THUNDER IN THE EAST - Various Editions

On 20 October 1944 a composite air force, made up of P-47 Thunderbolts from 261 and 146 Squadrons, carried out a low level attack on the vital Japanese stronghold at Mingaladon Aerodrome near Rangoon. After completing his bombing attack Warrant Officer Thomas ‘Lucky’ Carter flying his distinctive P-47 'Pistol Packin’ Mamma', engages Nakajima Ki-43 Oscars and Ki-44 Tojo's along with other Thunderbolts of the unit.

Richard Taylor’s painting commemorates the men who flew and fought the ‘Forgotten War’ in Burma.

The edition is signed by the artist, Richard Taylor, along with THREE veterans who served in the Burma Campaign; two that flew Thunderbolts in Burma and one of the vital ground crew that prepared the P-47’s for this actual mission.

Flight Lieutenant FREDDIE BALL MC RAFVR
Flight Lieutenant RAY JACKSON MC
LAC1 BEN EVANS RAF

THE LIMITED EDITION £110.00 (edition size: 350)

THE ARTIST PROOF EDITION £150.00 (edition size: 25)

REMARQUE EDITION £300.00 (edition size: 25)

DOUBLE REMARQUE EDITION £435.00 (edition size: 10)
 

Overall Print Size: 31” wide x 21”