"Scat Attack"
On August 18, 1944, Eighth Air Force Command planned a bombing
mission against the German Aerodrome at Nancy/Essey, France. There
were about 70 aircraft on this airfield, mostly He-111s and Ju-88s, as well
as a small number of fighters. Early in the afternoon a moderately sized
formation of B-24 Liberators attacked the field with good results on many
hangars and buildings, although a large number of German aircraft
scattered around the field escaped damage.. Immediately following the
bombing attack the new C.O. of the 479th Fighter Group, Hubert Zemke of
the 56th Fighter Group, led fifty P-38 Lightnings of the 479th in a strafing
attack on the remaining German aircraft. The Group's 436th Squadron
escorted the bombers home, while the 434th and 435th Squadrons
strafed the airfield for about twenty five minutes. Wave after wave of
P-38s swept over the field at approximately 100 feet above the ground
until there was too much smoke and dust to maneuver safely.
Robin Olds was leading the 434th Squadron in his new P-38J "SCAT III",
as depicted in the painting. All of Old's aircraft were named "SCAT",
including several P-38's, P-51 Mustangs, and F-4 Phantoms in Vietnam.
Robin made a number of passes at the German bombers, setting many
ablaze, and also observed some good hits on an Fw-190 parked in front
of a hangar. Post mission evaluation concluded that 32 P-38s from the
two Squadrons had destroyed 43 aircraft and damaged 23, for a loss of
one P-38. In combination with the bomber strike, it was a very costly day
for the Luftwaffe. On August 25th, Robin shot down three more enemy
aircraft and became an ace.
mission against the German Aerodrome at Nancy/Essey, France. There
were about 70 aircraft on this airfield, mostly He-111s and Ju-88s, as well
as a small number of fighters. Early in the afternoon a moderately sized
formation of B-24 Liberators attacked the field with good results on many
hangars and buildings, although a large number of German aircraft
scattered around the field escaped damage.. Immediately following the
bombing attack the new C.O. of the 479th Fighter Group, Hubert Zemke of
the 56th Fighter Group, led fifty P-38 Lightnings of the 479th in a strafing
attack on the remaining German aircraft. The Group's 436th Squadron
escorted the bombers home, while the 434th and 435th Squadrons
strafed the airfield for about twenty five minutes. Wave after wave of
P-38s swept over the field at approximately 100 feet above the ground
until there was too much smoke and dust to maneuver safely.
Robin Olds was leading the 434th Squadron in his new P-38J "SCAT III",
as depicted in the painting. All of Old's aircraft were named "SCAT",
including several P-38's, P-51 Mustangs, and F-4 Phantoms in Vietnam.
Robin made a number of passes at the German bombers, setting many
ablaze, and also observed some good hits on an Fw-190 parked in front
of a hangar. Post mission evaluation concluded that 32 P-38s from the
two Squadrons had destroyed 43 aircraft and damaged 23, for a loss of
one P-38. In combination with the bomber strike, it was a very costly day
for the Luftwaffe. On August 25th, Robin shot down three more enemy
aircraft and became an ace.
L/E of 750 prints
18 x 27 inches
Signed by Brig. Gen Robin Olds and the artist
Regular Edition: $225.00 Artist's Proofs: $275.00 Remarques: $325.00
18 x 27 inches
Signed by Brig. Gen Robin Olds and the artist
Regular Edition: $225.00 Artist's Proofs: $275.00 Remarques: $325.00
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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