THUNDERBOLTS AND LIGHTNINGS
by Nicolas Trudgian

The relief of Bastogne turned the tide in the Battle of the Bulge and Hitler’s final great offensive of World War II lay in ruins. P47 Thunderbolts of the 406th Fighter Group, in company with P38 Lightning’s, support the advancing armor of General George Patton’s US Third Army as they prepare to relieve the battered 101st Airborne Division from their heroic defence of Bastogne during the final climax to the Battle of the Bulge, 24 December 1944. The Battle of the Bulge was one of the largest land battles of WWII with more than a million American, British and German troops involved, incurring huge casualties on all sides and this release pays tribute to the sacrifice of Allied Forces, during this important milestone in World War II.

The edition is personally signed by a P-47 pilot who flew with the 406th Fighter Group along with veterans from the Infantry and Airborne Divisions,
who took part in this historic and ferocious battle.

A TRULY UNIQUE COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL ART
THE VETERANS TRIBUTE PROOFS

Issued with a Veterans Edition proof, individually hand-numbered, each print is released accompanied by an outstanding original pencil drawing personally selected by the Military Gallery and personally signed by famous World War II aviators
forming a highly prized combination for all collectors.