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Ruhr Valley Invaders by Nicolas Trudgian.
When the seasoned B-26 crews of the 386th Bomb Group took delivery of their
Douglas A-26 Invader aircraft in September 1944, the arrival of their new fast
attack bombers neatly coincided with a move to France. Now based at
Beaumont-sur-Oise, they were able to penetrate deep into enemy territory. The
three man crews took part in the Battle of the Bulge, their twin engined
aircraft being well suited to their task of destroying strategic bridges and
cutting vital supply lines. After the Ardennes Campaign, now fully equipped with
the A-26, the 386th BG continued to strike hard against important targets in
Germany, the nimble handling characteristics of the aircraft making low-level
attacks a speciality. As the Allies advanced upon Germany the 386th moved to St.
Trond in Belgium, their base at the time of Nicolas Trudgians dramatic painting.
Arriving at high speed over the busy German rail yard in the heart of the Ruhr
Valley, barely skimming the nearby factory chimney stacks on the way into the
target, the A-26 crews on the 386th deliver a devastating blow, leaving a trail
of destruction in their wake. With bombs away, the Invader crews strafe the area
with their battery of ten forward-firing .50 cal. machine guns, the roar of
their twin 2000hp engines heightening the tension and confusion on the ground. |
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Ruhr Valley Invaders by Nicolas Trudgian.
When the seasoned B-26 crews of the 386th Bomb Group took delivery of their Douglas A-26 Invader aircraft in September 1944, the arrival of their new fast attack bombers neatly coincided with a move to France. Now based at Beaumont-sur-Oise, they were able to penetrate deep into enemy territory. The three man crews took part in the Battle of the Bulge, their twin engined aircraft being well suited to their task of destroying strategic bridges and cutting vital supply lines. After the Ardennes Campaign, now fully equipped with the A-26, the 386th BG continued to strike hard against important targets in Germany, the nimble handling characteristics of the aircraft making low-level attacks a speciality. As the Allies advanced upon Germany the 386th moved to St. Trond in Belgium, their base at the time of Nicolas Trudgians dramatic painting. Arriving at high speed over the busy German rail yard in the heart of the Ruhr Valley, barely skimming the nearby factory chimney stacks on the way into the target, the A-26 crews on the 386th deliver a devastating blow, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. With bombs away, the Invader crews strafe the area with their battery of ten forward-firing .50 cal. machine guns, the roar of their twin 2000hp engines heightening the tension and confusion on the ground.
Signed limited edition of 450 prints. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £130.00 Signed by Colonel Dick Denison, Major Carl Oates and Captain Earl Slanker, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £190.00 Signed by Colonel Dick Denison, Major Carl Oates and Captain Earl Slanker, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 125 publishers proofs. Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm). Price £160.00 Signed by Colonel Dick Denison, Major Carl Oates and Captain Earl Slanker, in addition to the artist.
ITEM CODE DHM2450
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Ruhr Valley Invaders by Nicolas Trudgian
- The Signatures
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Colonel Richard Dick Denison
Navigator Dick Denison's first combat missions were flown during the D-Day invasion, flying C47s towing gliders into the Normandy bridgehead, and making casualty evacuations. He transferred to the 552nd Squadron, 386th Bomb Group flying the Martin B26 Marauder, before converting over to the Douglas A26 Invader. Dick completed a total of 40 combat missions during his tour.
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Major Carl Oates
Carl Oates joined the 386th Bomb Group at Great Dunmow, England in September 1944. Piloting first the B-26 and later the A-26, he flew 22 combat missions from England, and later from bases in France and Belgium. Carl was appointed Operations Officer of the 554th Squadron during the last six months of World War II.
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Captain Earl Slanker
Joining the USAAF in October 1942, Earl was posted to Europe flying the new B-26F Marauder, assigned to the 386th Bomb Group based at Great Dunmow, in Essex. He flew combat operations in the build up to D-Day, later moving to Beaumont, France in October 1944. Promoted flight leader, Earl converted to the A-26 Invader in February 1945, completing 62 combat missions.
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