{"product_id":"ruhr-valley-invaders-by-nicolas-trudgian-ap","title":"Ruhr Valley Invaders by Nicolas Trudgian (AP)","description":"DHM2450AP. Ruhr Valley Invaders by Nicolas Trudgian. \u003cp\u003eWhen the seasoned B-26 crews of the 386th Bomb Group took delivery of their Douglas A-26 Invader aircraft in September 1944, the arrival of their new fast attack bombers neatly coincided with a move to France. Now based at Beaumont-sur-Oise, they were able to penetrate deep into enemy territory. The three man crews took part in the Battle of the Bulge, their twin engined aircraft being well suited to their task of destroying strategic bridges and cutting vital supply lines. After the Ardennes Campaign, now fully equipped with the A-26, the 386th BG continued to strike hard against important targets in Germany, the nimble handling characteristics of the aircraft making low-level attacks a speciality. As the Allies advanced upon Germany the 386th moved to St. Trond in Belgium, their base at the time of Nicolas Trudgians dramatic painting. Arriving at high speed over the busy German rail yard in the heart of the Ruhr Valley, barely skimming the nearby factory chimney stacks on the way into the target, the A-26 crews on the 386th deliver a devastating blow, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. With bombs away, the Invader crews strafe the area with their battery of ten forward-firing .50 cal. machine guns, the roar of their twin 2000hp engines heightening the tension and confusion on the ground.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust 3 prints left in this edition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSigned by three distinguished A-26 Invader aircrew who flew the A-26 in combat during World War II.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Signed by Colonel Dick Denison, \u003cbr\u003eMajor Carl Oates \u003cbr\u003eand \u003cbr\u003eCaptain Earl Slanker, in addition to the artist.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Limited edition of25  artist proofs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Paper size 26 inches x 21 inches (66cm x 53cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54135236100429,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWdhm2450.jpg?v=1781871904","url":"https:\/\/militaryaviationartprints.com\/products\/ruhr-valley-invaders-by-nicolas-trudgian-ap","provider":"Military Aviation Art Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}