Fortress Malta
Spitfire Mk VBs, Reggiane Re.2001 and Me-109 aerial combat over Malta
Fortress Malta © Nicolas Trudgian
Fortress Malta © Nicolas Trudgian
Description
Nicolas Trudgian's aviation art print 'Fortress Malta' depicts Spitfire Mk VBs of No.249 Squadron in an aerial combat with Reggiane Re.2001 of 2º Gruppo and Me-109 of JG53 over Malta.
In the summer of 1942, the desperate battle to keep Malta in Allied hands is at its height. The vital port of Valletta is the beleaguered target for yet another attack by Luftwaffe JU88 bombers. Leaping to its defence from their nearby airfield at Takali come Spitfire Mk VBs of No.249 Squadron, who, in pursuit of the bombers, have become entangled with the enemy escort fighters. These include Me109s of JG53 and Italian Air Force Re2001s of 2º Gruppo based in Sicily. Such gallant efforts by the RAF squadrons led them to overcome seemingly impossible odds to protect this vitally strategic island. They successfully repulsed the Axis attacks and made possible the winning of the war in the Mediterranean Theatre.
Limited Edition
- 300 Artist Signed Edition, signed and numbered by the Artist Nicolas Trudgian.
- 150 Main Edition, signed by the Artist and three participants in the Battle for Malta: Squadron Leader KEITH LAWRENCE DFC, Flight Lieutenant LEN DAVIES, General GIACOMO METELLINI.
- 50 George Cross Edition (sold out), signed by the Artist and six participants in the Battle for Malta: Squadron Leader GEOFFREY WELLUM DFC, Wing Commander PAUL FARNES DFM, Wing Commander TOM NEIL DFC* AFC AE, Squadron Leader KEITH LAWRENCE DFC, Flight Lieutenant LEN DAVIES, General GIACOMO METELLINI.
This edition is accompanied by the companion print ‘Protecting the Convoys’, signed by Commander JACK ROUTLEY, pilot of 805 Squadron, Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm, who helped provide vital cover for the Mediteranean convoys.
- George Cross Remarque Edition, signed as above, plus Remarque* by the Artist on the print border.
- 30 Papier Giclée Edition, signed by the Artist. The only full-size paper reproductions of the original painting, individually signed and numbered in paint by the artist. Image size approximately 91 cm x 56 cm.
- 60 Canvas Giclée Edition, signed by the Artist. The only opportunity to obtain a full-size canvas reproduction of this painting, individually signed and numbered in paint by the artist. Image size ca. 91 cm x 56 cm.
* Each print has a unique original pencil drawing inscribed on it by the Artist. Drawing size usually is approximately 12 cm x 5 cm.
Published 2014
Overall Height ca.
49
cm
Image Height ca.
37
cm
Overall Width ca.
72
cm
Image Width ca.
61
cm
