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From October 1940 new Hawker Hurricanes were built as fighter bombers and gained the nickname “Hurribomber”. The aircraft was initially designated the Hurricane IIA series and was fitted with improved armament including racks allowing them to carry two 250lb or 500lb bombs plus greater firepower. This picture is the artist’s first attempt at a Warbird picture.
This magnificent Spitfire is owned by The Old Flying Machine Company in Cambridge, UK and features at many air shows around the UK and Europe. Perhaps the most famous of all Spitfires still flying today, it is remarkably original having never been subject to a re-build.
This is a dramatic night scene of a strayed RAF 50 Squadron Lancaster bomber brought down by a JU88 night fighter in bright moonlight conditions at Nogen-sur-Seine, Aube, France on 4th May 1944. Only the pilot, Flt Lt Thomas Blackham who was wearing a 'seat type' parachute survived. The aircraft was vulnerable for lack of firepower protection and damage causing loss of speed and altitude.
Picture shows the magnificently restored de Havilland Mosquito paired with a de Havilland Vampire at a very successful airshow at Ardmore, Auckland. This was the Mosquito’s first air show appearance following its extensive renovation by Avspecs Limited of New Zealand. At this time (2013), this was the only example in the world in flying condition following an absence of 15 years. The aircraft is now resident At Jerry Yagen's Military Aircraft museum, Virginia Beach, Virginia USA.
The Bristol Beaufort was an adaptation from the Bristol Blenheim designed as a torpedo bomber but adapted for various roles including light bomber and maritime surveillance. Picture shows two Beaufort’s on torpedo practice on Firth of Forth Scotland against the famous rail bridge backdrop.
The Lockheed Ventura was an upgrade from the Lockheed Hudson and is a two engined medium bomber used by the United States and British Commonwealth countries in several guises including maritime patrol. RNZAF in the Pacific received 137 Ventura’s from August 1942. Picture depicts RNZAF Ventura’s of 1BR Squadron based at Emirau Island (PNG) in June 1945 returning from a bombing raid over Rabaul Harbour.
The Bristol Blenheim was an all metal medium bomber developed for the RAF in 1935 from a successful commercial aircraft design which at that time was technologically advanced. By the outbreak of WWII however, with the advancement and development of monoplane fighters, the Blenheim proved to be highly vulnerable, particularly during daytime raids and many were shot down by faster and better armed German aircraft as this picture typically portrays. Despite the early losses, the Blenheim was progressively updated and served in many varied and useful roles and served well throughout the war.
RNZAF No 30 (Gisbourne) Squadron Grumman TBF Avengers based at Piva, Bougainville, Solomon Islands from March 1944. Developed as a Torpedo Bomber for the United States Navy and Marine Corps many were supplied to RNZAF from December 1943 and were used primarily as dive bombers in the Pacific Theatre.
Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk of RNZAF No 14 Squadron based at Kukum Airfield, Guadalcanal , Solomon Islands in June 1943. This aircraft was flown by Geoff Fisken from Gisbourne, New Zealand who became the British Commonwealth’s leading air ace in the Pacific theatre of WW2. He is credited with shooting down 11 Japanese aircraft.
A beautifully restored Lysander MK III from the Shuttleworth Collection, Old Warden UK. This was a British Army Co-operation and Liaison aircraft produced by Westland Aircraft which had exceptional short-field performance which enabled clandestine missions using small improvised airstrips behind enemy lines to place or recover agents, particularly in occupied France with help of the French Resistance.
Painting depicts a typical dive bomber attack by the Junkers JU87 commonly known as the Stuka. The Stuka operated with considerable success in the close air support and anti-shipping role at the beginning of WWII. It spearheaded the air assaults in the invasion of Poland in 1939 and the rapid conquests in the European Low Countries in 1940.
Supermarine Spitfire MK IX (with clipped wingtips for improved low altitude performance) of Dutch Airforce which was piloted by the artist’s uncle who served with RAF and later the Dutch Airforce during the Dutch East Indies Campaign. This aircraft is presently preserved as an exhibit at the Dutch National Military Museum, Soesterberg, Netherlands.
PBY5A Consolidated Catalina of the US Navy Pacific Theatre. Long-ranged and reliable, the flying boats of the PBY series were at the heart of the US Navy's maritime reconnaissance capability in WWII.
P51 Mustangs of the 332nd USAAF Fighter Group known as the "Tuskegee Airmen" made up of African-American pilots during WWII. They were mainly deployed to Italy in 1944 to escort bombers to attack targets in Southern Germany and Eastern Europe. The red tail paint scheme was synonymous with the squadron.
This is the third De Haviland Mosquito restored by Avspecs Limited, Auckland to airworthy condition completing its first flight in January 2019. This aircraft is bound to its new owner in Texas. Painted in RAF 235 Squadron Coastal Command with D-day invasion stripes and looking very smart.