{"product_id":"african-expedition-by-david-pentland-ap","title":"African Expedition by David Pentland. (AP)","description":"DP0167AP. African Expedition by David Pentland. \u003cp\u003e Tunisia, North Africa, 4th January 1943.  At 1600 hours, eight Fw190s from JG2 were scrambled from Kairouan airfield to intercept enemy aircraft flying recon over the Sbeitla and Fondouk areas.  The Allied formation came from Thelepte airfield and consisted of 6 Spitfires from the US 4th Fighter Squadron, 52 Fighter Group, and 6 Spitfires from the US 5th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Group, escorting 5 P-39s.  The Fw190s were south of Ousseltia when air combat with the escorting Spitfires began.  It was during this engagement that Staffelkapitan Oberleutnant Rudorffer \u003ci\u003eYellow 1\u003c\/i\u003e of 6\/JG2 claimed 2 of the American Spitfires. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by Major Erich Rudorffer (deceased). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLimited edition of 20 artist proofs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 21cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54135308222797,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWdp0167.jpg?v=1781872730","url":"https:\/\/militaryaviationartprints.com\/products\/african-expedition-by-david-pentland-ap","provider":"Military Aviation Art Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}