"The High Tide Of Summer"
In southern Russia, the vast, gently rolling plains of
the Ukraine seemed to strech on forever. Many German Aces were made on the
Eastern Front, such as Günther Rall, one of the Luftwaffe's top guns. A
captain in JG 52, Rall flew Messerschmitt 109's against the best pilots and
planes Russia had to offer. He is depicted in this painting climbing into
his Me-109 G3, "Black 13", for a sortie over the plains. His "schwarzmen"
are standing by to lend a hand and see him on his way. It is late in the
summer of 1942 when the Luftwaffe was still enjoying numerous victories.
Shortly thereafter, the U.S. became the major contender in the War for
Europe, and the Germans had to fight on two fronts against ever increasing
numbers of Allied fighters and bombers. Thus ended their " high tide of
summer". Günther Rall finished the war with 275 aerial victories, the third
highest ranking Ace in history. The painting is signed by General Rall
and he has commented on several occasions that he really enjoys this piece
of art.
The High Tide Of Summer
L/E of 900 prints
Size: 12 X 18 inches
Signed by: German Ace Gunther Rall ( world's top living ace)
$135.00 plus $10.00 S/H
Remarque: add $75.00
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