"Lions in Winter" – WWII Yak-9 Lithograph Signed by Ace Roland de la Poype – Jay Ashurst Limited Edition

Experience the grit and determination of WWII’s Eastern Front with Jay Ashurst’s atmospheric “Lions in Winter.” This limited edition lithograph features the nimble Yakovlev Yak-9 fighters braving icy skies, hand-signed by French aviation ace Roland de la Poype. A unique and evocative piece, it honors the courage of Allied pilots who battled the elements—and the enemy—in one of history’s defining air campaigns.

This collectible artwork is hand-signed by legendary French pilot and ace Roland de la Poype, a decorated hero of the Normandie-Niemen squadron who fought alongside the Soviets on the Eastern Front. The print is part of a limited edition and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, also signed.

✈️ Details:
Title: Lions in Winter

Artist: Jay Ashurst

Subject: WWII Yakovlev Yak-9 Fighters

Signature: Personally signed by Roland de la Poype

Edition: Limited, includes signed Certificate of Authenticity

Dimensions: 16" x 20"

Condition: Excellent – unframed, clean edges, bold imagery

🕰️ Historical Significance:
Honors the Normandie-Niemen Squadron — French pilots who flew with Soviet forces

Yak-9: One of the USSR’s most successful fighter aircraft during WWII

Roland de la Poype: Credited with multiple aerial victories; later a French industrialist and innovator

🎯 Perfect For:
WWII aviation collectors

Military history enthusiasts

Yak fighter aircraft fans

Framed office or hangar décor

A meaningful gift for veterans or aviation buffs