Operation Judgement The Taranto Raid - Artist Proof Edition

Philip West pays tribute to the legendary Taranto raid by Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Swordfish. The attack on Taranto was the first major victory for naval air powerin the world and blueprint for the strike on Pearl Harbor. The Fleet Air Arm played an active part in the fight against the Axisforces in the Mediterranean. Their greatest achievement was the strike against the Italian Fleet at Taranto, 11 November 1940 by four Fleet Air Arm squadrons and 40 or so men who carried out this daring raid. In this picture we see the Swordfish flown by Lieutenant FMA Torrense-Spence and Lieutenant AWF Sutton, having just released its torpedo. The bravery of the Swordfish aircrew in this and all other operations is a matter of history and must never be forgotten. 50 Artist Proof Editions The edition is signed by the artist Philip West along with highly distinguished Fleet Air Arm veteran who flew on the Taranto raid and is depicted in this image; Captain AWF Sutton DSC* A truly historic edition. Overall Size: 16½” x 26½ ” / 42cm x 67cm

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