Battle of Britain

Battle of Britain original paintings

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Battle of Britain 1940'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist - CLICK HERE for more information about how to purchase one of these paintings, or to arrange to visit us to view the originals.

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Attacking the Chain Home radar sites - painting by Graham Turner

Attacking the Chain Home radar sites Ref: GT-BB1

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4/Bs of 3/Erprobungsgruppe 210 attack the Swingate early warning radar station just outside Dover on the morning of 12th August 1940.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £695.00

Battle of Biggin Hill - painting by Graham Turner

Battle of Biggin Hill Ref: GT-BB2

On 31st August 1940 RAF Biggin Hill is subjected to another devastating Luftwaffe air raid, the fourth of six over a three day period. As the bombs explode throughout North Camp, 79 Squadron Hurricanes take off to intercept the departing Dornier 17s, while in the foreground, RAF personel take shelter in a slit trench near a 72 Squadron Spitfire that has been damaged in the attack.

The 'North Camp' was once again hit hard, wrecking the large 3-Bay hangar and scoring a direct hit on the Sector Operations Block, again severing the tattered, patched together communications lines. In the dispersal area, 72 Squadron's one unserviceable Spitfire (R6928) remained - but not for long. The aeroplane could not be fixed in time to scramble, so the pilot Sgt R.C.J. Staples and ground crew dived into the nearby 'slit trench' with a Lewis machine gun team as the bombs began 'crumping' across the airfield and crashing into the buildings and hangars of 'North Camp'.
According to airframe-fitter Corporal Graeme Gillard, 'From our bomb shelter we saw our lone unserviceable Spitfire just curling up under the bombardment. One of our electricians, a brave but silly man, ran out to pick up an unexploded bomb. It exploded halfway to the perimeter woods. Many casualties, mostly WAAF, occurred. The runway was out of action.' (Excerpt from the book caption)

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £695.00

Meeting the Big Wing - painting by Graham Turner

Meeting the 'Big Wing' Ref: GT-BB3

As they approach their target - London - on 15th September 1940, Heinkel He 111 H-3s come under attack from Hurricanes of 242 Squadron, led by Sqn. Ldr. Douglas Bader.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 22"x 17" (56 x 43cm)

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SOLD

Price: £845.00

Graham Turner's Original Paintings are offered for sale by the artist himself, rather than through Studio 88, which is our print publishing business. Consequently, payment directly to him is preferred. If you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase or to arrange to visit.

The cost of shipping original paintings varies, depending on their size, value and destination. Our usual shipping rates do not apply, but we would be happy to provide a quote for shipping to your address if you are unable to collect.

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Paintings are priced unframed, and copyright is not included.

Artist signed Osprey book, Air Campaign 1, Battle of Britain 1940

Battle of Britain 1940 Ref: ACM1
The Luftwaffe's 'Eagle Attack'

by Douglas c. Dildy

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner G.Av.A.

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually
hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
A new analysis of the Battle of Britain, told unusually from the perspective of the Luftwaffe, detailing its plans to crush Fighter Command and win the war with air power.

In August 1940, the Luftwaffe began an operation to destroy or neutralize RAF Fighter Command, and enable Hitler to invade Britain that autumn. It was a new type of air warfare: the first ever offensive counter-air campaign against an integrated air defence system. Powerful, combat-proven and previously all-conquering, the German air force had the means to win the Battle of Britain. Yet it did not.

This book is an original, rigorous campaign study of the Luftwaffe's Operation Adlerangriff, researched in Germany's World War II archives and using the most accurate data available. Doug Dildy explains the capabilities of both sides, sets the campaign in context, and argues persuasively that it was the Luftwaffe's own mistakes and failures that led to its defeat, and kept alive the Allies' chance to ultimately defeat Nazi Germany.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published January 2018

Price: £16.99

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Detail from Meeting the Big Wing - painting by Graham Turner