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Thunderbolts and Lightnings by Nicolas Trudgian. - Cranston Military Prints

Thunderbolts and Lightnings by Nicolas Trudgian.


Thunderbolts and Lightnings by Nicolas Trudgian.

The relief of Bastogne turned the tide in the Battle of the Bulge and Hitlers final great offensive of World War II lay in ruins. P47 Thunderbolts of the 406th Fighter Group, in company with P38 Lightnings, support the advancing armor of General George Pattons US Third Army as they prepare to relieve the battered 101st Airborne Division from their heroic defence of Bastogne during the final climax to the Battle of the Bulge, 24 December 1944. The Battle of the Bulge was one of the largest land battles of WWII with more than a million American, British and German troops involved, incurring huge casualties on all sides and this release pays tribute to the sacrifice of Allied Forces, during this important milestone in World War II.

Published 2005.
Item Code : DHM2595YThunderbolts and Lightnings by Nicolas Trudgian. - Editions AvailableExtra....



A photograph of an edition of the print.

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Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Print paper size 30.5 inches x 23.5 inches (77cm x 59cm)
Park, Howard M

Flt Lt Howard M Park
Having joined the service in 1942, Howard Park trained as a fighter pilot. Posted to Europe to join the 406th Fighter Group in April 1944, he flew over 140 combat missions with the 513th Fighter Squadron on rocket firing ground attack P47 Thunderbolts, Howard flew the P47 'Big Ass Bird'. On D-Day the 406th were the first Fighter Group in action over Utah Beach. Engaged heavily on attacking ground targets, Howard sank a German naval vessel in Brest harbour using air-to-ground rockets,
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

True, William

Died : 2017
Sergeant William True (deceased)
Bill True served with the 506th Parachute Regiment which was attached to the 101st Airborne. He took part in the initial parachute drop into France with the 101st on D-Day, and by the end of the day they were in control of the high ground overlooking the invasion beach. Bill made his second combat drop with the 101st near Eindhoven during Operation Market Garden, before, in December 1944, finding himself in the thick of the action defending the town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge,
Signature Value : £50
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £95		£40 Off!Now : £170.00

Quantity:
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Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Print paper size 30.5 inches x 23.5 inches (77cm x 59cm)
Shapiro, Murray
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PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2020
Staff Sergeant Murray Shapiro (deceased)
Murray Shapiro joined the army in September 1941, and after training went on active service with the 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, moving to Europe in October 1943 for further training in England and Wales prior to the Normandy Invasion. Going into combat a few weeks after D-Day, Murray advanced through France with his unit and was in the thick of the fighting when Von Rundstedt launched his crack divisions at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. He died on 26th September 2020 ag
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Hearne, Gordon
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Corporal Gordon Hearne
Gordon joined the Army in February 1943, nd was posted to the 447th AAA (anti-aircraft) Battalion. As part of the 28th Artillery Division, 109th Field artillery Battalion, he landed in Normandy on 7th June during the D-Day invasion force, and advanced through the constant fighting in France. He took part in the hectic fighting in the dreadful winter conditions during the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, and advanced with the Division into Germany until the final day of the war.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Howenstein, Peter
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2017
Corporal Peter Howenstein (deceased)
As soon as he was able to enlist, Peter Howenstein joined the Army in March 1943, and following basic training found himself en-route to Europe, landing in England as part of the 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division. As part of the US 3rd Army under General Patton, he landed at Utah Beach during the Normandy landings, and fought his way with the unit through France and Belgium, having the Bronze Star pinned on him by General Patton personally on 11th November 1944. Peter served throughout th
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Moseley, John
NO
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Technical Sergeant John Moseley
Technician John Moseley went to Europe with A Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, landing with the unit in Normandy and seeing his first action just outside St Lo before the 28th began its drive towards Paris, taking part in the liberation of the city. He took part in the heavy fighting in the Hurtgen forest, followed by the Battle of the Bulge at Bastogne. The 28th were the first US Division into Germany. John returned to the US in September 1945 with the same Tech unit he had a
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Buniff, Egbert Duke
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PHOTO
AVAILABLE
1st Sergeant Egbert Duke Buniff
Already a member of the National Guard, Duke transferred to the regular US First Army in 1941. Posted to Europe he arrived in England before D-Day, took part in the invasion and fought his way through France and Belgium, and on to Cologne. He then fought in the Ardennes at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and on to the Rhine Crossing and the capture of Cologne.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Park, Howard M

Flt Lt Howard M Park
Having joined the service in 1942, Howard Park trained as a fighter pilot. Posted to Europe to join the 406th Fighter Group in April 1944, he flew over 140 combat missions with the 513th Fighter Squadron on rocket firing ground attack P47 Thunderbolts, Howard flew the P47 'Big Ass Bird'. On D-Day the 406th were the first Fighter Group in action over Utah Beach. Engaged heavily on attacking ground targets, Howard sank a German naval vessel in Brest harbour using air-to-ground rockets,
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £245		£80 Off!Now : £290.00

Quantity:
In 1 Pair
View
Limited edition of artist proofs with two signatures. Print paper size 30.5 inches x 23.5 inches (77cm x 59cm)
Park, Howard M

Flt Lt Howard M Park
Having joined the service in 1942, Howard Park trained as a fighter pilot. Posted to Europe to join the 406th Fighter Group in April 1944, he flew over 140 combat missions with the 513th Fighter Squadron on rocket firing ground attack P47 Thunderbolts, Howard flew the P47 'Big Ass Bird'. On D-Day the 406th were the first Fighter Group in action over Utah Beach. Engaged heavily on attacking ground targets, Howard sank a German naval vessel in Brest harbour using air-to-ground rockets,
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

True, William

Died : 2017
Sergeant William True (deceased)
Bill True served with the 506th Parachute Regiment which was attached to the 101st Airborne. He took part in the initial parachute drop into France with the 101st on D-Day, and by the end of the day they were in control of the high ground overlooking the invasion beach. Bill made his second combat drop with the 101st near Eindhoven during Operation Market Garden, before, in December 1944, finding himself in the thick of the action defending the town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge,
Signature Value : £50
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £95		£40 Off!
Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!		Now : £210.00

Quantity:
Veterans Edition : Signed limited edition of 250 prints.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!		 Print paper size 30.5 inches x 23.5 inches (77cm x 59cm)
Shapiro, Murray
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2020
Staff Sergeant Murray Shapiro (deceased)
Murray Shapiro joined the army in September 1941, and after training went on active service with the 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, moving to Europe in October 1943 for further training in England and Wales prior to the Normandy Invasion. Going into combat a few weeks after D-Day, Murray advanced through France with his unit and was in the thick of the fighting when Von Rundstedt launched his crack divisions at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. He died on 26th September 2020 ag
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Hearne, Gordon
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Corporal Gordon Hearne
Gordon joined the Army in February 1943, nd was posted to the 447th AAA (anti-aircraft) Battalion. As part of the 28th Artillery Division, 109th Field artillery Battalion, he landed in Normandy on 7th June during the D-Day invasion force, and advanced through the constant fighting in France. He took part in the hectic fighting in the dreadful winter conditions during the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, and advanced with the Division into Germany until the final day of the war.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Howenstein, Peter
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2017
Corporal Peter Howenstein (deceased)
As soon as he was able to enlist, Peter Howenstein joined the Army in March 1943, and following basic training found himself en-route to Europe, landing in England as part of the 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division. As part of the US 3rd Army under General Patton, he landed at Utah Beach during the Normandy landings, and fought his way with the unit through France and Belgium, having the Bronze Star pinned on him by General Patton personally on 11th November 1944. Peter served throughout th
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Moseley, John
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Technical Sergeant John Moseley
Technician John Moseley went to Europe with A Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, landing with the unit in Normandy and seeing his first action just outside St Lo before the 28th began its drive towards Paris, taking part in the liberation of the city. He took part in the heavy fighting in the Hurtgen forest, followed by the Battle of the Bulge at Bastogne. The 28th were the first US Division into Germany. John returned to the US in September 1945 with the same Tech unit he had a
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Buniff, Egbert Duke
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
1st Sergeant Egbert Duke Buniff
Already a member of the National Guard, Duke transferred to the regular US First Army in 1941. Posted to Europe he arrived in England before D-Day, took part in the invasion and fought his way through France and Belgium, and on to Cologne. He then fought in the Ardennes at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and on to the Rhine Crossing and the capture of Cologne.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Park, Howard M

Flt Lt Howard M Park
Having joined the service in 1942, Howard Park trained as a fighter pilot. Posted to Europe to join the 406th Fighter Group in April 1944, he flew over 140 combat missions with the 513th Fighter Squadron on rocket firing ground attack P47 Thunderbolts, Howard flew the P47 'Big Ass Bird'. On D-Day the 406th were the first Fighter Group in action over Utah Beach. Engaged heavily on attacking ground targets, Howard sank a German naval vessel in Brest harbour using air-to-ground rockets,
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £245		£50 Off!Now : £210.00

Quantity:
In 1 Pair
View
Promotional Flyer A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm)noneAdd any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!£2.00

Quantity:
Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Print paper size 30.5 inches x 23.5 inches (77cm x 59cm)
Park, Howard M

Flt Lt Howard M Park
Having joined the service in 1942, Howard Park trained as a fighter pilot. Posted to Europe to join the 406th Fighter Group in April 1944, he flew over 140 combat missions with the 513th Fighter Squadron on rocket firing ground attack P47 Thunderbolts, Howard flew the P47 'Big Ass Bird'. On D-Day the 406th were the first Fighter Group in action over Utah Beach. Engaged heavily on attacking ground targets, Howard sank a German naval vessel in Brest harbour using air-to-ground rockets,
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

True, William

Died : 2017
Sergeant William True (deceased)
Bill True served with the 506th Parachute Regiment which was attached to the 101st Airborne. He took part in the initial parachute drop into France with the 101st on D-Day, and by the end of the day they were in control of the high ground overlooking the invasion beach. Bill made his second combat drop with the 101st near Eindhoven during Operation Market Garden, before, in December 1944, finding himself in the thick of the action defending the town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge,
Signature Value : £50
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £95		£150.00

Quantity:
**Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints (2 prints available) Print paper size 30.5 inches x 23.5 inches (77cm x 59cm)
Park, Howard M

Flt Lt Howard M Park
Having joined the service in 1942, Howard Park trained as a fighter pilot. Posted to Europe to join the 406th Fighter Group in April 1944, he flew over 140 combat missions with the 513th Fighter Squadron on rocket firing ground attack P47 Thunderbolts, Howard flew the P47 'Big Ass Bird'. On D-Day the 406th were the first Fighter Group in action over Utah Beach. Engaged heavily on attacking ground targets, Howard sank a German naval vessel in Brest harbour using air-to-ground rockets,
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

True, William

Died : 2017
Sergeant William True (deceased)
Bill True served with the 506th Parachute Regiment which was attached to the 101st Airborne. He took part in the initial parachute drop into France with the 101st on D-Day, and by the end of the day they were in control of the high ground overlooking the invasion beach. Bill made his second combat drop with the 101st near Eindhoven during Operation Market Garden, before, in December 1944, finding himself in the thick of the action defending the town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge,
Signature Value : £50
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian

Signature(s) value alone : £95		£90 Off!SOLD
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Flt Lt Howard M Park
*Signature Value : £45

Editions signed :

Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs.
Limited edition of artist proofs with two signatures.
Veterans Edition : Signed limited edition of 250 prints.
Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints.
**Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints (2 prints available)


Park, Howard M
(Flt Lt Howard M Park)

Having joined the service in 1942, Howard Park trained as a fighter pilot. Posted to Europe to join the 406th Fighter Group in April 1944, he flew over 140 combat missions with the 513th Fighter Squadron on rocket firing ground attack P47 Thunderbolts, Howard flew the P47 'Big Ass Bird'. On D-Day the 406th were the first Fighter Group in action over Utah Beach. Engaged heavily on attacking ground targets, Howard sank a German naval vessel in Brest harbour using air-to-ground rockets, but still managed to notch up victories over three Me109s in only five aerial encounters with the enemy. During the Battle of the Bulge, the 406th FG were the only 9th Air Force unit exclusively assigned to the defence of the beleaguered town of Bastogne, attacking the besieging German forces with devastating success. Howard flew P47s in combat through until the final days of the war in May 1945.




Sergeant William True (deceased)
Died : 2017
*Signature Value : £50

Editions signed :

Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints.
Limited edition of artist proofs with two signatures.
Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints.
**Limited Edition : Signed limited edition of 350 prints (2 prints available)


True, William
(Sergeant William True (deceased))

Bill True served with the 506th Parachute Regiment which was attached to the 101st Airborne. He took part in the initial parachute drop into France with the 101st on D-Day, and by the end of the day they were in control of the high ground overlooking the invasion beach. Bill made his second combat drop with the 101st near Eindhoven during Operation Market Garden, before, in December 1944, finding himself in the thick of the action defending the town of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, where the 506th defended the eastern perimeter section of the town. Advancing into Germany, the 506th's final mission of the war was the capture of Hitler's Eagle Nest at Berchtesgaden on 4th - 5th May 1945. He died on 20th March 2017.


Staff Sergeant Murray Shapiro (deceased)
Died : 2020
*Signature Value : £40

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 25 artist proofs.
Veterans Edition : Signed limited edition of 250 prints.


Shapiro, Murray
(Staff Sergeant Murray Shapiro (deceased))

Murray Shapiro joined the army in September 1941, and after training went on active service with the 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, moving to Europe in October 1943 for further training in England and Wales prior to the Normandy Invasion. Going into combat a few weeks after D-Day, Murray advanced through France with his unit and was in the thick of the fighting when Von Rundstedt launched his crack divisions at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. He died on 26th September 2020 aged 97.


Corporal Gordon Hearne
*Signature Value : £40

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 25 artist proofs.
Veterans Edition : Signed limited edition of 250 prints.


Hearne, Gordon
(Corporal Gordon Hearne)

Gordon joined the Army in February 1943, nd was posted to the 447th AAA (anti-aircraft) Battalion. As part of the 28th Artillery Division, 109th Field artillery Battalion, he landed in Normandy on 7th June during the D-Day invasion force, and advanced through the constant fighting in France. He took part in the hectic fighting in the dreadful winter conditions during the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, and advanced with the Division into Germany until the final day of the war.


Corporal Peter Howenstein (deceased)
Died : 2017
*Signature Value : £40

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 25 artist proofs.
Veterans Edition : Signed limited edition of 250 prints.


Howenstein, Peter
(Corporal Peter Howenstein (deceased))

As soon as he was able to enlist, Peter Howenstein joined the Army in March 1943, and following basic training found himself en-route to Europe, landing in England as part of the 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division. As part of the US 3rd Army under General Patton, he landed at Utah Beach during the Normandy landings, and fought his way with the unit through France and Belgium, having the Bronze Star pinned on him by General Patton personally on 11th November 1944. Peter served throughout the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, and on into Germany. He died on 25th May 2017.


Technical Sergeant John Moseley
*Signature Value : £40

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 25 artist proofs.
Veterans Edition : Signed limited edition of 250 prints.


Moseley, John
(Technical Sergeant John Moseley)

Technician John Moseley went to Europe with A Company, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, landing with the unit in Normandy and seeing his first action just outside St Lo before the 28th began its drive towards Paris, taking part in the liberation of the city. He took part in the heavy fighting in the Hurtgen forest, followed by the Battle of the Bulge at Bastogne. The 28th were the first US Division into Germany. John returned to the US in September 1945 with the same Tech unit he had arrived with.


1st Sergeant Egbert Duke Buniff
*Signature Value : £40

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 25 artist proofs.
Veterans Edition : Signed limited edition of 250 prints.


Buniff, Egbert Duke
(1st Sergeant Egbert Duke Buniff)

Already a member of the National Guard, Duke transferred to the regular US First Army in 1941. Posted to Europe he arrived in England before D-Day, took part in the invasion and fought his way through France and Belgium, and on to Cologne. He then fought in the Ardennes at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and on to the Rhine Crossing and the capture of Cologne.
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