Desert Training, Abu Sueir, 1944 Curtis Kittyhawk Using Beaufighters nicknamed "whispering death"

Using Beaufighters nicknamed "whispering death" due to their speed

Amalfi lemons arranged on a silver salver

Artist signed Giclee print - overall size 26" x 18½"

Depicted is a 100 Sqn mk III having just returned from another dangerous mission over Germany

Artist signed limited edition of 100 giclee prints - image size 20" x 15½"

Desert Training, Abu Sueir, 1944 Curtis Kittyhawk Using Beaufighters nicknamed "whispering death"The Curtiss Kittyhawk, or P40 as it was often referred to, was an all metal American design for fighter and ground attack duties, first flying in 1938. It remained in front line service until the end of the war. Production ceased in 1944. Nearly 14,000 of the type had been built at the Curtiss Wright production factory at Buffalo New York. It was in fact, no match for the Luftwaffe ME 109 and Focke Wulfe FW 190 fighters at higher altitudes as a result