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The Element of Surprise by Robert Barbour.


The Element of Surprise by Robert Barbour.

On 20th October 1943, Wildcat and Avenger aircraft from the Carrier US Core, on patrol north of the Azores, surprised U378, a type VIIC U-boat which had been active in that area. The element of surprise was so complete that the submarines guns remained unmanned throughout the action.
Item Code : DHM0760The Element of Surprise by Robert Barbour. - This Edition
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PRINT Signed limited edition of 1250 prints.

Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)Artist : Robert BarbourHalf
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Other editions of this item : The Element of Surprise by Robert Barbour DHM0760
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PROOF		 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)Artist : Robert Barbour£10 Off!Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!Now : £90.00VIEW EDITION...
PRINTPresentation edition of 5 prints from the signed limited edition of 1250 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm) Merten, Karl-Friedrich (matted)
Scholtz, Klaus (matted)
+ Artist : Robert Barbour		£200.00VIEW EDITION...
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WATERCOLOUR		 Origina watercolour painting by Robert Barbour.Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)Artist : Robert Barbour£650.00VIEW EDITION...
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