Werner Mölders

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Painting by Graham Turner from Osprey book France 1940

Werner Mölders Ref: GT53C

Germany's top ace Werner Mölders, a Gruppe commander in JG53, was leading a flight of Bf 109s on 5th June 1940 when they encountered French fighters that he misidentified as Morane 406s. They were actually a squadron of Dewoitine 520s - a plane as fast and maneuverable as the Bf109 E.

A D520 piloted by Lt Pomier Layrargues, an experienced pilot trained in 1937 who was already credited with shooting down 4 German bombers, made a pass at Mölders and fired wide. Both planes broke and banked hard in opposite directions, Lt Layrargues turning his plane tightly to put a short burst of fire into the 109.

Mölders parachuted safely to ground and was captured by French soldiers, but was a POW for just 2 weeks, until France surrendered and hundreds of captured German aircrew were released.

It was Lt Layrargues' 5th aerial victory, but he was killed a half hour later in a dogfight with another German fighter unit.

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

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Please see the paragraphs below for information about purchasing an original painting

Price: £750.00

Purchasing an Original Painting

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. 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.

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.

Painting is priced unframed, and copyright is not included.

(Right) Graham Turner creating his oil painting 'Contact'.