The Greentails

Jasta 5, Autumn 1917

by Simon Smith

 

From their grass runway at Boistrancourt in northern France, Commanding Officer Richard Flashar leads Albatros DVa fighters of Jasta 5 on a patrol to support the German 2nd Army, Autumn 1917.

 

One of the crack German squadrons on the Western Front, Jasta 5 included  a number of Aces; Fritz Rumey follows his Commanding Officer in a green checked Albatros with Otto Könnecke flying in a green one, both holders of Prussia's highest award for valour, the Pour Le Merit. The aircraft with the blue/white diamonds is that of Lt Wolf and the Albatros with a white edelweiss is another famous Ace and PLM holder, Paul Baumer. The aircraft of Dilcher follows the others. Each pilot had his surname initial painted on the underside of the lower wing. 

 

This stunning painting brings to life the vibrant colours of this famous Luftstreikräfte unit as they prepare for aerial conflict during one of the bleakest periods in world history.

Printed on heavy paper with superior 12 colour giclee process for lifetime colour fastness, this is a print of the highest quality.

Print paper size: 60cm x 43cm (24 inches x 17 inches)

Price £65 FREE UK delivery.   You are buying direct from the artist. An original pencil drawing by the artist (on lower margin of the print) can be ordered for an additional cost of £90.

 

THE GREEN TAILS OF JASTA 5 - ORIGINAL OIL on rigid panel £5500 Size:

40 x 20 inches art  plus HIGH QUALITY FRAME 46x 26 inches (118cm X 68cm)