Calendar ROYAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM 1993
Prix régulier 70,00 € TTC 6%
A fine collection of reproductions from original paintings by MICHAEL TURNER.
Michael Turner is one of today's best known and highly regarded motorsport artists, establishing himself as part of the Grand Prix scene in the 1960s. His parallel career in the field of aviation art has seen him achieve similar success and he has been President of the Guild of Aviation Artists for the past 16 years. His paintings and prints are prized by collectors for their drama and atmosphere, combined with a technical accuracy that comes with a deep understanding of his subject matter. [...]Characteristics
| Condition | Used good but white marks on the cover |
| Published date | 1993 |
| Language | English |
| Size | 32 x 43 x 0.2 cm |
| Author | Michael Turner |
Description
A fine collection of reproductions from original paintings by MICHAEL TURNER.
January
A Thunderbold of No.134 Squadron taxies out on to a flooded airstrip in Burma during a monsoon early in 1945.
February
Lancasters of No. 57 Squadron follow the Pathfinders in to release their bomb loads. For night missions the Pathfinders proceed to the target first, dropping colour-coded markers (green in this case) to pinpoint the objective.
March
A Sunderland of No. 210 Squadron undergoes engine maintenance while at its moorings.
April
Spitfires No. 127 Wing led by wing Commander Johnny Johnson strafe an enemy airfield during a sweep over Northern France.
May
No. 24 Squadron Oxford collecting a casualty during a field exercice in the English countryside.
June
One of the Famous Gloster Gladiators which took part in the historical air-defence of Malta from 10-28 June 1940. The Gladiator was the last British biplane fighter.
July
Hampdens of No. 408 'Goose' Squadron, RCAF, preparing for a night-time mine-laying mission.
August
Out of rocket fuel and its attack completed, a Me 163 Comet, of 2/JG 400 dives out of gun range after attacking a formation of B-17 of the 381st Bomb group.
September
Dakota dropping supplies under heavy fire to units of the British 1st Airborne Division at Arnhem on 17 September 1944.
October
Bristol Beauforts of No. 42 Squadron, Coastal Command, launch a torpedo attack on an enemy convoy in 1941.
November
Ground crews from No. 99 Squadron prepare Vickers Wellington bombers for a night operation in the winter of 1940.
December
A horse-drawn sled hauls 500 kg bombs to a waiting Dornier Do17 Z-2.
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