High Summer, High Battle

In late August 1940 another massive wave of German bombers crosses the English coat. Young fighter pilots are hurling themselves into the frenzy of aerial combat. Such actions are to be repeated time and again during this summer-long war of attrition, in an epic duel that will be written into history as the Battle of Britain. In this aviation art print, artist Nicolas Trudgian depicts then unknown Hans-Joachim Marseille of 1./Lehrgeschwader 2 flying his Bf 109E 'White 14' rushes headlong at the a squadron of No. 19 Spitfires, in an attempt to break up their attack. Marseille will later find fame and glory over the deserts of North Africa with JG27, where he will ultimately raise his total to 158 confirmed aerial victories. It is here, however, in the battle-scarred summer skies of England that the 'Star of Africa' will first start to shine.

Limited Edition:

• 350 Standard Edition, signed and numbered
• 50 Artist's Proofs
• 30 Remarques
• 25 Giclée Prints on Canvas, signed by the Artist only (Size ca. 91 cm x 55 cm)

Signatories:
Wing Commander George C. Unwin DFM
Major Erich Rudorffer, KC, Oak Leaves, Swords
Hauptmann Hugo Dahmer KC

Published in July 2006