Norway 1940

Original Paintings from Norway 1940

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Norway 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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Painting of Gloster Gladiator by Graham Turner from Osprey book Norway 1940

Gladiators defend Oslo Ref: GT-22A

On 9th April 1940, a Norwegian Gloster Gladiator, flown by First Lieutenant Dag Krohn, dives down on three Junkers Ju 52 transports and their escorting Bf 110, which he succeeded in shooting down.

With his base at Fornebu under attack, Krohn landed on a frozen lake and managed to refuel his plane with help from local people, but by the afternoon his would be the sole surviving Norwegian fighter aircraft. At the end of the campaign in Norway Krohn escaped to Sweden and then to the UK, where he became a transport pilot for the RAF and served to the end of the war.

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

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Price: £695.00

Painting of German paratroops by Graham Turner from Osprey book Norway 1940

Fallschirmjäger take Stavanger-Sola airfield Ref: GT-22B

German Fallschirmjäger take Stavanger-Sola airfield on 9th April 1940, the first use of paratroops in an airborne assault. Here a weapons container is brought up to provide the paratroops with their heavier weapons, as they jumped armed with just pistols and grenades, while in the background a Messerschmitt Bf 110 strafes the airfield buildings.

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

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Price: £695.00

Painting of Heinkel He111 and Hurricanes by Graham Turner from Osprey book Norway 1940

Aerial Combat over Bardufoss Ref: GT-22C

A Heinkel He 111 from KG 26 is intercepted by RAF Hawker Hurricanes of 46 Squadron near Bardufoss on 7th June 1940, Squadron Leader Kenneth Cross leading the attack, backed by his wingman, Pilot Officer Peter Lefevre. The German crew crashed near Narvik and were taken prisoner, while Cross had to glide his Hurricane back to their base for a successful landing after it was damaged by defensive gunfire from the Heinkel.

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

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Purchasing an Original Painting

Graham Turner's Original Paintings are offered for sale by the artist himself, so if you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase.

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Artist signed Osprey book, Air Campaign 22, Norway 1940

Norway 1940 Ref: ACM22
The Luftwaffe's Scandinavian Blitzkrieg

by James S. Corum

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:
The German invasion of Norway was a pivotal moment in modern warfare, the first joint campaign that featured air power as an equal element of all operations. It was, in fact, the superior use of their air force that gave the Germans the decisive margin of victory and ensured the failure of the Allied counter-offensive in central Norway in April and May 1940.

All aspects of air power were employed in Norway, from long-range bombing and reconnaissance to air transport, with the Luftwaffe's ability to transport large numbers of troops and supply ground forces over great distances being particularly important. Norway was the first campaign in history in which key targets were seized by airborne forces, and the first in which air superiority was able to overcome the overwhelming naval superiority of an enemy.

Researched from primary sources, this engaging history by air power expert Dr James Corum skilfully draws out where and why air power made the difference in Norway, and analyses the campaign's influence on the coming months and years of World War II.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published July 2021

Price: £14.99

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Detail from a painting by Graham Turner from Osprey book Norway 1940

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A Gloster Gladiator of 263 Squadron engages a Heinkel 111 bomber over Norway in May 1940.

Original gouache painting by Graham Turner - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS