Military Art of the Parachute
Regiment, by Military artist David Pentland from Arnhem, Hamminkeln, El Gamil during the Suez Crisis to the Battle of Mount Longdon
during the Falklands War. These Military art prints are published
and only available direct form Cranston Fine Arts the military art print
company
The Parachute Regiment
The regiment was raised in 1942, regimental motto is ready for anything.
Four members of the regiment have been awarded the Victoria Cross, two during
the Second World war, and two during the Falklands war.
Battle for Wireless Ridge, Falklands, 13th June 1982 by David
Pentland. Captain Fields 2 Scimitar and 2 Scorpion light tanks of 3 Troop The
Blues and Royals along with the Milan platoon, provide vital covering
fire for 2 Paras assault on the North Spur Wireless Ridge (Apple
Pie). Following lessons learned at Goose Green additional support
was available from artillery, mortars, machine guns and even HMS
Ambuscade. Despite the attack being conducted at night, with
frequent snow flurries, and minefields, all the objectives were taken,
and at first light the road to Port Stanley lay open and unopposed.
Suez Drop, 5th November 1956 by David Pentland
RAF Hastings drop men of 3 PARA battalion on the Egyptian airfield of
El Gamil as part of the Airborne element of Operation
"Musketeer", (Anglo-French plan to rte-open the Suez Canal
after its closure by Egyptian President Nasser). Carried to their target
by 18 Valetta's and 9 Hastings of RAF Transport Command, and supported
by Air strikes by Fleet Air Arm Sea Venom's and Seahawks they quickly
succeeded in securing their objective.
"Graebners Attack" Arnhem Bridge 18th September 1944 by
David Pentland German Armoured Reconnaisance troops led by SS Captain Viktor
Graebner, of the 9th SS Panzer Division, are decimated and repulsed by
the men of Colonel Frost's 2PARA, as they attempt to retake the bridge
by a coup-de-main.
Storming Pegasus Bridge by David Pentland.
River Orne, D-Day, 6th June 1944. Glider troops of Major John Howards' D Company Ox and Bucks Light Infantry having achieved complete surprise, secured the bridge in a matter of minutes. Ever since it has been known as Pegasus Bridge in honour of the airborne forces winged horse emblem.
Item Code : DHM6011
Storming Pegasus Bridge by David Pentland. - Editions Available
Original painting, oil on canvas by David Pentland. Full Item Details
Size 16 inches x 12 inches (41cm x 31cm)
Artist : David Pentland
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Suez Drop, 5th November 1956 by David Pentland.
RAF Hastings drop men of 3 PARA battalion on the Egyptian airfield of El Gamil as part of the Airborne element of Operation Musketeer, (Anglo-French plan to re-open the Suez Canal after its closure by Egyptian President Nasser) Carried to their target by 18 Valettas and 9 Hastings of RAF Transport Command, and supported by Air strikes by Fleet Air Arm Sea Venoms and Seahawks they quickly succeeded in securing their objective.
Item Code : DHM1021
Suez Drop, 5th November 1956 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
Battle for Wireless Ridge, Falklands, 13th June 1982 by David Pentland.
Captain Fields 2 Scimitar and 2 Scorpion light tanks of 3 Troop The Blues and Royals along with the Milan platoon, provide vital covering fire for 2 Paras assault on the North Spur Wireless Ridge (Apple Pie) Following lessons learned at Goose Green additional support was available from artillery, mortars, machine guns and even HMS Ambuscade. Despite the attack being conducted at night, with frequent snow flurries, and minefields, all the objectives were taken, and at first light the road to Port Stanley lay open and unopposed.
Item Code : DHM1390
Battle for Wireless Ridge, Falklands, 13th June 1982 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
Graebners Attack, Arnhem Bridge, 18th September 1944 by David Pentland.
German Armoured Reconnaissance troops led by SS Captain Viktor Graebner, of the 9th SS Panzer Division, are decimated and repulsed by the men of Colonel Frosts 2PARA, as they attempt to retake the bridge by a coup-de-main.
Item Code : DHM0957
Graebners Attack, Arnhem Bridge, 18th September 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
A C130 Hercules MK1 from RAF Lynham Transport Wing, delivers a low level Brigade drop of Airbourne forces over Salisbury Plain. The C130 Hercules is the workhorse of the Royal Air Force Air Transport (AT) fleet and is based at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire, where it is operated by Nos 24, 30, 47 and 70 Squadrons. The fleet totals 50 aircraft and is a mixture of C1/C3 aircraft and the new C-130J aircraft, designated C4/C5.
Item Code : DHM0589
Dawn Descent by David Pentland. - Editions Available
Piper Bill, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 13.00hrs, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland.
Commandos of 1st Special Service Brigade, led by Lord Lovat, are piped past the defenders of the Caen canal (Pegasus) bridge by piper Bill Millin. The bridge was originally taken in a coup de main attack by the gliders of 6th Airborne Divisions D Company, 2nd battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, led by Major John Howard earlier that morning. Shortly afterwards the glider troops were reinforced by 7 Parachute Battalion, and together they held the area against German attacks until the main British forces landing at Sword beach could fight through to join them.
Item Code : DHM1394
Piper Bill, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 13.00hrs, 6th June 1944 by David Pentland. - Editions Available
A C130 Hercules MK1 from RAF Lynham Transport Wing, delivers a low
level Brigade drop of Airbourne forces over Salisbury Plain.
Piper Bill, Pegasus Bridge, Normandy, 13.00hrs, 6th June 1944 by David
Pentland.
Commandos of 1st Special Service Brigade, led by Lord
Lovat, are
piped past the defenders of the Caen canal (Pegasus) bridge by piper
Bill Millin. The bridge was originally taken in a coup de main
attack by the gliders of 6th Airborne Divisions D Company, 2nd battalion
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, led by Major John Howard
earlier that morning. Shortly afterwards the glider troops were
reinforced by 7 Parachute Battalion, and together they held the area
against German attacks until the main British forces landing at Sword
beach could fight through to join them.
