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Depicting the full drama of this massive raid, Anthony Saunders’ powerful painting, BERLIN BOAR FIGHT is a masterful interpretation of events that night, created with extra authenticity of first hand reports from some of those who took part.
Each limited edition print in all of the editions has been individually signed by the artist and a further two RAF Bomber Command veterans who flew Lancaster’s on night time bombing raids over Germany along with one of the Luftwaffe’s most respected night fighter Aces:
On 23 August 1943, a lone Fw190 pilot from the JG300 “Wilde Sau” unit took flight. He entered the dark skies over Germany to find his prey. Specifically, this limited edition print depicts his engagement with a massive force of RAF Lancaster’s. At the same time, the fires from the city below lit up the heavy bombers. This prevented the RAF crews from hiding in the darkness.
The Luftwaffe pilot lacked onboard radar. Instead, he relied on visual contact to navigate the chaos. Because of this, he had to spot silhouettes against the burning horizon. In addition, bursting flak filled the sky. This artwork captures that intense, flak-torn environment over the European theater.
This mission was the start of the Battle of Berlin. Consequently, it began a long aerial offensive against Hitler’s capital. For example, the campaign lasted through a very harsh winter. Furthermore, pilots on both sides faced extreme weather and constant danger.
Between November 1943 and March 1944, the RAF launched 16 massed attacks. In fact, their goal was to break the German will to fight. As a result, the “Wilde Sau” tactics became a desperate defense. These tactics used high-speed day fighters for dangerous night interceptions.
The primary targets were the famous Avro Lancaster’s. Moreover, these bombers were the backbone of the British strategic campaign. Similarly, they carried massive payloads across thousands of miles of enemy territory. If you want to see more of this aircraft, visit our Avro Lancaster Heritage Collection.
By early 1944, Berlin lay in ruins. However, the cost for the RAF was very high. Specifically, 492 aircraft did not return from these missions. Therefore, this limited edition print is a powerful tribute to their bravery. To see more technical history, visit the Official RAF Museum website.
Artist Anthony Saunders shows incredible detail in this painting. For instance, you can see the glowing exhaust of the Merlin engines. Finally, he personally signed each limited edition print. This ensures authenticity for every military history collector.
| Dimensions | 67.31 × 50.16 cm |
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| Print Type | Signed and Numbered, Artists Proof |
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