'The Searchers' WPL 921, Feb 1974

Great Graham Coton cover from War Picture Library. Coton was an illustration master; these panels are 3 times the printed size, and close up you can see the looseness of the paintwork. He knew EXACTLY what to put in and what to leave out to get a dynamic (check out the distortion on the Zero's wings) yet accurate (check out the camoflage on the Zero) image. He was also really creative in sneaking in his signature; check out the RT array on the MBT...

War Picture Library 921, Feb 1974
Battle Picture Library 1352 Dec 1979
New War Picture Library 102 1987

Oil on board
15" X 20"

Thanks to Phil and Susan, and to Steve for getting me in contact with Blase books!