Sheet Size: 33" x 20" • 2005
Printed on "acid free, coated heavy stock".
The
prints are rolled in acid free light paper so that no part of the print
comes in contact with any other part of the print (to prevent any
chafing during shipping). The prints are then inserted into a 1/4" thick
walled, 5" diameter tube the ends of which are heavily padded to
prevent any damage.
July 1944. Captain Ian Smith of 237 (Rhodesia) Squadron RAF attacks a rail yard in the Po Valley, Italy.
Print Editions
- 500 Limited Edition with ONE co-signature (Ian Smith)
Please note: this signature by such a high profile and controversial
politician is especially collectable, and not just by aviation art
enthusiasts! It is certain to gain in value for this factor alone.
The Signature (Authentic hand signed)
These prints were signed by Ian Smith in 2005
The Story
July 1944. Captain Ian Smith of 237 (Rhodesia) Squadron, RAF, attacks
a rail yard in the Po Valley, Italy. Lieutenant Smith went on to become
the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, Africa (now Zimbabwe), in April 1964.
On November 11, 1965, he declared Rhodesia’s independence from Britain,
the first commonwealth Prime Minister to do so.
During this attack, Lt. Smith was shot down by flak and fought on with the Italian partisans, before returning to England.
Hon. I.D. Smith, GCLM, ID.
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