| Ruhr Valley Invaders by Nicolas Trudgian.
When the seasoned B-26 crews of the 386th Bomb Group took delivery of their Douglas A-26 Invader aircraft in September 1944, the arrival of their new fast attack bombers neatly coincided with a move to France. Now based at Beaumont-sur-Oise, they were able to penetrate deep into enemy territory. The three man crews took part in the Battle of the Bulge, their twin engined aircraft being well suited to their task of destroying strategic bridges and cutting vital supply lines. After the Ardennes Campaign, now fully equipped with the A-26, the 386th BG continued to strike hard against important targets in Germany, the nimble handling characteristics of the aircraft making low-level attacks a speciality. As the Allies advanced upon Germany the 386th moved to St. Trond in Belgium, their base at the time of Nicolas Trudgians dramatic painting. Arriving at high speed over the busy German rail yard in the heart of the Ruhr Valley, barely skimming the nearby factory chimney stacks on the way into the target, the A-26 crews on the 386th deliver a devastating blow, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. With bombs away, the Invader crews strafe the area with their battery of ten forward-firing .50 cal. machine guns, the roar of their twin 2000hp engines heightening the tension and confusion on the ground.
Published 2000.
Signed by three distinguished A-26 Invader aircrew who flew the A-26 in combat during World War II. |
| Item Code : DHM2450 | Ruhr Valley Invaders by Nicolas Trudgian. - This Edition | Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price! |
| TYPE | EDITION DETAILS | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | YOUR PRICE | PURCHASING | PRINT | Signed limited edition of 450 prints.
| Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm) | Denison, Richard Dick Oates, Carl Slanker, Earl + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian
Signature(s) value alone : £115 | £50 Off! | Now : £150.00 |
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Other editions of this item : | Ruhr Valley Invaders by Nicolas Trudgian | DHM2450 |
| TYPE | EDITION DETAILS | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | YOUR PRICE | PURCHASING | ARTIST PROOF | Limited edition of25 artist proofs.
Just 3 prints left in this edition. Signed by three distinguished A-26 Invader aircrew who flew the A-26 in combat during World War II. | Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm) | Denison, Richard Dick Oates, Carl Slanker, Earl + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian
Signature(s) value alone : £115 | £50 Off! | Now : £200.00 | VIEW EDITION... | PRINT | Limited edition of 125 publishers proofs. | Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm) | Denison, Richard Dick Oates, Carl Slanker, Earl + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian
Signature(s) value alone : £115 | £40 Off! | Now : £170.00 | VIEW EDITION... | FLYER | Promotional Flyer | A4 Size Single Sheet 6 inches x 8 inches (15m x 21cm) | none | | £2.00 | VIEW EDITION... | SLIGHT BORDER DAMAGE | Signed limited edition of 450 prints.
The print has slight damage to the border area, mostly on a corner. Not noticeable once framed. | Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm) | Denison, Richard Dick Oates, Carl Slanker, Earl + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian
Signature(s) value alone : £115 | £85 Off! | Now : £125.00 | VIEW EDITION... | EX-DISPLAY PRINT | **Signed limited edition of 450 prints. (One print reduced to clear)
Ex display prints in near perfect condition. Signed by three distinguished A-26 Invader aircrew who flew the A-26 in combat during World War II. | Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm) | Denison, Richard Dick Oates, Carl Slanker, Earl + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian
Signature(s) value alone : £115 | £70 Off! | Now : £130.00 | VIEW EDITION... |
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Signatures on this item | *The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare. | Name | Info |
Captain Earl Slanker (deceased) *Signature Value : £40
| Joining the USAAF in October 1942, Earl was posted to Europe flying the new B-26F Marauder, assigned to the 386th Bomb Group based at Great Dunmow, in Essex. He flew combat operations in the build up to D-Day, later moving to Beaumont, France in October 1944. Promoted flight leader, Earl converted to the A-26 Invader in February 1945, completing 62 combat missions. He died on 28th March 2012. |
Colonel Richard Dick Denison (deceased) *Signature Value : £35
| Navigator Dick Denison's first combat missions were flown during the D-Day invasion, flying C47s towing gliders into the Normandy bridgehead, and making casualty evacuations. He transferred to the 552nd Squadron, 386th Bomb Group flying the Martin B26 Marauder, before converting over to the Douglas A26 Invader. Dick completed a total of 40 combat missions during his tour. He died on 1st February 2018. |
Major Carl Oates *Signature Value : £40
| Carl Oates joined the 386th Bomb Group at Great Dunmow, England in September 1944. Piloting first the B-26 and later the A-26, he flew 22 combat missions from England, and later from bases in France and Belgium. Carl was appointed Operations Officer of the 554th Squadron during the last six months of World War II. |
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