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16-07-2007, 21:05
To add to the gallery of aviation prints, this time going back to World War Two, and the Battle of Britain. Nicolas Trudgian is a world renowned artist, and this fine piece of artwork has been signed by two pilots from the Battle of Britain, John Ellacombe and John Peel.
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Holding the Line - The Battle of Britain by Nicolas Trudgian.
http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/more.php?ProdID=4238
Nine Dornier Co17Z bombers of 9th Staffel, KG76, detailed to attack the RAF airfield at Kenley were spotted as they approached the English coast, and Hurricanes were scrambled to intercept. As the German bombers lined up to attack the airfield, Hurricanes of 111 Squadron came diving upon them. Suddenly all hell broke loose. Bombs rained down on the airfield, one Dornier was brought down and two more were finished off by the Hurricane pilots. Now the chase was on to catch the others. Only one of the nine Dorniers that set out will return to base on that 18th day of August, 1940.
http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/images/dhm2054.jpg
Holding the Line - The Battle of Britain by Nicolas Trudgian.
http://www.directart.co.uk/mall/more.php?ProdID=4238
Nine Dornier Co17Z bombers of 9th Staffel, KG76, detailed to attack the RAF airfield at Kenley were spotted as they approached the English coast, and Hurricanes were scrambled to intercept. As the German bombers lined up to attack the airfield, Hurricanes of 111 Squadron came diving upon them. Suddenly all hell broke loose. Bombs rained down on the airfield, one Dornier was brought down and two more were finished off by the Hurricane pilots. Now the chase was on to catch the others. Only one of the nine Dorniers that set out will return to base on that 18th day of August, 1940.