Battle of Berlin 1943-44

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These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'Battle of Berlin 1943-44'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist.

Original paintings from Osprey book Battle of Berlin 1943-44 by Graham Turner

Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris - original painting from the Osprey book Battle of Berlin 1943-44 by Graham Turner

'Berlin Plan, Sandy' Ref: GT-11A

On 18th November 1943, during the morning briefing at Bomber Command Headquarters in High Wycombe, Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris turns to the Deputy Commander-in-Chief Bomber Command, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Robert Saundby, and issues his instructions for the target for tonight - 'Berlin Plan, Sandy - and we'll keep it going as long as we can' - thereby determining the fate of so many people, both British and German.

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

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Price: £495.00

The Raging Inferno - original painting from the Osprey book Battle of Berlin 1943-44 by Graham Turner

The Raging Inferno Ref: GT-11B

The bomb-aimer in the nose of his Halifax looks down on the raging inferno that engulfed central Berlin on the night of 22/23 November 1943, the result of the attack by a huge total of 764 aircraft that night.

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

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Price: £695.00

Battle over Frankfurt - original painting from the Osprey book Battle of Berlin 1943-44 by Graham Turner

Battle over Frankfurt Ref: GT-11C

Although Berlin was the focus of the bombing campaign during this period, raids on other targets continued to be made to keep plans unpredictable. Here, during a raid on Frankfurt on 20th December 1943, 103 Squadron Lancaster Mk III JB-454, piloted by Flight Sergeant H.S. Rathbone, has been attacked by the Junkers Ju 88C-6 of 1/HJG-2 piloted by OFw R. Winn, the Lancaster's fuselage raked down the right-hand side, setting an engine on fire. However, return fire from the rear-gunner has hit the port engine of the German aircraft. The Lancaster would crash 10 miles from Frankfurt, resulting in four crewmen being killed and three made POW.

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

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Price: £750.00

Purchasing an Original Painting

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.

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.

Paintings are priced unframed, and copyright is not included.

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