 24 victories Squadron Leader NEVILLE DUKE - 27 victories Oberst EDUARD NEUMANN - 13 victories Released in 2001 this stunning piece has been completely sold out for many years. The print is personally autographed by some of the most iconic Luftwaffe and RAF Pilots who fought in the desert during WWII, making this a great acquisition for aviation art collectors and history enthusiasts alike.ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED: Please ask for detailsWe will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 20 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Larger prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes with smaller prints 'flat packed' in custom made packaging. Matted & framed pieces are packed in our custom made boxes. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement, store credit or your money back. Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.
Price: 395 USD
Location: Ojai, California
End Time: 2024-08-16T09:51:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Features: Secondary Market, Signed
Autographed By:: Luftwaffe & RAF Aces
Listed By: Aces High Gallery
Including:: JG27
Subject: P40 Kittyhawk, RAF, Luftwaffe
Also autographed by:: Billy Drake
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Framed/Unframed: Unframed
Material: Lithograph
Other autograph:: Eduard Neumann
Aircraft 2:: Bf109
Also including:: 112 Squadron
Print Surface: Paper
Print size: 35 x 23 inches
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Aircraft:: P-40 Kittyhawk
Image Orientation: Landscape
Date of Creation: 2001
Framing: Unframed
Artist: Nicolas Trudgian
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Topic:: Libyan Desert
Signed By: WWII PIlots
Style: Aviation Art, Realism
Color: Color
Signed: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Theme: WWII, Aviation
Type: Print
Original/Reproduction: Artwork Reproduction
Autograph:: Emil Clade