Kursk 1943 (Air Campaign)

Original Paintings from Osprey 'Kursk 1943'

These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey Air Campaign book 'Kursk 1943'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist - CLICK HERE for more information about how to purchase one of these paintings, or to arrange to visit us to view the originals.

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Shturmovik painting by Graham Turner from Osprey Air Campaign book Kursk 1943

Bouncing the Shturmoviks Ref: GT55A

Il-2 Shturmoviks from Krasovsky's 2nd Air Army are bounced by VIII. Fliegerkorps Bf 109s on July 5th, 1943.

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

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Henschel 129 painting by Graham Turner from Osprey Air Campaign book Kursk 1943

Striking Soviet Armour Ref: GT55B

On July 6th 1943, Henschel 129 B-2s of Major Alfred Druschel's 4.(Pz)/SchG 1 and PG 51 Panzerjaegerstaffe, strafe Soviet tanks with their 30mm cannon, supported by Fw 190 F-3 fighter bombers from SchG 1.

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

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Price: £750.00

Pe-2 painting by Graham Turner from Osprey Air Campaign book Kursk 1943

Bombers at Kursk Ref: GT55C

Soviet Pe-2 and A-20 Boston bombers, along with Il-2 Shturmoviks and escorting Yak-9 fighters, approach their target - German forces massing near Olkhovatka, on July 10th 1943.

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

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Price: £750.00

Purchasing an Original Painting

Graham Turner's original paintings and drawings 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. If you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase.

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 required.

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Paintings are priced unframed. Copyright is retained by Osprey Publishing.

Graham Turner has also painted three other paintings for the Osprey Campaign book 'Kursk 1943'. CLICK HERE for full details of these original paintings.

Artist signed Osprey book, Air Campaign 55, Kursk 1943

Kursk 1943 Ref: ACM55
Airpower in the Eastern Front's most pivotal battle

by William E. Hiestand

Includes three paintings by Graham Turner G.Av.A.

Books bought from Studio 88 are individually hand-signed by artist Graham Turner

From the publisher's website:
A history and analysis of the fierce air war over the huge battlefield of Kursk, where the Soviets for the first time fought the all-conquering Luftwaffe to a standstill.

The battle of Kursk was the last opportunity for the Luftwaffe to fully support a large-scale offensive, and was the Soviet air forces' first success in battling their opponents to a standstill during summer months. Aiming to gain a success to stabilize the Eastern Front for the summer, Hitler ordered a concerted attack intended to cut off and destroy Red Army forces holding the Kursk salient. It turned into the greatest tank clash of the war.

In this book Soviet military expert William E. Hiestand explains how the complex air war over Kursk played out. With both sides deploying new aircraft specifically designed for destroying tanks, massive engagements took place above the clashes of armor. It was a simultaneous struggle to attain air superiority while bringing their Stukas, Hs 129s, and Il-2 Shturmoviks down for repeated low-level attack runs in the face of enemy fighters and antiaircraft fire. But the campaign also involved strategic bombing behind the front lines, attacking airfields and rail junctions.

Offering a day-by-day examination of the air forces' actions, this book reveals the scale and intensity of the combat over the Kursk salient, the great turning point of the Eastern Front campaign.

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Paperback
248 x 184mm
96 pages
Published 28th August 2025 - orders received before then will be despatched on or very soon after the publication date.

Price: £16.99

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Detail from a painting by Graham Turner from Osprey book Kursk 1943