Short Stirling aviation Art Print by Darryl Legg
First of the Heavies - The Short Stirling
The Short Stirling was the RAF’s first operational four-engined heavy bomber, with its first sorties occuring in February 1941. Though limited in altitude and range compared with the later Halifax and Lancaster, it was a vital step in Britain’s strategic bombing campaign. Stirlings flew thousands of sorties with Bomber Command, carrying bomb loads over occupied Europe before being reassigned to mine-laying and glider-towing duties. Rugged and reliable, the Stirling served with distinction until 1945, its crews paving the way for the more advanced heavy bombers that followed.
A 90 Sqn Stirling, BK664, is seen on a 'gardening' mine laying mission to the Dutch Frisian Islands on the night of the 5th Feb. 1943.
Key Points
- Each of Darryl Legg's works are limited to only 50 copies.
- Crafted on heavyweight 285 gsm matt fine art paper
- Printed with fade-resistant inks for enduring clarity.
- Image Size 17" x 11.25" (431mm x 290mm)
- Including borders 20" x 14.5" (508mm x 368mm)
