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A SPECTACULAR TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL GROUND ATTACK FIGHTERS
TYPHOONS OVER THE RHINE
by Nicolas Trudgian
Two print portfolio
Mk1B Typhoons of 247 Squadron, based at Eindhoven, make a low-level attack against enemy river transport on the Rhine in November, 1944. Led by Fighter Ace Squadron Leader B.G. “Stapme” Stapleton, the 247 pilots continue their attack along the valley, strafing German transport and other targets of opportunity. The Hawker Typhoon established itself as the finest ground-attack fighter of World War Two.
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 Germany’s arteries of supply and communication and last line of defense, 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 armor toward the battlefront were constantly attacked from the air, and just such a scene is vividly portrayed in Nicolas Trudgian’s painting.
THE LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURES
Typhoons over the Rhine is authenticated by the signatures of TWO highly decorated Typhoon pilots from World War II:
Air Commodore CD “KIT” NORTH-LEWIS DSO DFC
Squadron Leader BASIL “STAPME” STAPLETON DFC - 7 victories
The print is issued with the matching numbered, full-color companion piece, Typhoon Country (pictured above), which is also autographed by a WWII Typhoon Pilot:
Flight Lieutenant ROY CRANE
With two incredible images, this two print set promptly sold out and is currently only available on the secondary market, making this a great acquisition for aviation art collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
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