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The Archer - Plate 2
Summer 1943. A Reggiane Re 2005 of the 362nd Squadriglia, 22nd Gruppo
shoots down a Spitfire VB with a head on pass somewhere over the
Italian countryside. Considered by many to be the most beautiful of
the three "Serie 5" fighters Italy produced around the Daimler-Benz
DB 605 engine, the "Sagittario", (Archer) was capable of holding its
own ground in combat with either the US Mustang or the English
Spitfire. The Re 2005 Was a sleek and graceful Design that excelled
in the hands of a competent pilot, and although its handling was
considered to be exquisite, it still mounted a heavy weapons load.
With a pair of Breda-Safat 12.7mm machine guns in the upper cowling,
one 20mm MG 151 cannon firing through the propeller hub, and two
more Mauser 151s in the wings, The Sagittario would have been a
serious threat to Allied fighters and bombers. However, because of
production difficulties compounded by aerial bombing of the Reggiane
factories, only 30 or so of these fine aircraft were completed before
Italy capitulated in September of 1943.
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| 13" X 19" |
Watercolor |
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| 13" X 19" |
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Limited Edition - 250 |
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| 13" X 19" |
Watercolor |
Limited Edition - 250
(ITALIAN EDITION)
The text is in Italian. |
Signed by artist only. |
$45/each |
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| 13" X 19" |
Canvas |
Limited Edition - 250
(ITALIAN EDITION)
The text is in Italian. |
Signed by artist only. |
$55/each |
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