| Normandy Sunrise by Gerald Coulson.
Here, in the brightening morning sky, Typhoons are prepared for the first sortie of the day. One has already fired up its big, powerful engine, blowing up whirlwinds of Normandy dust, ground crew hover, ready to remove chocks prior to taxi and take-off. A second is readied, while the remainder of the squadron, widely dispersed around the temporary field, are about to set about their deadly missions of the day. |
| Item Code : DHM2276 | Normandy Sunrise by Gerald Coulson. - This Edition | Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price! |
| TYPE | EDITION DETAILS | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | YOUR PRICE | PURCHASING | PRINT | Limited edition of 300 prints, with three signatures.
| Image size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm) | Wheeler, Frank Oram, Douglas Kyle, James + Artist : Gerald Coulson
Signature(s) value alone : £130 | £40 Off! | Now : £160.00 |
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Other editions of this item : | Normandy Sunrise by Gerald Coulson | DHM2276 |
| TYPE | EDITION DETAILS | SIZE | SIGNATURES | OFFERS | YOUR PRICE | PURCHASING | ARTIST PROOF | Limited edition of 25 artist proofs, with seven signatures. Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! | Image size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm) | Hodges, Jack Wheeler, Frank Oram, Douglas Kyle, James Crane, Roy Atkinson, John Stark, L F W + Artist : Gerald Coulson
Signature(s) value alone : £305 | £60 Off! | Now : £240.00 | VIEW EDITION... | PRINT | Battle of Normandy edition of 200 prints, with seven signatures. Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! | Image size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm) | Hodges, Jack Wheeler, Frank Oram, Douglas Kyle, James Crane, Roy Atkinson, John Stark, L F W + Artist : Gerald Coulson
Signature(s) value alone : £305 | £30 Off! | Now : £250.00 | VIEW EDITION... | PRINT | Limited edition of 25 remarques.
SOLD OUT. | Image size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm) | Hodges, Jack Wheeler, Frank Oram, Douglas Kyle, James Crane, Roy Atkinson, John Stark, L F W + Artist : Gerald Coulson
Signature(s) value alone : £305 | | SOLD OUT | VIEW EDITION... | PRINT (BORDER DAMAGE) | Limited edition of 300 prints, with three signatures. | Image size 27 inches x 21 inches (69cm x 53cm) | Wheeler, Frank Oram, Douglas Kyle, James + Artist : Gerald Coulson
Signature(s) value alone : £130 | £90 Off! | Now : £130.00 | VIEW EDITION... |
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Extra Details : Normandy Sunrise by Gerald Coulson. | About all editions : |
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Signatures on this item | *The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare. | Name | Info |
Flight Lieutenant James Kyle DFM *Signature Value : £45
| James Kyle joined the RAF in 1941 and trained as a pilot in Dallas, Texas, before returning home to become a member of 197 Typhoon Fighter Squadron at Drem upon its formation. In March 1943 the Squadron moved to Tangmere, and he became one of a precious few survivors of a full tour of operations, being awarded the DFM in 1944. He was demobilised in 1947 as a flight commander with 80 Tempest Fighter Squadron in Germany. He spent some years away from the service but the urge to fly never left and he rejoined the RAF in 1951 and became a Qualified Flying Instructor. He retired in 1974 after 30 years service. |
Flying Officer Frank Wheeler DFC (deceased) *Signature Value : £40
| Frank Wheeler joined the RAF in 1941, training in England as a pilot after which he completed a period of instructing. In January 1944 he was posted to join 174 Typhoon Fighter Squadron at Westhampnett, his first operation being as an escort to the Mosquitos taking part in Operation Jericho, the Amiens Jailbreak. He stayed with 174 Squadron for the remainder of the War, serving throughout occupied Europe, and in 1945, at the end of his tour of operations, he was awarded the DFC. We have learned that Frank Wheeler sadly passed away in early 2013. |
Warrant Officer Douglas Oram *Signature Value : £45
| Doug Oram joined the RAF in 1942 and went out to America to train as a pilot. In 1944 he joined 174 Typhoon Fighter Squadron at Westhampnett, and spent a year on operations serving throughout occupied Europe. In 1945 he became a Flying Instructor and left the RAF in 1946. However he rejoined in 1947 and stayed in the service until retirement in 1967. |
The Aircraft : | Name | Info | Typhoon | Single engine fighter with a maximum speed of 412 mph at 19,000 feet and a ceiling of 35,200 feet. range 510 miles. The Typhoon was armed with twelve browning .303inch machine guns in the wings (MK1A) Four 20mm Hispano cannon in wings (MK!B) Two 1000ilb bombs or eight 3-inch rockets under wings. The first proto type flew in February 1940, but due to production problems the first production model flew in May 1941. with The Royal Air Force receiving their first aircraft in September 1941. Due to accidents due to engine problems (Sabre engine) The Hawker Typhoon started front line service in December 1941.The Hawker Typhoon started life in the role of interceptor around the cost of England but soon found its real role as a ground attack aircraft. especially with its 20mm cannon and rockets. This role was proved during the Normandy landings and the period after. The total number of Hawker typhoons built was 3,330. |
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