Eight SAS Military Prints
DPK0082. Pack of eight Special Air Service prints by artists David Pentland, Graeme Lothian and David Rowlands. Military Print Pack.
Items in this pack : Item #1 - Click to view individual item DHM866. L Detachment by Graeme Lothian. Depicting a jeep and crew of the first SAS team, Western desert 1942. L Detachment operated in conjunction with the pre-existing Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) and during the desert war, the SAS performed many successful and daring long range insertion missions and destroyed aircraft and fuel depots. Their success contributed towards Adolf Hitler issuing his Kommandobefehl order to execute all captured enemy personnel of the type now called the Special Forces. When the Germans stepped up security, the SAS switched to hit and run missions. They used jeeps, which had been sent over to North Africa, armed with Vickers K machine guns which the SAS modified so they also used tracer ammunition and Lewes Bombs which ignited fuel and aircraft. This print is certainly something special as they have been personally signed by two of the original SAS volunteers who served throughout the war and beyond, Reg Seekings and Johnny Cooper. Last 8 prints available. Signed by Reg Seekings (deceased) and Johnny Cooper. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Image size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)
Item #2 - Click to view individual item DHM867. The SAS Full Circle by Graeme Lothian. The story of the SAS through all major theatres they were involved in. From the start, North Africa 1941, Malaya 1952-1956, Borneo1965-1966, Aden 1967, Oman 1971-1976, Iranian Embassy 1980, Falklands Conflict 1982, Iraq 1991. The middle area shows Col. D. Stirling DSO, and the four single figures depict the different section, Boat, Mountain, Air and Mobility. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm)
Item #3 - Click to view individual item DHM788. Paddy's Troopers, The Sidi Haneish Road, 17th July 1942 by David Pentland. Captain R. Blair Paddy Mayne, and men of L detachment SAS, stop to discuss their location en route to Sidi Haneish airfield. The raid was a major victory, especially for the newly acquired jeeps, which played an important part in the destruction of some 40 enemy aircraft for the loss of one man. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm)
Item #4 - Click to view individual item DHM789. Paddy's Fourth DSO, The Olderburg Raid, 9th April 1945 by David Pentland. Braving intense enemy fire, Lt. Col. RB Mayne, Commanding Officer 1st SAS Regiment devastated a German ambush and subsequently rescued wounded troops of his own unit who had been pinned down while on a reconnaissance mission for the 4th Canadian Armoured Division. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)
Item #5 - Click to view individual item DHM1035. Is the Mountain Clear. G Squadron 22 SAS, Mount Kent, Falklands War 1982 by Graeme Lothian. On the night of 27th May, a four man patrol from G Squadron boat troop were tasked to patrol to the summit of Mount Kent to see if it was clear. (Mount Kent was an important strategic height as it looked across to Mount Longdon, Two Sisters and Goat Ridge) A Battalion of 12th regiment Argentinean Infantry were expected to be engaged by the patrol but found the Argentineans had been airlifted the previous night to reinforce the garrison at Goose Green for the subsequent 2 Para attack. From the summit of Mount Kent, the unit could see hundreds of Argentinean soldiers with Artillery and helicopters. The relief and tension of this mission shows on their faces as they descend down to their hide position after their all night patrol. The patrol commander, a Sergeant Major and veteran of many conflicts including the Oman War, won a mention in dispatches in this conflict. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm)
Item #6 - Click to view individual item DHM864. Raid on Pebbel Island, Falkland Islands, 1982 by David Pentland. D squadron 22 SAS, made their way to the Argentinian landing strip where they proceeded to destroy 11 enemy aircraft with demolition charges, 66mm rockets and small arms. The destruction of these enemy aircraft, among them Paccaras, most certainly saved many lives among the Task Force and proved a valuable morale booster at the same time. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 16.5 inches (64cm x 42cm)
Item #7 - Click to view individual item DHM1413. Sacrifice at Mirbat, Dhofar, Oman, 19th July 1972 by David Pentland. When 250 well armed and trained rebel tribesmen attacked the small SAS outpost at Mirbat few would have given good odds on their survival. At the height of the battle Corporal Labalaba and Trooper Savesaki, both Fijians and both wounded fought off relentless assaults by the attacking Adoo. Firing a World War II vintage 25pdr field gun at point blank range Labalaba finally fell to a snipers bullet just as Captain Kealy and Trooper Tobin reached the gunpit to aid its defence. Within minutes however Tobin was dead, but Kealy and the remaining defenders critical position was saved by the timely arrival of 2 Omani Strikemaster jets, and helicopters carrying 24 men of G Squadron. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm)
Item #8 - Click to view individual item DR14. Lance Corporal Mel Townsend by David Rowlands. Lance Corporal Mel Townsend, 22 SAS, in action in Dhofar, 6th January, 1975, for which he was awarded the DCM. Mel Townsend, of the Royal Corps of Signals, was a member of a squadron of the 22nd SAS Regiment controlling Arab Irregulars in support of the Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces in Dhofar from September 1974 to January 1975. He was the leader of a four man SAS liaison patrol attached to a company of the Sultan's Armed Forces in a battalion operation against guerrilla forces on 6th January 1975. His company was demoralised after coming under heavy enemy fire and Mel noticed that very little fire was being returned. He ran forward with two other men and began returning fire. He then encouraged the Arab soldiers to fire their weapons and inspired them to do so by his personal example. His initiative saved the day. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his inspiring example of the highest gallantry and military ability. Signed edition prints. Image size 21 inches x 13 inches (53cm x 33cm)
Website Price: £ 530.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £940.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £410
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