The Italian Blitz 1940-43

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These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'The Italian Blitz 1940-43'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist.

Painting by Graham Turner from Osprey book The Italian Blitz

Wellingtons over Venice Ref: GT-IB1

Vickers Wellingtons bomb the oil refineries near Venice, 12/13th January 1941.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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A Stirling Effort: Pilot Officer Middleton's VC Ref: GT-IB2

Although attacks on Italian targets were considered relatively easy, the long 9-hour journey and crossing the Alps were formidable obstacles. On 28/29 November 1942, the 149 Squadron Short Stirling of Pilot Officer Middleton from New South Wales and his crew found their underperforming engines prevented them from clearing the higher peaks. Over Turin they were then hit by light flack, seriously wounding Middleton, the second pilot, and navigator, but despite his horrific wounds Middleton elected to attempt the return journey, allowing most of his crew to bail out over the coast of England. Middleton and two others perished, but for saving the majority of his crew he was awarded the Victoria Cross.

The painting shows the Stirling over the Alps on the outward journey towards Turin.

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Price: £750.00

Daylight over Milan Ref: GT-IB3

Lancasters fly low over the Duomo in Milan, 24th October 1942

Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 19"x 13" (48 x 33cm)

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Purchasing an Original Painting

If you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase or to arrange to visit.

Graham Turner's original paintings are offered for sale by the artist himself, rather than through Studio 88, which is our print publishing business. Consequently, payment directly to him is preferred.

Paintings are priced unframed, and copyright is not included.

Collection or Delivery of Original Paintings

The cost of shipping original paintings varies, depending on their size, value and destination. Our usual shipping rates do not apply, but we would be happy to provide a quote for shipping to your address if you are unable to collect.

Detail from a painting by Graham Turner from Osprey book The Italian Blitz