D-Day, the
Normandy Landings, 6th June 1944 and the operations Overlord, Goodwood, Bluecoat
that followed. Military art prints of the landings on Sword Beach, Juno,
Gold Beach, and operation Neptune are shown by military artists David Rowlands, Terence Cuneo,
David Pentland Ivan Berryman, Robert Taylor, Nicholas Trudgian and Simon Smith. Military, aviation, naval prints published
by Cranston Fine Arts.
Operation Bluecoat, Normandy 30th July 1944 by David Pentland
Churchill MkIV tank of the 6th Guards Tank Brigade (comprised of 4th
Battalion Grenadier Guards, 4th Battalion Coldstream Guards and 3rd
Battalion Scots Guards), pass infantry of the 2nd Battalion Argyll and
Sutherland Highlanders during the Battle for Caumont.
Operation Cobra, Normandy 28th July 1944 by David
Pentland After almost two months Sherman tanks and armoured infantry of the US
2nd Armoured Division eventually broke through the German defences
south-west of St Lo. Pushing aside the shattered remnants of Panzer Lehr
Division, their rapid advance forced a general German retreat. This
would ultimately spell disaster for the German armies in France.
Glosters Return by David
Griffin 2nd Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment on Gold Beach, D-Day, 6th
June 1944.
The allied invasion of Normandy 'Operation Overlord' was the greatest
sea-bourne military operation in history. Key to its success and
at the heart of the invasion were the Landings of the British 50th
division on 'Gold' beach and the Canadian 3rd Division on 'Juno'
beach. They provided a vital link between the landings of the
British 3rd Division on 'Sword' beach and the Americans on Omaha and
Utah beaches. They were also crucial in securing the beachhead and
the drive inland to Bayeux and Caen. Each print carries the printed signatures of Lt Col N. Welch
MBE,
Commander M Cree, Wing Commander A.J. Wolton and is individually signed
and numbered by the artist.
Watching Station (Mustangs) by Ivan Berryman, the print is also
co-signed North American Mustang III's of No.315 Polish Squadron "deblinski"
are shown over the invasion fleet heading for the D-Day landings.
"Paddy's Fourth DSO" The Olderburg Raid, 9th April 1945
by David Pentland Braving intense enemy fire, Lt. Col. RB
Mayne, Commanding Officer 1st
SAS Regiment devastated a German ambush and subsequently rescued wounded
troops of his own unit who had been pinned down while on a
reconnaissance mission for the 4th Canadian Armoured Division.
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Prelude to D-Day by Bill Bishop.
Shrouded in secrecy, the fleet gathers alongside the Semaphore tower and under cover of dusk begins to move out to the channel preparing for its daunting task.
Open edition print. Image size 20 inches x 13 inches (51cm x 33cm). Price £80.00
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ITEM CODE DHM0539
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Glosters Return by David Griffin
The allied invasion of Normandy Operation Overlord was the greatest sea-bourne military operation in history. Key to its success and at the heart of the invasion were the Landings of the British 50th division on Gold beach and the Canadian 3rd Division on Juno beach. They provided a vital link between the landings of the British 3rd Division on Sword beach and the Americans on Omaha and Utah beaches. They were also crucial in securing the beachhead and the drive inland to Bayeux and Caen.
Signed limited edition of 1850 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £55.00
**Signed limited edition of 1850 prints. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £40.00
ITEM CODE DHM1360
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Operation Cobra, Normandy, 28th July 1944 by David Pentland.
After almost two months Sherman tanks and armoured infantry of the US 2nd Armoured Division eventually broke through the German defences south-west of St Lo. Pushing aside the shattered remnants of Panzer Lehr Division, their rapid advance forced a general German retreat. This would ultimately spell disaster for the German armies in France.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints , printed on giclee paper. Image size 20 inches x 13.5 inches (51cm x 34cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs , printed on high quality giclee paper. Image size 25 inches x 16 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £140.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £480.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00
Original painting by David Pentland. . Price £
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DP0018
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Operation Goodwood, Caen, Normandy, 18th-19th July, 1944 by David Rowlands.
The Allied breakthrough into the Normandy plain, against heavy German opposition. Filed marshall Montgomery claimed that Operation Goodwood had two major aims – the first being to break out from the beaches and the other to destroy the German armoured reserves and draw them away from the US forces that were preparing for Operation Cobra in the western sector. The plan for the breakout began with a massive aerial bombardment, using the strategic air forces large bombers to decimate the German defending forces then Lt-General Richard OConnors VIII Corps comprising three whole armoured divisions – 11th, 7th and Guards - and spearheaded by Major-General Pip Roberts 11th would then rush forward, overwhelm the defending Germans and causing the armoured forces to move forward and break out from the beach areas. To cover the flanks the Canadians would fight their way to Caen, while the British 3rd Infantry and 51st Highland Divisions would cover the left flank, and move further eastward.
Signed edition. Image size 23 inches x 17 inches (58cm x 43cm). Price £70.00
Open edition print. Image size 11.5 inches x 9 inches (30cm x 23cm). Price £14.00
Signed open edition print. Image size 11.5 inches x 9 inches (30cm x 23cm). Price £37.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
**Signed limited edition prints. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 17 inches (58cm x 43cm). Price £45.00
ITEM CODE DHM0351
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Operation Bluecoat, Normandy, 30th July 1944 by David Pentland.
Churchill MkIV tank of the 6th Guards Tank Brigade (comprised of 4th Battalion Grenadier Guards, 4th Battalion Coldstream Guards and 3rd Battalion Scots Guards), pass infantry of the 2nd Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders during the Battle for Caumont.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £480.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
ITEM CODE DHM0839
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Paddys Fourth DSO, The Olderburg Raid, 9th April 1945 by David Pentland.
Braving intense enemy fire, Lt. Col. RB Mayne, Commanding Officer 1st SAS Regiment devastated a German ambush and subsequently rescued wounded troops of his own unit who had been pinned down while on a reconnaissance mission for the 4th Canadian Armoured Division.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £51.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £370.00
**Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. (2 copies reduced to clear) Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm). Price £38.00
ITEM CODE DHM0789
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Watching Station (Mustangs) by Ivan Berryman
North American Mustang IIIs of No.315 Polish Squadron Deblinski are shown over the invasion fleet heading for the D-Day landings.
Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Image size 17 inches x 10 inches (43cm x 25cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Flying Officer Harry Thomas.
ITEM CODE B0030
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Scots Guards Fighting Through the Bocage by Terence Cuneo.
Action of the right flank, 3rd Battalion Scots Guards during the advance from Caumont to Les Loges, Normandy, 30th July 1944. Commanding the Churchill tank, Lochinvar is Lt Robert Runcie later to become Archbishop of Canterbury.
Resricted print run of 1000 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £51.00
**Limited edition of 1000 prints. (One copy reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £36.00
ITEM CODE DHM0887
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82nd Airborne by Chris Collingwood.
Superb figure study of the 82nd Airborne in 1944.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £690.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 26 inches (91.5cm x 66cm). Price £590.00
Original painting by Chris Collingwood. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
**Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. (1 copy reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £70.00
ITEM CODE DHM1081
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Fighting for a Foothold, 82nd Airborne at St Mere Eglise, 1944 by Chris Collingwood.
During the morning of June 7th the 82nd Airborne were attacked by a mixed German battle group. Supported by 4th Division armour the Paratroopers and Glider troops repelled the attack which lasted most of the day.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artits proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £690.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 26 inches (91.5cm x 66cm). Price £590.00
Original painting by Chris Collingwood. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00
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Beware of the Lion by Geoff Lea.
Spitfires of 602 City of Glasgow Squadron in the disitnctive white stripe marking of the d- day invasion patrol the Normandy beaches. Seen below are the landing craft and ships of the invasion force as the troops form Britian, America, Canada invade the Normandy Beaches, coded Juno. Gold, Sword and Utah.
Open edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £51.00
Signed edition. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £50.00
Signature edition of 60 prints from the open edition. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £80.00 Signed by Johnnie Johnson (deceased).
Open edition print. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £10.92
Signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £37.00
Original painting by Geoff Lea. . Price £2400.00
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ITEM CODE DHM0401
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Normandy Beach Head Patrol by Geoff Lea.
Spitfire Mk9. of 56 squadron patrol the D-Day landings.
Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Signed edition of 30 prints from the edition of 100 prints. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £120.00 Signed by Johnnie Johnson (deceased).
Pilot signature edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC,
Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown
and
Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased).
Original painting by Geoff Lea. . Price £2400.00
**Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. (3 reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £55.00
ITEM CODE DHM0410
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The Dreaded Salvo by Robin Smith.
Hawker Typhoon of 181 Sqdn, 2nd tactical airforce. The Dreaded Salvo was painted to celebrate the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Preparing the ground for the eventual D-Day landings,aircraft including the Hawker Typhoon were given the freedom to scour areas for evidence of enemy activity and neutralise there effect employing the terrifying power of the eight underwing rockets. Turning a massive 14 diameter 4 bladed prop. the Napier Sabre engine was huge, but unfortunately suffered mechanical problems that blighted its early acceptance.
Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm). Price £105.00 Signed by 2 ex-Typhoon pilots, Pip Phillips and Ken Scott.
ITEM CODE RS0007
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D-Day Normandy Landings by Robert Taylor.
On June 6, 1944, no fewer than 4000 ships landed 133,000 assault troops on the beaches of Normandy. A further 23,000 parachuted in, whilst Allied aircraft flew 14,000 sorties on that historic day. By the end of August 200,000 seamen had transported two million troops across to France. It was the greatest and most successful military invasion in history, which led to the downfall of Hitlers Germany, and the end of the war in Europe. Robert Taylors painting captures the very essence of that herculean battle. The painting is dominated by one of the many large transport ships, lowering her landing craft under bombardment from shore batteries. Barrage balloons flying, this massive fleet sailed into the teeth of the German defences, to land its invasion forces against all odds.
Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Print size 24 inches x 20 inches (64cm x 51cm). Price £80.00 Signed by Brigadier Sir Alex Stanier BT,DSO,MC (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2118
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Normandy Fighter Sweep by Nicolas Trudgian.
Johnnie Johnson leads his Canadian Wing Spitfires over the Normandy beaches on D-Day, 1944.
Limited edition of 2500 prints. Print size 16 inches x 13 inches (41cm x 33cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Air Vice-Marshall Johnnie Johnson (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2447
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Victory Over Gold by Nicolas Trudgian.
Frustrated by the absence of Luftwaffe aircraft over the Normandy beaches on D-Day, Allied fighter pilots were spoiling for a fight. When a dozen Ju88s appeared over Gold Beach on the following morning, June 7, 1944, the patrolling Spitfires of 401 Squadron wasted no time in getting into the fray. At just after 0800 hours twelve Junkers Ju88s appeared out of the 2000ft. cloud base, intent on making a diving attack on the heavily populated beachhead. Wheeling their Spitfires into the on-coming attack, Squadron Leader Cameron, C.O. of 401 Squadron, called his pilots to pick their own targets, and all hell broke loose. In the ensuing dogfight 401 Squadrons Canadian pilots destroyed no fewer than six of the Ju88s, and the attack on the beach was averted. Nicolas Trudgian recreates the scene as Flying Officer Arthur Bishop, son of WWI Ace Billy Bishop, brings down one of the Ju88s that day. With its starboard engine on fire, and its hydraulics shot away, the doomed Luftwaffe fighter-bomber begins its ultimate uncontrollable roll. F/O Arthur Bishop hurtles past the stricken bomber, Nicks superb study showing every detail of his Mk IX Spitfire. Below the pockmarked landscape and beachhead is packed with detail and activity: No fewer than fifty vehicles of all description can be counted, with as many ships and landing craft offshore. Some thirty aircraft are visible in the sky. A massively comprehensive image that will keep collectors endlessly absorbed in a wholly realistic atmosphere, created by a hugely talented and highly respected aviation artist.
Limited edition of 400 prints. Print size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers (deceased), Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant (deceased) and Wing Commander Tom Neil, in addition ot the artist.
Limited edition of 15 artist proofs. Paper size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £230.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers, Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant and Wing Commander Tom Neil, in addition ot the artist.
Limited edition of 250 prints. Supplied with companion print Prints size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £300.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers (deceased), Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant (deceased) and Wing Commander Tom Neil, in addition ot the artist. Companion print Patrolling the Beach signed by Flying Officer Arthur Bishop RCAF.
Limited edition of 25 portfolio edition artist proofs, supplied with companion print. Paper size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £330.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers, Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant and Wing Commander Tom Neil, in addition ot the artist. Companion print Patrolling the Beach signed by Flying Officer Arthur Bishop RCAF.
Signed limited edition of 60 artists special reserve prints, signed by the artist only. Paper size 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £120.00
ITEM CODE DHM2037
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Eagles of the Eighth by Nicolas Trudgian.
Major Jim Goodson taxies his 4th (The Eagles) Fighter Group P-51 D Mustang at Debden following a mission to supply air support over the Normandy beaches soon after D-Day, June 1944. Having previously flown Spitfires and Hurricanes with the RAF, Spitfires with 133 Eagle Squadron, and P-47 Thunderbolts with the Fourth fighter group, Jim Goodson became one of the USAAFs top fighter pilots of WWII.
Limited edition of 400 prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Paper size 12 inches x 9.5 inches (31cm x 24cm). Price £42.00 Signed by Jim Goodson.
ITEM CODE NT0001
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Doolittles D-Day, 6th June 1944 by Robert Taylor.
By any military standards, it is difficult to imagine the Supreme Commander of the largest air force of the day, piloting himself over the battlefront during the early moments of one of historys greatest military operations. But General Jimmy Doollittle was no ordinary commander. Already awarded Americas highest decoration for valour, General Doolittle was, by the summer of 1944, in command of the American 8th Air Force. On the morning of 6 June, D-Day, he dispatched 1350 bombers together with his entire fighter force to attack enemy ground installations near the beachheads. Sitting around waiting for intelligence reports was not Jimmy Doolittles style. He was going to see for himself what was happening! With Pat Partridge as wingman, they took off flying P-38 Lightnings - chosen for their distinctive profile in the hopes they would deter friendly fire - and climbed above the overcast. Having observed the 8th Air Forces operations at first hand, as they turned for home, Doolittle spotted a hole in the clouds, flick-rolled through it and disappeared beneath the cloud layer. Pat Partridge had his head in the cockpit, probably changing his gas tanks, and when he looked up there was no sign of his Supreme Commander, he circled around for a while, then headed for home. Beneath the clouds Doolittle saw - the most impressive and unforgettable sight I could have possibly imagined - . As some 5000 ships of all shapes and sizes landed 176,000 troops on the enemy held beaches of Northern France, Doolittle flew up and down the battlefront assessing how the invasion was progressing, and after a two and a half hour sortie, headed back to base. After landing, Doolittle hurried over to General Eisenhowers headquarters to provide the first report Eisenhower received, beating his own intelligence information by several hours.
Limited edition of 500 prints. Image szie 32 inches x 16 inches 81cm x 41cm). Price £ Signed by Colonel Hubert M. Childress, Lt Colonel Frank D Hurlbut, First Lieutenant Richard Ostronik, First Lieutenant Mel Roasvig and Colonel Richard Willsie.
ITEM CODE RT0313
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D-Day Armada by Nicolas Trudgian.
There was never a greater concentration of air power deployed in an active theater of war as over the English Channel in May and June 1944. As D-Day approached, the USAAFs Ninth Air Force had assembled over 3500 aircraft a day, they were pounding enemy positions all the way from Pas de Calais to the coast of Normandy. 6 June 1944, arguably the most decisive single day in modern military history, saw the sky filled with waves of troop carrying aircraft towing gliders, dropping over 20,000 highly trained men in support of the massed sea-borne landings on the beaches below. Grabbing all the airspace they could find, the combat wings of the Ninth Air Force were creating havoc among the German ground forces as they scrambled to get troops and armor to the battlefront.
Limited edition of 350 prints. Print size 35 inches x 23.5 inches (89cm x 60cm). Price £160.00 Signed by Captain Clayton Gross, Colonel Maurice Long, Major General Donald Strait, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs, with eight signatures. Paper size 35 inches x 23.5 inches (89cm x 60cm). Price £220.00 Signed by Captain Clayton Gross, Colonel Maurice Long, Major General Donald Strait, Colonel Ricahrd Dick Denison, First Lieutenant Wayne E Downing, Captain John L Minech, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Milow and Lieutenant Colonel William Bill D Mitchell, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 35 inches x 23.5 inches (89cm x 60cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Captain Clayton Gross, Colonel Maurice Long, Major General Donald Strait, Colonel Ricahrd Dick Denison, First Lieutenant Wayne E Downing, Captain John L Minech, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Milow and Lieutenant Colonel William Bill D Mitchell, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 50 remarques, with eight signatures. Inscribed with original pencil drawing by Nicolas Trudgian. Paper size 35 inches x 23.5 inches (89cm x 60m). Price £ Signed by Captain Clayton Gross, Colonel Maurice Long, Major General Donald Strait, Colonel Ricahrd Dick Denison, First Lieutenant Wayne E Downing, Captain John L Minech, Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Milow and Lieutenant Colonel William Bill D Mitchell, in addition to the artist.
Nicolas Trudgian Promotional Flyer. A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm) . Price £1.50
ITEM CODE DHM2275
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RANGER BY GRAEME LOTHIAN Before D-Day allied fighters ranged far and wide across the North of
Europe. Signed Limited edition of 1,000 prints. Signed by the artist
and Commander Johnnie Johnson.
Scots Guards Fighting Through the Bocage by Terence
Cuneo Action of the right flank, 3rd Battalion Scots Guards
during the advance from Caumont to Les Loges, Normandy, 30th July 1944.
Commanding the Churchill tank, Lochinvar is Lt Robert Runcie later to
become Archbishop of Canterbury.
Fighting for a foothold, 82nd Airborne at
Sainte Mere-Eglise 1944 by Chris Collingwood
During the morning of June 7th the 82nd Airborne were attacked by a
mixed German battle group. Supported by 4th Division armour the
Paratroopers and Glider troops repelled the attack which lasted most of
the day.
BEWARE OF THE LION BY GEOFF LEA
602 City of Glasgow Squadron patrol the Normandy beaches.
NORMANDY BEACH HEAD PATROL BY GEOFF LEA
Spitfire Mk9. of 56 squadron patrol the D-Day landings.
COMBAT OVER NORMANDY BY GRAEME LOTHIAN
Spitfires of R.C.A.F 144 Wing led by Wing Commander Johnson in combat
with ME109's of JG3 over Arromanches, France June 1944.
with
three signatures of British RAF fighter Pilots Air Vice Marshal
J E Johnnie JOhnson C.B, C.B.E D.S.O , D.F.C D.L Air
Commodore Pete BrothersC.B.E. D.S.O D.F.C (Wing Commander Flying
Culmhead Wing) Wing Commnder Geoffrey page D.F.O D.F.C
Wing Commander flying 125 Wing
Victory Over Gold by Nicholas Trudgian
Spitfires of 401 Squadron over the Normandy beaches, June 1944.
Eagles of the Eighth by Nicholas Trudgian
Major Jim Goodson taxies his 4th (The Eagles) Fighter Group P-51 D
Mustang at Debden following a mission to supply air support over the
Normandy beaches soon after D-Day, June 1944. Having previously flown
Spitfires and Hurricanes with the RAF, Spitfires with 133 Eagle Squadron,
and P-47 Thunderbolts with the Fourth fighter group, Jim Goodson became
one of the USAAF's top fighter pilots of WWII. Signed by Pete Brothers, Bunny Currant, Tom Neil.
D-Day Armada by Nicolas Trudgian
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D
Day 1944 (3), Sword Beach & the British Airborne Landings by Ken Ford.
At 0016hrs on 6 June 1944 a Horsa glider ground to a
halt a mere 60yards from the Orne Canal bridge at Benouville in
Normandy. A small group of British paratroopers burst from it and
stormed the bridge within minutes. The Allied liberation of
Nazi-occupied Europe had begun. Within a few hours landing craft
would swarm towards Ouistreham as British 3rd Division swept ashore at
Sword Beach. The battle would then begin to break through to relieve
the paratroopers. In the third of four D-Day volumes, Ken Ford
details the assault by British 6th Airborne Division and the British
landings on Sword Beach that secured the vital left flank of the invasion.
Book price £12.99. Book serial number Osprey
105.
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D
Day 1944 (4), Gold & Juno Beaches by Ken Ford
Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy,
was the greatest sea-borne military operation in history. At the
heart of the invasion and key to its success were the landings of British
50th Division on Gold Beach and Canadian 3rd Division on Juno Beach.
Not only did they provide the vital link between the landings of British
3rd Division on Sword Beach and the Americans to the west on Omaha, they
would be crucial to the securing of the beachhead and the drive inland to
Bayeux and Caen. Ken Ford details the assault that began the
liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe.
Book price £12.99. Book serial number Osprey
112.
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£6.00).
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By any military standards, it is difficult to imagine
the Supreme Commander of the largest air force of the day, piloting
himself over the battlefront during the early moments of one of history's
greatest military operations. But General Jimmy Doollittle was no
ordinary commander. Already awarded America's highest decoration for
valour, General Doolittle was, by the summer of 1944, in command of the
American 8th Air Force. On the morning of 6 June, D-Day, he
dispatched 1350 bombers together with his entire fighter force to attack
enemy ground installations near the beachheads. Sitting around
waiting for intelligence reports was not Jimmy Doolittle's style. He
was going to see for himself what was happening! With Pat Partridge
as wingman, they took off flying P-38 Lightnings - chosen for their
distinctive profile in the hopes they would deter friendly fire - and
climbed above the overcast. Having observed the 8th Air Force's
operations at first hand, as they turned for home, Doolittle spotted a
hole in the clouds, flick-rolled through it and disappeared beneath the
cloud layer. Pat Partridge had his head in the cockpit, probably
changing his gas tanks, and when he looked up there was no sign of his
Supreme Commander. He circled around for a while, then headed for
home. Beneath the clouds Doolittle saw "the most impressive and
unforgettable sight I could have possibly imagined". As some
5000 ships of all shapes and sizes landed 176,000 troops on the enemy held
beaches of Northern France, Doolittle flew up and down the battlefront
assessing how the invasion was progressing, and after a two and a half
hour sortie, headed back to base. After landing, Doolittle hurried
over to General Eisenhower's headquarters to provide the first report
Eisenhower received, beating his own intelligence information by several
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