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Prowess of Italian aviators in the Spanish sky (colour litho)
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Prowess of Italian aviators in the Spanish sky (colour litho)
2783852 Prowess of Italian aviators in the Spanish sky (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prowess of Italian aviators in the Spanish sky. Twenty-four legionary fighters of the La Cucaracha group engaged in battle at seven thousand meters high against ninety red devices, shooting down fourteen. The duel between Captain Bailo and the pilot of a Rata is very dramatic, who strafing themselves from the bow flying against each other, at summed speeds of more than 700 kilometers per hour, prolonged the gusts up to a few meters away. When both, in extremis, attempted the acrobatic turn, it was too late to avoid a collision. The Rata, who lost a wing in the terrible fight, fell... Illustration for Courier Sunday, 20-26 November 1938.); © Look and Learn
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is a captivating and action-packed lithograph by Achille Beltrame. This print showcases the bravery and skill of Italian aviators during the Spanish Civil War. In this intense aerial battle, twenty-four legionary fighters from the La Cucaracha group engage in combat against ninety enemy aircraft. The scene unfolds at an astonishing altitude of seven thousand meters, where these fearless pilots face off against their adversaries with unwavering determination. The artwork highlights a particularly dramatic moment between Captain Bailo and a Rata pilot. Both planes fly towards each other head-on, strafing themselves from the bow at incredible speeds exceeding 700 kilometers per hour. As they attempt to execute acrobatic turns to avoid collision, it becomes clear that it is too late. Tragically, the Rata loses one wing during this fierce dogfight and plummets towards the earth below. Flames engulf its wreckage as it crashes down amidst billowing smoke. The image captures not only the danger faced by these aviators but also their undeniable courage in engaging in such perilous battles for their cause. Beltrame's illustration was originally created for Courier Sunday in November 1938, providing readers with a vivid depiction of this significant event during wartime. It serves as a testament to both the heroism of Italian aviators and their crucial role in shaping history through military aviation.
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