Tribute to Capitano Carlo Maurizio Ruspoli by Ivan Berryman. (APB)

Born in 1906, Carlo Maurizio Ruspoli di Poggio Suasa is recorded as being probably the oldest Italian fighter pilot to become an ace, serving both in the North Africa campaign and on the Russian front, as depicted here, claiming a Polikarpov I.16. He ended the war with a victory total of 10 confirmed aircraft destroyed and died in 1947.

Large Size Limited edition of 5 artist proofs.

Image size 26 inches x 19.5 inches (66cm x 50cm)