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03 - WWII - Luftwaffe
Mountain Wolf by Nicolas Trudgian
With the inexorable advance of Allied forces through Germany, many of the fighter units moved into the Alpine regions in their effort to stay operational. Among the most feard of the Luftwaffe's remaining combat units were those equipped with the remarkable Me262 fighter jet. With their huge speed advantage, the 262s were a difficult target in aerial combat even for the fastest Allied fighters, but the German jets were especially vulnerable to attack during take-off and landing. The American long-range fighter pilots were quick to spot this weakness, and scored many successes by catching the jet pilots as they returned low on fuel and ammunition.
Commanding JV-44, General Adolf Galland countered the threat by employing the Fw190 "Dora" 9s to fly top cover, their task eing to sweep the sky as the jets returned from combat. Nicolas Trudgian's new painting Mountain Wolf depicts the colorful Fw190 of Hptm Walermar Wubke of JV-44 as he prepares to scramble "Red Three" at Ainring airfield in May 1945. The brightly colored paint schemes brought about the staffel's radio call sign Papagei, the german word for Parrot.
Set in a spectacular mountain scene, Nicolas Trudgian's latest print records the last days of air combat as WWII drew to a close. Authenticated with the signatures of TWO Fw190 pilots, both Knight's Cross holders, Mountain Wolf makes a valuable print which will enhance ths erious collector's portfolio.
Print Size: 19"h x 25.5"w
Edition Size: 450 signed and numbered
Signed by: Hans-Ekkehard Bob, Heinz Lange
