War in the Air II
The second book presenting the Aviation Art Paintings of Mark Postlethwaite
Description
Mark Postlethwaite is one of the world's leading aviation artists with his original paintings in pulbic and private collections worldwide. This new book - the second volume of his work to be published - brings together 100 of his latest paintings in a superbly colourful and informative book. Subjects range from the FE2b and Fokker EIII right through to the F-15s and F-16s of today. The large format, 290mm x 270mm (approx 12" x 11") means that all the paintings can be reproduced to the highest quality, making it a must-have for any aviation art fan.
Size: 290mm x 270mm landscape
Extent: 128 pages, printed colour throughout
Illustrations: 100 paintings and a few dozen sketches, photos etc
Book Jacket: Hardback
Size: 290mm x 270mm landscape
Extent: 128 pages, printed colour throughout
Illustrations: 100 paintings and a few dozen sketches, photos etc
Book Jacket: Hardback
Editions
- Standard Edition Book
- 100 veteran-signed limited edition of this book
This sgned limited edition of 100 copies contains a bookplate bearing the original signatures of the artist and the following WWII veterans:
- Squadron Leader Les Munro CNZM DSO QSO DFC JP. (The last surviving Dambuster pilot)
- Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson DFM. (The last surviving Dambuster bomb-aimer)
- Flight Lieutenant 'Steve' Stevens DFC. (Lancaster pilot with 57 Squadron, 31 ops May - Oct 1943)
- Corporal Maureen Stevens. (Flying Control WAAF based at Scampton on the night of the Dams Raid)
- Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC AFC AE . (High scoring Battle of Britain Ace with 249 Squadron)
Overall Height ca.
27
cm
Overall Width ca.
29
cm