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Marii Chernev
Marii chernev, although born and trained in Bulgaria, now lives and paints at his home in the United States. As a leading aviation/marine artist, Marii has produced over 60 paintings depicting British and American World War II subjects, many of which now hang in private collections across the world. In 1998 Marii's work was exhibited in sofia, Bulgaria during the 86th Anniversary of the foundation of the Bulgarian Air Force. |
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The Sea Shall Not Have Them by Marii Chernev. As his Squadron mates fly cover, USN Lt W.R Muncie (VF-54, USS Valley Forge) awaits rescue by a Royal navy Sea Otter flying boat. from HMS Triumph. The FAA crew, Lt peter Cane and CPO airman Gilbert O Nion, were awarded the US Air medal and a mention in despatches, respectively for the successful rescue, the last by a fixed-wing aircraft in the history of the Fleet air Arm. |
Right Place at the Right Time by Marii Chernev. On July 9th 1944 Fleet Air Arm Avenger II. of 854 squadron intercepted a German V-1 Flying bomb over the English channel, telegraphist/Air Gunner Fred Shirmer destroyed it at a range of 700 yards firing only 20 rounds. for his achievements he received mention in dispatches. |
Hudson Attack by Marii Chernev. On October 5th 1942 Lockheed Hudson N of 269 Squadron encountered and sank U-619 which was on its first patrol. |
Turmoil in Norwegian Waters by Marii Chernev. Operating from RAF Leuchers on January 29th 1943 Hamdens of 455 RAAF & 489 RNAF Squadrons Coastal Command escorted by Beaufighters attacked and sank the former Norwegian cargo ship Kaldes south west of Stavanger. |
HMS Hood Opens Fire, May 24th, 1941 by Marii Chernev. a tribute by artist Marii Chernev, to the men of the Royal Navys most famous ship, the battlecruiser HMS Hood and all the Royal Navy veterans who fought in the cold waters of the North Atlantic during World War II. Of a crew of over 1500 able bodied seamen, only three survived the thunderous blast as the German battleship Bismarcks fifth salvo found the lightly protected magazine of the Hood. Over 100 tons of powder exploded in a spectacular fireball that split the pride of the Royal Navy in two. |
KMS Bismarck Returns Fire, May 24th, 1941 by Marii Chernev. A tribute by artist Marii Chernev, to the men of the Kriegsmarines most famous ship, the battleship KMS Bismarck and all the navy veterans who fought in the cold waters of the North Atlantic during World War II. The Bismarcks excellent gunnery, improved armour protection and greater speed all contributed to the sinking of the pride of the Royal Navy, HMS Hood. the defeat of the Hood led to the epic sea chase where the entire Royal Navys Home Fleet pulled out all the stops in an effort to avenge the Hood and sink the Bismarck. After an incredibly lucky torpedo hit on her steering gear by Swordfish torpedo planes from the carrier HMS Ark Royal, two battleships and two heavy cruisers of the Royal Navy caught up with the Bismarck on 27th May 1941. The resultant battle ranks as one of the greatest sea battles of all time. Of a crew of over 2200 able bodiedseamen, only 116 survived the momentous battle of 27th May 1941. The senior surviving officer was Burkard Baron von Mullenheim-Rechberg, the gunnery control commander. |
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