|
|
Juno Beach
As shells from the naval bombardment whistle overhead, and ground-fire crackles
around them, a pair of Mk IXb Spitfires from 412 Canadian Squadron make a fast
run over Juno Beach, in support of the Third Canadian Division storming ashore.
By the end of the day more than 21,000 men had landed on Juno, the second most
heavily defended of all the D-Day beaches, with the Canadians advancing further
inland than any other Allied troops. |
|
|
Juno Beach by Anthony Saunders.
As shells from the naval bombardment whistle overhead, and ground-fire crackles around them, a pair of Mk IXb Spitfires from 412 Canadian Squadron make a fast run over Juno Beach, in support of the Third Canadian Division storming ashore. By the end of the day more than 21,000 men had landed on Juno, the second most heavily defended of all the D-Day beaches, with the Canadians advancing further inland than any other Allied troops.
Limited edition of 400 prints Paper size 26.5 inches x 20.5 inches (67cm x 52cm) Image size 21.5 inches x 14 inches (54cm x 36cm). Price £85.00 Signed by :
Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC
and
Squadron Leader Franciszek Kornicki.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs Paper size 26.5 inches x 20.5 inches (67cm x 52cm) Image size 21.5 inches x 14 inches (54cm x 36cm) . Price £125.00 Signed by :
Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC
and
Squadron Leader Franciszek Kornicki.
Limited edition of 25 remarques Paper size 26.5 inches x 20.5 inches (67cm x 52cm) Image size 21.5 inches x 14 inches (54cm x 36cm). Price £250.00 Signed by :
Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC
and
Squadron Leader Franciszek Kornicki.
ITEM CODE DHM1843
| Reccomended Items : | 
Item Price : £ |
Item Price : £ |
|
 | Wing Commander Peter V Ayerst DFC
Peter Ayerst joined the RAF in 1938, and was posted to 73 Squadron in August 1939, flying Hurricanes. He went to France with the squadron, scoring his first victory in April 1940. After a spell instructing, when he shared in the destruction of a He111 with two other instructors, he had postings with both 145 and 243 Squadrons. In July 1942 he went to 33 Squadron, before promotion to flight commander with 238 Squadron, both postings with further combat success. After a period in South Africa, he returned to the UK, joining 124 Squadron flying Spitfire MkVIIs in defence of the invasion ports, where he scored his final victory; then flew Spitfire MkIXs on bomber escorts to Germany. He later became a Spitfire test pilot at Castle Bromwich. Peter finished the war not only a brilliant fighter Ace, but also one of the most highly regarded wartime instructors in the RAF. His final victory tally stood at 5 destroyed, 1 probable, 3 damaged and 2 further destroyed on the ground.
More... |
Squadron Leader Franciszek Kornicki
Posted in 1939 to 3rd Fighter Wing in Lwow as part of the Polish Air Force. This area was soon overrun by Germans so he travelled to England to join 303 Polish Sqn on Spitfires and also served with 308, 315 and 317 Squadrons carrying out many fighter sweeps over France and occupied Europe.
More... |
|
Anthony Saunders
|
|
Anthony Saunders must be one of the most outstanding naval and aviation artists around today. He has extraordinary skill in portraying scenes of aerial combat that took place before he was born. Although in his own words Anthony prefers the artistic side of painting war aircraft rather than the historic side, he will spend many hours researching a subject, making sure that it is technically correct in every detail before applying any oil to canvas. The results of this technical and artistic skill are easy to see in his paintings; breathtaking skyscapes graced with the machines of aerial warfare beautifully brought to life with the rich colour that is unique to oil paint. With this skill it is hardly surprising that Anthony also paints many subjects other than aviation; scenes from Crimea and Waterloo are a particular favourite. He is equally at home with landscapes and portraits.
|
|
