Winter on the Front Line

Hawker Typhoons of 609 Squadron, 2nd TAF at a temporary airfield in Northern Europe, December 1944.

From D-Day onwards, as the Allies marched relentlessly eastwards, the squadrons of the 2nd TAF moved with them, hopping from one temporary airfield to the next, always as close to the front line as possible. The robust Typhoons and Tempests of the RAF were ideally suited to the hazardous ground attack role that was so vital in paving the way for troop and armour advances. The winter of 1944-45 was severe and tested aircraft and ground crew to their limits.
 

95 Limited Edition
15 Artist Proofs with Companion Print
15 Canvas Edition

All prints are signed and numbered by the artist.

The Artist Proofs include a Companion Print which is signed by distinguished Typhoon pilot:
Flying Officer Frank Wheeler DFC
Joined 174 Squadron in January 1944 and on 18th February took part in Operation Jericho – the raid on the Amiens Prison, providing cover for the main Mosquito strike force. Took part in D-Day and then provided daily close support for the British ground forces as they moved through France, Belgium, Holland and finally into Germany. Frank was posted back to the UK at the end of March 1945 having completed 123 operational sorties.

The Canvas Edition prints are very high quality reproductions on canvas of the main print, Winter on the Front Line, which are about the same size as the original painting. They are mounted flat on to heavy-weight board or stretched in the traditional manner and ready to frame. They are hand varnished by the artist and individually signed and numbered. They are finished to order so please allow at least 2 weeks for delivery.

Overall print size: 35” X 17”
Companion print overall size: 16.5” X 10”
Canvas Edition print size: 38” X 11.5”

Please note: a small edition of the Companion Print is available to purchase separately   more info...

There is also a Christmas Greetings Card produced from a detail of this image. Visit our sister site for more info  www.AviationArtCards.com

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