Kameraden: U Boat print, 4 famous German signatures

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" Kameraden" by Mark Postlethwaite.  Extremely rare Limited Edition of 850 prints published late 1990's.  Size 32"X19".  Original pencil signatures of 2 U-Boat commanders both holding the Knight's Cross, 2 Junkers 88 pilots and the Artist. (5 signatures in total)

Full details on original pencil signatures and there conformity to eBay policy is detailed below.

Signatures details are:  Gerd Kelbing - Knight's Cross.  Secretly trained as a Naval pilot (1933).  Active service: Captain M89 (Minesweeper - sunk July 1940); Captain M6 (Korvett);  Captain U-Boat 593 ("Thistle").  Final rank: Lieutenant Commander.  Author of "The Chronicle of U-593".  Jurgen Oesten - Knight's Cross.  Active service: Captain U-Boats 61, 106, and 861.  Final rank: "Korvettenkapitan".  Oberstleutnant Wilhelm "Peter" Stahl - German Cross in Gold.  He flew Junkers 88s with KG 30 "Diving Eagle" and served also with KG 200, deploying on clandestine operations, flying over France, Britain, the Atlantic, Russia, the Mediterranean and North Africa.  Aurthor of several books including "The Diving Eagle", "KG 200 - The True Story" and a book on gliding which was to become his passion in the post-war years. Hauptmann Manfred Riegel - Iron Cross (First Class).  He served initially with JG 132 "Richthofen", then JG 141.  He went on to become Adjutant of ZG 76 Zerstorerstaffel which was equipped with the ME110 "Destroyer".  He later flew Junkers 88s with KG 30 and was awarded the Narvik Badge.  He also served with NJG 2 and as Adjutant with NJG 1.  Mark Postlethwaite, the Artist, member of the elite British Guild of Aviation Artists.

This fine limited edition print in mint condition shows the time when the supremacy of the formidable U-Boat in Alantic waters was at long last being challenged, around mid 1942, by a combination of improved radar, more lethal depth charges and long-range bombers, such as the B-24 Liberator.  Grand Admiral Donitz then requested the assistance of heavy fighters to escort his U-Boats to and from their French coastal bases.  The Junker 88 C-6 easily filled the role and, with its hefty forward-firing armament and a top speed of over 300 mph, soon became known as the "Junkers Menace"!  This spectacular print shows a formation of  six JU 88 C-6's of V/KG 40 as they rendezvous with their Kriegsmarine comrades ("kameraden") in the Bay of Biscay.  Certificate of Authenticity  also in mint condition supplied with the print. Print and certificate will be posted in stout protective cardboard tube by registered  delivery. 

Details of the Seller who published the print and who personally collected the original pencil signatures on each print in the limited editions.  The seller is Christopher Johnson, the younger son of the late Air Vice-Marshal James Edgar Johnson, known as "Johnnie".  Christopher personally collected every original pencil signature appearing on the print he published & in conformity to eBay policy he guarantees a full refund should any reputable dealer find that the signatures are probably not authentic.  His father, Johnnie, scored a total of 38 victories, making him officially the top-scoring Allied fighter ace of the Second World War in Europe. Chris & his wife, Pam, guided by Johnnie have published fine, well-documented aviation art prints since 1990.  Each print is hand signed.  “Johnnie’s” participation ensures the print & signatures' authenticity. If you have any questions please email me at greycap@hotmail.co.uk For your interest,  "greycap" was my father's call sign as a Wing Leader in WW2!

e-Bay and bidders note:  This print is an accurate depiction of a significant historic aviational event of which, no photographs exist and contains no illegal, banned or questionable insignia, images or descriptions and does not promote any regime, political party nor glorify in any manner whatsoever hatred, violence or racial intolerance.