Description

Spitfire Mk XIVs of 41 Squadron have intercepted and damaged a Me262 of KG51 and, with smoke and debris pouring from its damaged Jumo 004 Turbojet, the stricken
Luftwaffe jet will be lucky to make it home. A dramatic painting and a fine tribute to the RAF’s contribution to the Victory in Europe.

To supplement Nick’s impressive new
painting VICTORY OVER THE RHINE, the main print has reproduced below it four special images
illustrating some of the most famous aircraft types flown by the Royal Air Force during World War II. Featured are a Hurricane of 85 Squadron, a Lancaster of 83 Squadron, a Tempest from 150 Wing, and a Mosquito from 571 Squadron. Each individual work of art, a painting in its own right.

Signatures

The Anniversary Edition
Joining artist Nicolas Trudgian, every print of Victory Over the Rhine is individually signed in pencil by FIVE highly respected aircrew who flew combat in the European theatre during World War II. Each one is a representative of the aircraft being depicted.

Squadron Leader HUGH PARRY - 41 Squadron Spitfire
Wing Commander JOHN ELKINGTON - Battle of Britain Hurricane
Squadron Leader NORMAN SCRIVENER - Pathfinder Lancaster
Flight Lieutenant JAMES KYLE - Tempest
Flight Lieutenant 'BERTIE' BOULTER - Night Strike Force Mosquito

The Commemorative Proofs
In addition to the signatures from the Anniversary Edition this highly limited proof is also signed by a further two Spitfire pilots who flew in combat with 41 Squadron:

Squadron Leader 'BAM' BAMBERGER
Flight Lieutenant PETER GRAHAM