Description
It is August, and the height of the Battle of Britain: Heinkel 111 bombers have attacked airfields and radar stations along the south coast, and a frantic dog-fight has developed as Bf109s of JG-52 clash with Hurricanes of the RAF’s No. 32 Squadron.
Steinhoff’s Bf109E, which dominates the image, provides a magnificently detailed study of this superlative fighter, as he and his fellow Luftwaffe pilots do their best to protect the retreating Heinkels. Below is a wonderful panoramic aerial view of Dover Harbor, the legendary White Cliffs, and the carefully researched landscape showing the south-eastern tip of the British Isles as it was in 1940.
THE SIGNATURES
Originally released in 1994, this Artist Proof print is personally signed by the legendary Ace himself:
General JOHANNES “MACKY” STEINHOFF Knights Cross with Oak Leaves & Swords – 176 victories
This stunning piece is conservation conservation framed to include the original signatures of Five more Luftwaffe Aces who fought in the Battle of Britain :
Generalleutnant ADOLF GALLAND Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords & Diamonds – JG-26, JG-27, JV-44 / 104 victories
Generalleutnant GÜNTHER RALL Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves & Swords – JG-54/ 275 victories
Oberleutnant SIEGFRIED BETHKE – JG2 / 14 victories
Oberleutnant GÜNTHER SEEGER Knights Cross – JG-2, JG-53 / 56 victories
Leutnant HERBERT KAISER Knights Cross – JG77 / 68 victories
A rarely seen and historic Battle of Britain Luftwaffe collector’s piece.
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