Operation Crossbow 1944

Operation Crossbow - Original Paintings

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Operation Crossbow 1944'. 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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617 Sqn Lancaster Tallboy bombing raid - painting by Graham Turner

Tallboy Ref: GT-5A

Lancasters of 617 Squadron release their Tallboy bombs over the Wizernes missile site, during the raid of 24th June 1944.

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

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Price: £750.00

Mosquito PR on Aphrodite mission - painting by Graham Turner

Aphrodite Ref: GT-5B

A Mosquito PR XVI of the 8th Light Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, crewed by Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. and Lt. Wilford J. Willy, accompanies the PB4Y-1 Robot aircraft as it flies over Suffolk en-route to its target, the Mimoyecques Heavy Crossbow site, moments before the Robot prematurely exploded.

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

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Price: £695.00

Heinkel 111 releases its V1 flying bomb - painting by Graham Turner

Hellhound over the North Sea Ref: GT-5C

A Heinkel He 111H-22 releases its V1 flying bomb over the North Sea, August 1944.

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

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Price: £750.00

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 5, Operation Crossbow 1944

Operation Crossbow 1944 Ref: ACM5
Hunting Hitler's V-weapons

by Steven K. Zaloga

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:
In mid-1943, Allied intelligence began to pick up the signs of unusual German construction in remote locations near the Channel Coast. Several massive fortifications were beginning to take shape, and they appeared to be oriented towards London. Allied intelligence codenamed these sites as "Crossbow" and began plans to attack them before they could bombard Britain's capital city. These "Heavy Crossbow" sites for the V-1 and V-2 missiles were supposed to be bomb-proof, but they soon attracted the attention of RAF heavy bombers with the new Tallboy concrete-penetrating bombs.

Fully illustrated with commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs, Operation Crossbow 1944 examines the dynamics of the world's first missile war. It also describes the parallel American efforts to develop missiles and assault drones to attack the "Heavy Crossbow" sites, including the Air Force's Aphrodite and Navy Anvil projects.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published July 2018

Price: £16.99

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Detail from 'Heinkel 111 releases its V1 flying bomb' - painting by Graham Turner