Typhoons Over the Rhine

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Here is one from the archives of Nicolas Trudgian. I think you'll agree this is a stunning image depicting Hawker Typhoons in action against German ground targets during the second world war. The prints are also signed by a pilot of the Typhoon.

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Typhoons Over the Rhine by Nicolas Trudgian.

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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, 1000lb bombs and four 20mm 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 Germanys 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 bank, and the ever present movement of troops and armour toward the battlefront were constantly attacked from the air.
Signed by Air Commodore C D Kit North-Lewis (http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/profiles.php?SigID=116)