"Werner Voss"
Leutnant der Reserve Werner Voss, from Krefeld, Germany, was
Germany’s 4th highest ranking ace of World War 1. With 48 kills
to his credit he is still considered by many to be the greatest
pilot of that war, having skills that even surpassed Manfred von
Richthofen, the “Red Baron”. On September 23, 1917 he
became involved in what is known to be one of the greatest
dogfights of World War 1. While out on patrol he came across a
flight of six British SE5’s from 56 Squadron, each flown by a
famous ace. For over ten minutes Voss singlehandedly fought
the aces without retreating. He inflicted considerable damage on
all five aircraft before his own engine finally seized and he was
sent plummeting to the ground by Lt. Arthur Rhys-Davids. Major
James McCudden, who was also involved in the fight, said of
him later, “His flying was wonderful, his courage magnificent
and in my own opinion he is the bravest German airman whom it
has been my privilege to see fight.”Leutnant Werner Voss was
just 20 years old.
Printed on acid free stock with fade resistant inks, the print is
signed by Russell Smith.
Germany’s 4th highest ranking ace of World War 1. With 48 kills
to his credit he is still considered by many to be the greatest
pilot of that war, having skills that even surpassed Manfred von
Richthofen, the “Red Baron”. On September 23, 1917 he
became involved in what is known to be one of the greatest
dogfights of World War 1. While out on patrol he came across a
flight of six British SE5’s from 56 Squadron, each flown by a
famous ace. For over ten minutes Voss singlehandedly fought
the aces without retreating. He inflicted considerable damage on
all five aircraft before his own engine finally seized and he was
sent plummeting to the ground by Lt. Arthur Rhys-Davids. Major
James McCudden, who was also involved in the fight, said of
him later, “His flying was wonderful, his courage magnificent
and in my own opinion he is the bravest German airman whom it
has been my privilege to see fight.”Leutnant Werner Voss was
just 20 years old.
Printed on acid free stock with fade resistant inks, the print is
signed by Russell Smith.
open edition print, 13” x 19”
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.
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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