Description

The aviation art print 'JG 54 Green Hearts' depicts Major Hannes Trautloft in his Bf 109 F-4 leading a flight of JG 54 Green Hearts aircraft over Rijelbitzy Airfield in Russia in summer 1942. Of the several known Messerschmitt Bf 109's flown by Hannes Trautloft, this F-4 is the best photo documented machine. The 'Green Heart' symbolized the german 'Free State of Thuringia' and was painted on the machines in December 1941 by order of wing commander Trautloft...950 numbered copies, signed by the artist : Jerry Crandall and General Hannes Trautloft , Hans Ekkehard Bob Squadron Leader 9./JG 54 , Franz Eisenach, Squadron Leader 3./JG 54 , Dietrich Hrabak Wing Commader JG 54 , Fritz Tegtmeier 1./JG 54 , later Squadron Leader 3./JG 54 and Gerhard Thyben Squadron Leader 7./JG 54...priced @ £175.00...To complement the purchase of your fine art print, we are now able to offer a professional Picture Framing service. For further details please contact us by phone or email.