Victory Over Gold - Various Editions

Victory Over Gold by Nicolas Trudgian features Spitfires of 401 Squadron over the Normandy beaches. The morning of June 7, 1944 a dozen Ju88s appeared over Gold Beach, intent of making a diving attack on the heavily populated beachhead. The patrolling Spitfires of 401 Squadron wasted no time in getting into the fray. In the ensuing dogfight the Canadian pilots destroyed no fewer than six of the Ju88s, and the attack on the beach was averted. Each edition is signed by the artist and three of the RAF's top Fighter Aces: Air Commodore Peter Brothers Wing Commander Christopher 'Bunny' Currant Wing Commander Tom Neil In addition the D-Day Anniversary Artist Proof edition comes with a limited edition pencil drawing "Patrolling The Beaches" which is signed by the artist and Canadian Spitfire pilot: (see below for image) Flying Officer Arthur Bishop -whose aircraft is portrayed in the main print (he is the son of the legendary WWI pilot Billy Bishop VC). 400 Limited Editions 25 "D-Day Anniversary" Artist Proof Editions Published: 1999 Overall Size: 34 inches x 24 inches (86cm x 64cm)

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