DUXFORD EAGLES By Nicolas Trudgian - MULTI-SIGNED EDITION
One of Nick's most sought-after prints 'DUXFORD EAGLES' was released to the Market in 2000 and became an instant success with collectors around the world.
The 78th FG arrived at Duxford Airfield in 1943 and initially flew the P-47 Thunderbolt. The Group converted to the superlative P-51 Mustang in time for the final aerial battles over the Reich.
Nick's superb scene features the P-51D Mustangs of the 78th Fighter Group roaring off the Duxford runway in March 1945. Led by the 'Ace' Colonel John Landers in his fantastically adorned Mustang 'Big Beautiful Doll', the 78th will escort another force of US 'heavies' deep into Germany.
The Original Print Edition wass Signed by TWO highly distinguished 78th FG Pilots who flew the P-51D Mustang.
THIS Print has been further Signed by ELEVEN veterans:-
LIEUTENANT COLONEL CLARK W. CLEMONS - 78th FG
CAPTAIN WAYNE L. COLEMAN - 78th FG
COLONEL CLARENCE 'BUD' ANDERSON - 357th FG
MAJOR JOHN KIRLA - 357th FG
BRIGADIER-GENERAL FRANK GAILER - 357th FG
1st LIEUTENANT STEPHEN ANANIAN - 339th FG
1st LIEUTENANT ROBERT FRISCH - 339th FG
MAJOR GENERAL DON STRAIT - 356th FG
CAPTAIN CLINTON BURDICK - 356th FG
CAPTAIN ROBERT 'PUNCHY' POWELL - 352nd FG
MAJOR ALDEN RIGBY - 352nd FG
MAJOR FRANK McCAULEY - 56th FG
LIEUTENANT BILL HARTSHORN - 56th FG
The Print measures an impressive 37x23 Inches and comes with it's original COA.
This is a total 'one-off' for collectors of Nick's work!