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Knights of the Sky by Nicolas Trudgian - Cranston Military Prints

Knights of the Sky by Nicolas Trudgian


Knights of the Sky by Nicolas Trudgian

The dramatic scene depicts an aerial dog-fight between Sopwith Camels and SE5A fighters of the Royal Flying Corps, and the bright red planes of Baron von Richthofens JG1 fighter wing. High over Northern France, the highly manoeuvrable fighters wheel and turn in the cauldron of close aerial combat, the artist bringing alive that evocative era when aerial combat first began.
Item Code : DHM2444YKnights of the Sky by Nicolas Trudgian - Editions AvailableExtra....


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Limited edition of 600 prints. Paper size 17 inches x 22 inches (43cm x 56cm)
Bristow, Philip

Died : 2002
Flight Lieutenant Philip Bristow (deceased)
Philip Bristow joined the Royal Naval Air Service in August 1917 and was sent for immediate flying training in France, qualifying as a pilot and returning to the UK to train on seaplanes, after which he began submarine surveillance flights. He was forced to ditch his aircraft into the sea on three occasions, twice using carrier pigeons to summon assistance. He was rescued on these occaions by a trawler, a drifter and a destroyer respectively. Transferring to the RAF on April 1, 1918, he was
Signature Value : £80
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+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £80		£100 Off!
Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!		Now : £180.00

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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 22 inches (43cm x 56cm)
Bristow, Philip

Died : 2002
Flight Lieutenant Philip Bristow (deceased)
Philip Bristow joined the Royal Naval Air Service in August 1917 and was sent for immediate flying training in France, qualifying as a pilot and returning to the UK to train on seaplanes, after which he began submarine surveillance flights. He was forced to ditch his aircraft into the sea on three occasions, twice using carrier pigeons to summon assistance. He was rescued on these occaions by a trawler, a drifter and a destroyer respectively. Transferring to the RAF on April 1, 1918, he was
Signature Value : £80
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £80		£170 Off!Now : £260.00

Quantity:
In 1 Pair
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Limited edition of 600 prints. Paper size 17 inches x 22 inches (43cm x 56cm)
Bristow, Philip

Died : 2002
Flight Lieutenant Philip Bristow (deceased)
Philip Bristow joined the Royal Naval Air Service in August 1917 and was sent for immediate flying training in France, qualifying as a pilot and returning to the UK to train on seaplanes, after which he began submarine surveillance flights. He was forced to ditch his aircraft into the sea on three occasions, twice using carrier pigeons to summon assistance. He was rescued on these occaions by a trawler, a drifter and a destroyer respectively. Transferring to the RAF on April 1, 1918, he was
Signature Value : £80
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £80		£105 Off!Now : £155.00

Quantity:
** (Ex Display) Limited edition of 600 prints. (Two copies reduced to clear) Paper size 17 inches x 22 inches (43cm x 56cm)
Bristow, Philip

Died : 2002
Flight Lieutenant Philip Bristow (deceased)
Philip Bristow joined the Royal Naval Air Service in August 1917 and was sent for immediate flying training in France, qualifying as a pilot and returning to the UK to train on seaplanes, after which he began submarine surveillance flights. He was forced to ditch his aircraft into the sea on three occasions, twice using carrier pigeons to summon assistance. He was rescued on these occaions by a trawler, a drifter and a destroyer respectively. Transferring to the RAF on April 1, 1918, he was
Signature Value : £80
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £80		SOLD
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*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature and is for the unmatted version where available. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare.
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Flight Lieutenant Philip Bristow (deceased)
Died : 2002
*Signature Value : £80

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 600 prints.
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs.
Limited edition of 600 prints.
** (Ex Display) Limited edition of 600 prints. (Two copies reduced to clear)


Bristow, Philip
(Flight Lieutenant Philip Bristow (deceased))

Philip Bristow joined the Royal Naval Air Service in August 1917 and was sent for immediate flying training in France, qualifying as a pilot and returning to the UK to train on seaplanes, after which he began submarine surveillance flights. He was forced to ditch his aircraft into the sea on three occasions, twice using carrier pigeons to summon assistance. He was rescued on these occaions by a trawler, a drifter and a destroyer respectively. Transferring to the RAF on April 1, 1918, he was posted to 219 Squadron, flying the Short 184, where he saw active service flying combat patrold on the Northern Front. He died in late 2001 / early 2002, aged 101, and just a fortnight short of his 102nd birthday.
Squadrons Related to This Print
JG1
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