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Aviation artist Nicolas Trudgian.  Aviation art print 'Alpine Thunder' by Nicolas Trudgian depicting Me262A-1a/U5s heading for their mountain hideout at the end of the Second World War

By late April 1945 most of the Third Reich had been cut to shreds by the advancing Allied forces, and those units remaining intact were regrouping in Southern Germany abd Austria.  With American advance units nearing the outskirts of Munich, on 28 April Adolf Galland took the decision to evacuate his precious jets to Salzburg, deep in the mountains.  bad weather prevented their departure until the following morning, and they only just managed to escape under the noses of the encircling Americans.

From their new secluded base Galland intended battling on with JV44 until the bitter end, but the unsuitable mountain airfields prevented this famous fighter wing from doing much to delay the inevitable.  So the beautiful Alpine meadows became the final resting place for what was potentially the most formidable fighter unit of the war.  In just a few days the jets were left abandoned, their short, exhilarating war consigned to history.

Nicolas Trudgian's painting shows the 262 of JV44 on 29th April 1945 as they scorch through the beautiful mountain scenery towards what they hoped would be their Alpine fortress. Led by Oberstleutnant Heinz Bar, JV44s last commander, flying his unique Me262A-1a/U5 equipped with six 30mm cannon, the flight heads for their mountain hideaway at Salzburg. Defiant to the end, later in the day Bar claimed a P-47 Thunderbolt, bringing his personal tally in the Me262 to sixteen, placing him third most successful jet fighter pilot of WWII.

Alpine Thunder by Nicolas Trudgian.

By late April 1945 most of the Third Reich had been cut to shreds by the advancing Allied forces and those units remaining intact were regrouping in southern Germany and Austria. With American advance units nearing the outskirts of Munich, on 28th April Adolf Galland took the decision to evacuate his precious jets to Salzburg, deep in the mountains. Bad weather prevented their departure until the following morning and they only just managed to escape under the noses of the encircling Americans. Galland had hoped to battle on with JV44 but the unsuitable mountain airfields prevented the famous fighter wing from doing much to delay the inevitable. So the beautiful Alpine meadows became the final resting place for what was potentially the most formidable fighter unit of the war. In just a few days the jets were left abandoned. Their short, exhilarating war, consigned to history.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £130.00

Signed by Oberleutnant Walter Schuck,
Oberst Herman Buchner (deceased)
and
Major Werner Roell (deceased), in addition to the artist.


Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £275.00

Signed by Oberleutnant Walter Schuck,
Oberst Herman Buchner (deceased)
and
Major Werner Roell (deceased), in addition to the artist.


Limited edition of 25 publishers proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £210.00

Signed by Oberleutnant Walter Schuck,
Oberst Herman Buchner
and
Major Werner Roell, in addition to the artist.


Nicolas Trudgian Promotional Flyer. A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm) . Price £1.50


** (Ex Display) Signed limited edition of 500 prints. (Three copies reduced to clear) Paper size 33 inches x 23 inches (84cm x 58cm). Price £125.00

Signed by Oberleutnant Walter Schuck,
Oberst Herman Buchner (deceased)
and
Major Werner Roell (deceased), in addition to the artist.

ITEM CODE DHM2600

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