New Enemy by David Pentland. (B) [print]

Kedainiai, Lithuania, 23rd June 1941. Taking part in the opening days of Operation Barbarossa, Hans-Ekkehard Bob recorded his first victory in Russian airspace - a Tupolev SB-2 twin-engined bomber. During this combat action his Me 109F2 was hit by return fire, resulting in a forced landing behind enemy lines. He evaded capture and returned to his unit 2 days later. This was his 22nd victory.

Signed by Oberleutnant Rolf Ebhardt
and
Feldwebel Heinz Radlauer
and supplied with the original signatures of :
Dieter Hrabak (deceased),
Major Heinz Lange (deceased),
Major Erich Rudorffer (deceased)
and
Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob.

Signature edition of 2 prints.

Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)