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CURRENT CATALOGUE
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Current Catalog shows alphabetically, by artists, all prints currently
available from the Military Gallery. Many are now low in inventory
and a few close to selling out. Click on thumbnail image or title
to see larger image and more information.
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THE GREATEST DAY
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN, 15 SEPTEMBER 1940
THE GREATEST DAY FOR THE RAF - HALF RAIDERS BROUGHT DOWN: 375 CAME, ONLY 175 RETURNED
Hitler's air force returned to mass daylight raids yesterday and the RAF gave them the most shattering defeat they have ever known.
The Daily Mail 16 Sept 1940
Sunday 15 September 1940 and Luftwaffe supremo Hermann Goering believed victory over the RAF was at hand. Today, he decreed, would be the day that his 'glorious' Luftwaffe would finally break the back of Fighter Command's stubborn resistance. Or so he believed.
In response to a massed formation of enemy aircraft detected heading for London, Air Vice Marshal Keith Park commanding 11 Group scrambled his squadrons. He also requested that 12 Group bring Douglas Bader's 'Big Wing' down from Duxford. Every available pilot and machine was committed. Prime Minister Winston Churchill turned to Park and asked "What other reserves have we?" "There are none", Park replied.
Bader now had five squadrons racing south, meeting what remained of the enemy on the outskirts of London.
With a successful morning behind them the RAF fighters raced back to re-fuel and re-arm. Just after 14.00 hrs another enemy battle group was observed and this time the formations were even larger. Bader's Wing was scrambled once more.
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THE HARD WAY HOME
In the late summer of 1941 a lone Halifax of 405 Sqn RCAF struggles home the hard way - damaged and alone. One of the aircraft's engines is already out and another is smoking badly as the exhausted pilot and his crew fight to keep their unwieldy bomber airborne. Any marauding Luftwaffe fighters would have found them easy prey, but fortunately they have been spotted by a formation of Hurricanes from 253 Sqn on a routine patrol. For that final leg of their long journey this crew will at last have protection to see them safely back to base.
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THE HELL THAT WAS BASTOGNE
To honor those who fought during the bitter conflict at Bastonge, each print in this limited edition has been personally signed and authenticated by veterans who served with the US 101st Airborne Division as the Allies pushed for victory during WWII. By endorsing the edition, their autographs help to create a historically important collector's piece to be cherished for future generations.
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THE HOMECOMING
Fw190 pilots of JG2 welcome home the type VII U-boats of the 9th Submarine Flotilla in calm waters of the Brest Roads. Countersigned by pilots and U-Boat commanders.
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THE HORNET'S NEST
Lt. Col. James H.Doolittle confers with Capt. Marc A. Mitscher on the bomber-laden deck of the U.S.S. Hornet as the fateful day of 18 April 1942 approaches. This daring bombing raid on Japan gave America and its allies a badly-needed morale boost in the wake of the destruction at Pearl Harbor.
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THE LAST BRIDGE BEFORE ARNHEM
Ten miles - the distance from Nijmegen to Arnhem where the British 1st Airborne Division was running out of ammunition and fighting for its life.
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THE LAST SALUTE
In memory of the courage, sacrifice and heroism of the brave men and women who fought in Normandy, artist Simon Smith has created two memorable images to remember the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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THE LAST WAVE
Completed with the help of the de Havilland Museum, Chris' memorable painting not only serves as a lasting tribute to the brave airmen who took part in Operation Jericho, but also honours the countless aircrew from all parts of the world who flew the legendary 'Wooden Wonder' on such daring missions throughout World War Two.
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