War in the Air - The WWII Aviation Paintings of Mark Postlethwaite

Authors
Chris Goss and
Mark Postlethwaite

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Following a Foreword by Colonel Joseph H Hartshorn DFC there is a section giving some background to the artist and his approach to painting. The rest of the book is broken down into sections each covering a specific topic relating to the air war over Europe. The Aces Gallery contains paintings relating eight of the leading combat pilots of WWII.

Each section contains period photographs, first hand accounts and at least one painting. Much of the supporting text has been contributed by leading aviation author Chris Goss and sets this book apart from many other aviation art volumes. What is also unusual is the diversity of machinery covered. Whilst there are, of course, plenty of Spitfires and Lancasters, there is also room for rarities such as the Ju 88C, Condor, Auster, Ju 188, He 219, Hampden and Do 17. In all an excellent book and highly recommended.

Book signers:

Alex Henshaw MBE
Colonel Joseph H. Hartshorn DFC (British) DFC (American)
Squadron Leader William J. ‘Jack’ Storey DFC
Warrant Officer Ted Groom
Flight Lieutenant Richard L. Jones
Leutnant Karl Geyr
Flight Sergeant Stan Butler (pilot)
Flight Sergeant Bernard ‘Nick’ Nichol (navigator)
Flight Lieutenant Douglas C. Seymour

The print was signed by

Flight Lieutenant Dennis Nolan

All images copyright Mark Postlethwaite.