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Into the Cloak of Darkness by Nicolas Trudgian autographed by Night Fighter Aces
Into the Cloak of Darkness by Nicolas Trudgian autographed by Night Fighter Aces
Into the Cloak of Darkness by Nicolas Trudgian autographed by Night Fighter Aces
Into the Cloak of Darkness by Nicolas Trudgian autographed by Night Fighter Aces

Into the Cloak of Darkness by Nicolas Trudgian autographed by Night Fighter Aces

$ 113.52

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Artist: Nicolas Trudgian
  • Original/Reproduction: Artwork Reproduction
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Autographs include:: Günther Bahr
  • Height (Inches): 23
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Color: Color
  • Listed By: Aces High Gallery
  • Featuring:: NJG-1
  • Features: Luftwaffe
  • Autographed By:: Luftwaffe Night Fighters
  • Condition: Mint condition: The print is from the original issue, has been stored flat in our gallery and never framed. It is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Topic:: Luftwaffe Night Fighters
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Featured Aircraft:: Heinkel 219
  • Originality: Limited Edition Print
  • Medium: Lithograph
  • Subject: Night Fighter
  • Date of Creation: 1997
  • Autographs also include:: Otto Fries
  • Width (Inches): 34
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
  • Print Surface: Paper
  • Featured Aircraft 2:: Messerschmitt 110
  • Style: Aviation Art
  • Framed/Unframed: Unframed

    Description

    INTO THE CLOAK OF DARKNESS
    by Nicolas Trudgian
    On the night of November 2, 1944 a Heinkel 219 and a Messerschmitt 110 of NJG-1 climb out from their base a Munster Hansdorf, as they set out on a deadly mission. Ten aircraft took off to intercept a major raid on Dusseldorf, the night witnessing a fierce battle high above the darkened city.
    NJG-1 crews assisted with the downing of 19 RAF bombers, one Luftwaffe pilot being credited with no fewer than 6 victories that night. Below them the spectacular Ruhr Valley is vibrant in its mantle of winter’s first snowfall
    THE SIGNATURES
    Alongside artist Nicolas Trudgian, the edition includes three rare Luftwaffe night fighter signatories who have authenticated each print.
    Major
    GÜNTHER BAHR
    Knights Cross
    After serving as a flying instructor he first flew in combat as a Pilot with SKG 210 on the Eastern Front before transferring to Night Fighters, with NJG4 and NJG6 over Russia. Flying more than 90 night fighter missions he scored 37 victories.
    Leutnant
    OTTO FRIES
    Iron Cross 1st class
    He flew on the Western Front continuously from 1942 until the end of the war, first on Me110's and then the Heinkel 219 Owl. He was shot down four times (including the third ever catapult ejection in combat) and finished the war with 18 victories
    Oberfeldwebel
    ALFRED STAFFA
    Iron Cross 1st class
    Flying on Me110's and the Heinkel 219 Owl, he served as the Radio/Wireless Operator to Pilot Otto Fries, participating in 18 aerial victories.
    Released in 1997, this classic print has been sold out for many years and is the perfect acquisition for aviation art enthusiasts and autograph collectors alike.
    ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED
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    customers
    to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with
    condition,
    delivery or
    damages
    then we will take care of it with a replacement or your money back.
    Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.