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Michael Turner
Michael Turner is one of today's best known and highly regarded motorsport artists, establishing himself as part of the Grand Prix scene in the 1960s. His parallel career in the field of aviation art has seen him achieve similar success and he has been President of the Guild of Aviation Artists for the past 16 years. His paintings and prints are prized by collectors for their drama and atmosphere, combined with a technical accuracy that comes with a deep understanding of his subject matter. |
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Mosquito Sting by Michael Turner. DeHavilland Mosquitos deliver a stunning blow to enemy supply lines in a low level attack on the marshalling yards at Ehrang on April 1st 1943. |
Hande Hoch! by Michael Turner. Unt. Horst Perez, the pilot of this Messerschmitt Bf 109 from JG26, surrenders to P.C. Walter Hyde and the local Home Guard after a forced landing near East Dean, Sussex, on 30th September 1940. |
D.H.2 versus Fokker by Michael Turner. The De Havilland 2 was designed in 1915, and first used by No.24 squadron RFC and used by three RFC Squadrons in France until June 1917. A Victoria Cross was won in a De Havilland 2 by Major Lionel Rees, commanding officer of 32 Squadron. |
Operation Deadstick by Michael Turner At 0016hrs on 6th June 1944 three Airspeed Horsa gliders, flown with outstanding skill by pilots from the Glider Pilot Regiment, and carrying airborne troops from the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and Royal Engineers, landed within yards of the bridge over the Caen Canal at Benouville, Normandy. The audacious attack achieved complete surprise, and some fifteen minutes later the bridge had been secured, an objective of vital importance to enable the advance of the Allied Liberation Forces on D-Day. |
Spirit of 617 Squadron by Michael Turner. A Tornado follows a Lancaster over the Derwentwater Dam. |
Fairey IIID by Michael Turner. Fairey IIIDs served from 1924 to 1930. It could be used either as a seaplane or landplane, and was employed as both. It mainly served in the Middle East and home waters, but was used for a great number of roles throughout its service. In all, 227 Fairey IIIDs were built. |
Canadian Celebration by Michael Turner. Jean Alesi wins the 1995 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal for Ferrari. |
Hawker Horsley by Michael Turner. The Hawker Horsley was the last wooden aircraft to be constructed by Hawker. It was designed initially in 1923 but modified in 1925 to meet the need for torpedoes. In January 1927, No.11 Squadron were equipped with Horsleys and then No.100 Squadron. In 1928, No.33 and No.15 Squadron were also equipped with Horsleys. The first torpedo bomber versions were used by No.36 squadron from June 1928, being sent to Singapore shortly thereafter. No Horsleys were built after February 1934. |
Dream Debut by Michael Turner Nigel Mansell wins his debut Indycar race at Surfers Paradise. |
Lightning Refuel by Michael Turner. A Lightning interceptor takes on fuel from a Victor tanker. |
1983 European GP by Michael Turner Nelson Picquets Brabham BMW wins at Brands Hatch. |
First in Hungary by Michael Turner. Jenson Button wins his first Grand Prix in Hungary with Honda, slicing through the field from 14th on the grid to a decisive victory. The stirring event is recorded by Michael Turner in his dramatic portrayal of the winning drive on a treacherously wet Hungaroring track. |
1957 British Grand Prix by Michael Turner. Stirling Moss takes the lead in the Vanwall he shared with Tony Brooks, as Hawthorns punctured Ferrari stops at its pit. |
Winning Combination by Michael Turner David Coulthard, winner of the 2002 Monaco Grand Prix in his McLaren-Mercedes, leads Juan Pablo Montoyas Williams-BMW, Michael Schumachers Ferrari and Ralf Schumachers Williams-BMW through Casino Square early in the race. |
1930 Le Mans by Michael Turner. The winning Kidston/Barnato Bentley fights off the Mercedes challenge. |
American Patrol by Michael Turner. USAAF P-51s from 357th Fighter Group, led by Capt. Bud Anderson in Old Crow, over the D-Day beaches in the early morning of June 6th 1944. |
Bristol Bulldogs by Michael Turner. 19 Sqn aircraft performing at the 1934 Hendon Air Display. |
Jordan Clean Sweep by Michael Turner. The first Grand Prix victory for the Jordan team came at the 1998 Belgian G.P., with Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finishing first and second in their Jordan Mugen-Hondas. Michael Turners painting shows the winning pair in the closing stages of the incident packed race, being chased by Jean Alesis third placed Sauber. |
Typhoon Scramble by Michael Turner. Tomorrows Royal Air Force. To mark the acceptance into service of the Eurofighter Typhoon, Michael Turners breathtaking portrayal depicts a pair of the latest interceptors as they thrust into a near vertical climb. |
Battle of Britain by Michael Turner Spitfires return to their burning airfield at Kenley to re-arm and refuel. |
1938 Kings Cup by Michael Turner Alex Henshaw in his winning Mew Gull, swoops low over Hatfield airfield, followed by Giles Guthries Mew Gull and Les Cliffs Hawk Major. Seen on the ground are Geoffrey de Havillands Tk-2 and D.H. Comet G-ACSS. The winners race average of 252.25 mph is the fastest ever recorded by a British winning aircraft. |
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