German Great War Aces of the Air Print Pack.
DPK0372. German Great War Aces of the Air Print Pack. Aviation Print Pack.
Items in this pack : Item #1 - Click to view individual item DHM1587B. Oberleutnant Lothar Freiherr von Richthofen by Ivan Berryman. On the evening of 7th May 1917, a fierce battle took place involving aircraft of Jasta 11 and 56 Sqn RFC, the former led by the brother of the Red Baron, Lothar von Richthofen. As the sun dipped beneath the heavy clouds, most expected the dogfight to break off in the fading light, but an extraordinary duel between the RFCs Captain Albert Ball and Lothar von Richthofen broke out, the two aircraft flying directly at each other, firing continuously, then turning and repeating the manoeuvre. Lothars all red Albatross was damaged, but landed safely. Albert Balls SE5, however, was seen by observers to fall through the heavy cloudbase inverted, before crashing heavily, fatally wounding Ball. Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
Item #2 - Click to view individual item DHM1609B. Etrich Taube by Ivan Berryman. The extraordinary Taube (or Dove) was extensively used by the Germans as a reliable, stable observation and reconnaissance aircraft as late as 1916, despite its archaic appearance. The Taube type first flew in Austria in 1909, the brainchild of Dr Igo Etrich and employed the early method of directional control known as differential wing-warping, instead of possessing ailerons and elevators. This version was powered by a Mercedes 6-cylinder inline engine and is a two-seat variant, much favoured by the Germans. Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
Item #3 - Click to view individual item DHM1700B. Vfw Emil Schape by Ivan Berryman. Pioneers of wooden fuselages, LFG Roland honed their considerable skills in fighter design throughout World War 1, culminating in the excellent D.VI as depicted here in the capable hands of Vfw Emil Schape as he and his Jasta 33 wingman bear down on a lone SE.5 in September 1918. Schape went on to score an impressive 18 victories, all but one of them with Jasta 33. Only 150 examples of the Roland D.VI found their way to the Jastas, the type being overshadowed by the Fokker D.VII and Pfalz D.XII, but its beautifully shaped planked fuselage made it a robust opponent that was capable of absorbing all the rigours of front line service. Small limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
Item #4 - Click to view individual item DHM1577B. Oberleutnant Ernst Udet by Ivan Berryman. Wearing one of the most distinctive colour schemes of World War One, Germanys second highest scoring ace after Manfred Von Richthofen was the charismatic Ernst Udet with 62 victories to his credit. His brightly coloured Fokker D.VII carried the initials of his girlfriend (LO) on the side of his aircraft and the inscription Du Noch Nicht! (Not You Yet!) on the upper tail surfaces. Udet was badly wounded in September 1918 and did not fly in combat again, but survived the war, only to commit suicide in 1941. Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
Website Price: £ 160.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £238.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £78
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