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Opening Gambit, Poland, 2nd September 1939 by David Pentland. (P) - Aviation Art Prints

Opening Gambit, Poland, 2nd September 1939 by David Pentland. (P)


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Opening Gambit, Poland, 2nd September 1939 by David Pentland. (P)

Porucznik Stanislaw Skalski of 142nd Eskrada, flying a Polish airforce PZL P-11c, downs a Messerschmitt 110 during the first days of WWII. Although officially credited as a Dornier bomber, it is now believed that the aircraft was an Me110 from 1/ZG1. The discrepancy is attributed to the fact that the reported aircraft used nose mounted cannons unlike the Dornier, and up until then the 110 was a well kept secret.


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Item Code : DP0017POpening Gambit, Poland, 2nd September 1939 by David Pentland. (P) - This Edition
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Image size 20 inches x 16 inches (51cm x 41cm)Artist : David Pentland£3000.00

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Other editions of this item : Opening Gambit, Poland, 2nd September 1939 by David Pentland.DP0017
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PRINT Signed limited edition of 500 prints.

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Image size 20 inches x 16 inches (51cm x 41cm)Artist : David Pentland£5 Off!Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!Now : £100.00VIEW EDITION...
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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 20 inches x 16 inches (51cm x 41cm)Artist : David PentlandAdd any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!£145.00VIEW EDITION...
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Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 20 inches x 16 inches (51cm x 41cm)Artist : David Pentland
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Me110The Bf-110 grew out of Herman Gorings specifications for a multipurpose aircraft capable of penetrating deep into enemy airspace to clear the sky of enemy fighters in advance of German bomber formations. The aircraft would also be utilized as a long range interceptor, and as a ground support and ground attack bomber. The Bf-110 prototype first flew in 1936. The prototype was under powered with its Daimier Benz DB 600A engines. Several months passed before a go ahead was given for large scale production which commenced in 1938. Utilizing improved DB 601 engines, the early production 110s were as fast as any single engine fighter at that time, and had superior fire power. Their biggest apparent weakness was in the areas of armor protection for the crew, and in terms of maneuverability when compared to single seat fighters. The 110 was produced in large numbers and in many different variants. The 110D was the long range model. An additional belly tank was fitted to that aircraft, with several later variants having the more traditional drop tanks. The first serious test for the Bf-110 came during the Battle of Britain. About 300 Bf-110s were involved. They became easy prey for Hurricane and Spitfire pilots, and Bf-109s were often required to assist the 110s in their own defense. On August 15, 1940, which became known as Black Tuesday, the Bf-110s were ravaged by the RAF, and for the month over 100 aircraft were lost. On the Eastern Front the Bf-110 performed admirably in the early stages of Operation Barbarossa. With the Soviet Air Force weakened in the first several weeks of the attack, 110s were effectively utilized in a ground attack role. Ultimately, the Luftwaffe re-equipped a significant number of its 110s as night fighters. The aircraft performed well in this role because it was a good gun platform with sufficient speed to overtake the RAF night bombers. Such night missions were typically carried out with no Allied fighter escort, so the 110 night fighters would not have to engage or elude Allied fighters in this role.
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