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American Air Force and US Marine
helicopters shown in military aviation art prints of the Korean War,
Vietnam War and Gulf War. Published by Cranston Fine Arts by leading aviation
artists including Ivan Berryman, David Rowlands, David Pentland of
helicopters AH1 Cobras, Bell Huey helicopters.
Ride of the Valkyries by
Simon Atack No aircraft came to symbolize
the war in Vietnam more than the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, better known to the
men who flew, and fought from this aircraft - and to those who were to owe
it their survival, by just one never to be forgotten name - the
Huey. Ideally suited to the terrain of South Vietnam - formidable
mountain peaks, dense jungle, almost every other acre of land under water,
and the fact that large tracts of the countryside were controlled by the
Vietcong and impassable, the Huey became one of the US Armys most
effective weapons of the war. With the ability to carry eight fully
equipped troops, the Huey was also ideal for use as Medevac flying
ambulances, which were to create their own legend. By the end of the
conflict the Hueys had notched up a staggering 34 million combat sorties
flown! In July 1965 the 1st Air Cavalry, equipped with 500 Hueys
arrived in South Vietnam to begin what became the longest tour of duty in
American combat history. Under the command of the flamboyant Colonel
John Stockton, the 1st Air Cavalry went on the immediate offensive,
swiftly creating a devastating impact on the enemy, bringing them to
battle wherever they could be found.
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| An Air Combat First by Keith Woodcock Air America Bell 205 vs Attacking North Vietnamese Air Force An-2 Colt Captain Theodore H. Moore and Flight Mechanic Glenn R. Woods 12 January 1968 at Lima Site 85, Phou Pha Thi, Laos. Air America Won. During the Vietnam War the Americans operated a secret radar station; Site 85, situated 15 miles from the North Vietnamese border atop one of the highest mountains in Laos. Crucially it gave American bombers the ability to attack in all weather, a critical capability during the Rolling Thunder bombing campaign. The North Vietnamese got wise! Captain Theodore H. Moore and Flight Mechanic Glenn R. Woods had been recruited to fly for Air America, a CIA owned and operated proprietary that was used to support intelligence agents and military personnel in Asia. On 12 Jan 1968, Moore and Woods, who were on a mission delivering artillery ammunition in the area, watched in amazement as a formation of North Vietnamese Air Force AN-2 Colt biplanes attacked the base. The two Russian built biplanes dropped mortars, fired rockets and strafed the radar station with machine gun fire. Moore radioed a warning to the agents on the ground; however the attack killed several Hmong guerrillas defending the base. Moores helicopter, a civilian version of the UH-1 Huey was supposed to be unarmed, but Woods had packed an AK-47, officially contraband, but in their defence Moore explained; if you go down and dont have a weapon, youre Toast. They decided to; make chase Moore said. The Colts, first flown in 1947, were faster than the helicopter, which was able to gain on them when they flew low and then tried to climb the mountainous terrain. Woods fired from the door of the Huey. One of the planes crashed immediately, while the second plane, also hit, flew on for several miles before crashing into a ridge. The shooting down of fixed wing aircraft from a helicopter was a Singular aerial victory in the entire history of the Vietnam war, according to the author of One Day Too Long: Top Secret Site 85 and the Bombing of North Vietnam. Moore was initially hauled before his superiors under threat of Court Marshal, I was a little out of line in what I did’ he recalled. However after initial consternations his actions were finally commended. Two months later Site 85 was destroyed by North Vietnamese Commandos, 12 U.S. Air Force personnel were killed, the largest single loss of USAF personnel during the war. Signed limited edition of 350 prints on high quality giclee art paper. Paper size 26 inches x 15 inches (66cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 ITEM CODE KEIG0002 |
| DZ 9.00am by Ivan Berryman. A trio of Bell Huey UH-1s deliver ARVN Rangers to a drop zone in the central Highlands of Vietnam during 1970. The ubiquitous Huey saw action in an enormous variety of roles, Vietnam being the first true helicopter war, and it will perhaps be remembered by many a grateful GI for its (and its crews) part in many hundreds of daring rescues amid the unyielding and unfamiliar terrain of south east Asia. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Signature Presentation edition of 3 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £320.00 Features the mounted original signatures of Captain Richard Buzen and Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Novosel Moh (deceased).
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
**Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. (2 copies reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £60.00 ITEM CODE DHM1105 |
| Bell UH-ie Huey by Larry Capadura. Huey of the 174th Assault helicopter Company Sharks Gun Platoon 14th Avn.Bn 1st Avn Bde. Vietnam 1971. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 28 inches x 22 inches (71cm x 56cm). Price £ ITEM CODE AX0063 |
| Ride of the Valkyries by Simon Atack No aircraft came to symbolize the war in Vietnam more than the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, better known to the men who flew, and fought from this aircraft - and to those who were to owe it their survival, by just one never to be forgotten name - the Huey. Ideally suited to the terrain of South Vietnam - formidable mountain peaks, dense jungle, almost every other acre of land under water, and the fact that large tracts of the countryside were controlled by the Vietcong and impassable, the Huey became one of the US Armys most effective weapons of the war. With the ability to carry eight fully equipped troops, the Huey was also ideal for use as Medevac flying ambulances, which were to create their own legend. By the end of the conflict the Hueys had notched up a staggering 34 million combat sorties flown! In July 1965 the 1st Air Cavalry, equipped with 500 Hueys arrived in South Vietnam to begin what became the longest tour of duty in American combat history. Under the command of the flamboyant Colonel John Stockton, the 1st Air Cavalry went on the immediate offensive, swiftly creating a devastating impact on the enemy, bringing them to battle wherever they could be found. Veterans Edition of 100 prints. Image size 16 inches x 24.75 inches (41cm x 64cm). Price £130.00 Signed by Captain Richard Buzen.
Medal of Honour Edition Artist Proofs. Edition of 25. Image size 16 inches x 24.75 inches (41cm x 64cm). Price £ Signed by Captain Richard Buzen and Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Novosel Moh (deceased).
Medal of Honor Edition of 400 prints. Image size 16 inches x 24.75 inches (41cm x 64cm). Price £145.00 Signed by Captain Richard Buzen and Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Novosel Moh (deceased).
Medal of Honour Edition Remarques. Edition of 25. Image size 16 inches x 24.75 inches (41cm x 64cm). Price £ Signed by Captain Richard Buzen and Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Novosel Moh (deceased).
Medal of Honour Edition Double Remarques. Edition of 10. Image size 16 inches x 24.75 inches (41cm x 64cm). Price £ Signed by Captain Richard Buzen and Chief Warrant Officer Michael J. Novosel Moh (deceased). ITEM CODE DHM2268 |
| Heading For Trouble by William S Phillips. South Vietnam : Flying close to the ground, helicopters were vulnerable to enemy fire. This dawn sweep will find trouble before the day ends. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 23 inches x 20 inches (59cm x 51cm). Price £320.00 ITEM CODE AX0048 |
| Huey by Wayne Drummond. One secondary market artist proof available, number 12. Limited edition of artist proofs. .. Price £250.00 ITEM CODE AX0060 |
| Right Here, Right Now by Philip West. The Apache is the worlds premier Attack helicopter. Its early history was crowned during Operation Desert Storm setting a combat record second to none, dispelling any doubts about the Apaches supremacy. The Longbow offers even greater mission capability and provides a significant contribution to any battlefield arena, anywhere in the world. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £90.00 Signed by Major Nick Wharmby, Captain Tim Peake, Major Bill OBrien, Captain Chris Hearn, Major Howard Floyd, Major Bloo Anderson, Captain Jan Ferraro, Captain Jeff DeCarlo, Major Al Whittle, Captain Bill McPhee and Major Mark Torpy.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £115.00 Signed by Major Nick Wharmby, Captain Tim Peake, Major Bill OBrien, Captain Chris Hearn, Major Howard Floyd, Major Bloo Anderson, Captain Jan Ferraro, Captain Jeff DeCarlo, Major Al Whittle, Captain Bill McPhee and Major Mark Torpy. ITEM CODE DHM2211 |
| Desert Heroes by Stan Stokes. Another Operation Desert Storm print, Stan depicts an Apache attack helicopter and Abrams M-1 tanks routing Iraqi ground forces during the short land war. Limited edition of 950 prints. Print size 34 inches x 26 inches (86cm x 66cm). Price £80.00 ITEM CODE STK0144 |
| Frozen Chosin, Korea, December 1950 by David Pentland. On 27th November 1950, thousands of Chinese troops swarmed over the frozen Yalu river on the North Korean /Chinese border, cutting off US Marines in the Chosin Reservoir area. Over the next ten days the marines with air support from both the Navy and Marine Air Wings fought their way out of the trap to Hungnam and safety. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 26 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £47.50
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by David Pentland. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91.5cm x 61cm). Price £2000.00
Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm). Price £2.00 ITEM CODE DHM0785 |
| Cobra Attack by David Rowlands. AH-1 Whiskey Cobras of the US marine Corps in Action, Kuwait, February 1991. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £113.40
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
**Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. (2 reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm). Price £70.00 ITEM CODE DHM0625 |
| Black Hawk Special Delivery by Stuart Brown. A Black Hawk MH-60K of the U.S. 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) delivers a team of coalition Special Forces onto an Afghan mountain pass in the hunt for Taleban forces. MH-60K is the standard special operations version of the Black Hawk, capable of providing long-range airlifts far into hostile territory in adverse weather conditions. The avionics suite includes interactive Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) , Forward-Looking Infrared (FLIR) , digital map generator, and terrain avoidance/terrain following multi-mode radar. Survivability equipment includes radar and missile warning systems and IR jammers. The MH-60K has full shipboard operability and is powered by two General Electric T700-GE-701C 1843 shp turboshaft engines. Signed limited edition of 650 prints. Image size 23.5 inches x 16 inches (60cm x 40cm). Price £85.00
**Signed limited edition of 650 prints. (2 reduced to clear) Image size 23.5 inches x 16 inches (60cm x 40cm). Price £ ITEM CODE SBR0010 |
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Right Here, Right Now by Philip West The Apache is the world's premier Attack helicopter. Its early history
was crowned during 'Operation Desert Storm' setting a combat record second
to none, dispelling any doubts about the Apache's supremacy. The 'Longbow'
offers even greater mission capability and provides a significant
contribution to any battlefield arena, anywhere in the world.
Desert Heroes by Stan Stokes.
Another
Operation Desert Storm print, Stan depicts an Apache attack helicopter
and Abrams M-1 tanks routing Iraqi ground forces during the short land
war.
US
Helicopters in aviation art prints The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, or Huey and
Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra and super Cobra helicopters. The First
Huey designated XH-40 flew on the 22nd October 1956 and the Us army
began receiving the 6 seat Huey on the 30th June 1959 this was soon
followed by the 9 seat or 3 stretcher and an attendant and crew UH-1B in
early 1962. they came into their own during the Vietnam war
starting off as experimental armed escort helicopters. but the new model
205 with a longer fuselage and capable of carrying 14
troops. The
Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra, sea Cobra and Super Cobra this Helicopter
was required for the US Army during the Vietnam war mainly as a Armed
escort for larger Chinook helicopters. their role soon also included the
attack Helicopter. The first version of the Huey Cobra first Flew on the
7th september 1965. and In April 1966 the first 110 AH-1G Huey Cobras
were ordered. and deliveries began in June 1967 with them being deployed
in August 1967.
US
Helicopters in aviation art prints The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, or Huey and
Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra and super Cobra helicopters. The First
Huey designated XH-40 flew on the 22nd October 1956 and the Us army
began receiving the 6 seat Huey on the 30th June 1959 this was soon
followed by the 9 seat or 3 stretcher and an attendant and crew UH-1B in
early 1962. they came into their own during the Vietnam war
starting off as experimental armed escort helicopters. but the new model
205 with a longer fuselage and capable of carrying 14
troops. The
Bell AH-1 Huey Cobra, sea Cobra and Super Cobra this Helicopter
was required for the US Army during the Vietnam war mainly as a Armed
escort for larger Chinook helicopters. their role soon also included the
attack Helicopter. The first version of the Huey Cobra first Flew on the
7th september 1965. and In April 1966 the first 110 AH-1G Huey Cobras
were ordered. and deliveries began in June 1967 with them being deployed
in August 1967.
DZ 9.00 am by Ivan Berryman A trio of Bell Huey UH-1s deliver ARVN Rangers to a drop zone in the
central Highlands of Vietnam during 1970. The ubiquitous Huey saw action
in an enormous variety of roles, Vietnam being the first true helicopter
war, and it will perhaps be remembered by many a grateful GI for its
(and its crews) part in many hundreds of daring rescues amid the
unyielding and unfamiliar terrain of south east Asia.
"Frozen Chosin" Korea, December 1950 by David Pentland
On 27th November 1950, thousands of Chinese troops swarmed over the
frozen Yalu river on the North Korean/Chinese border, cutting off US
Marines in the Chosin Reservoir area. Over the next ten days the marines
with air support from both the Navy and Marine Air Wings fought their
way out of the trap to Hungnam a safety.
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