Eagles on the Channel Front Editions, click to choose one::Commemorative Proof Remarque John Young - 249 Squadron

John Young - 249 Squadron (same Squadron as Nicholson)

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“Dawn Patrol” illustrates Billy Bishop VC in his SE5A biplane flying with the 85 Squadron over Northern France in 1918

Vb from 452 squadron

Lead by Eduard Neumann

Eagles on the Channel Front Editions, click to choose one::Commemorative Proof Remarque John Young - 249 SquadronIn early 1941 the Luftwaffe was back up to full strength following the battle of Britain. The front line squadrons strung out across northern France had been reequipped with Me109F's and the newly introduces remarkable Fw190A. The RAF was intent on taking the war to the Luftwaffe with fighter sweeps over northern France to entice the Luftwaffe up to fight. During this period great air battles raged all along the Channel Front. The print shows