Bazu by kenwas
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Constantin "Bazu" Cantacuzino - The Prince of Aces
He had 60 victories and was the highest ranking Romanian ace. He is probably one of the few pilots, if not the only one, that shot down Soviet, US and German airplanes, ranging from the I-16, the Yak-1,3,7,9, the La-3,5, the Spitfire, the P-38 and P-51 to the Fw-190F, due to the fact that Romania started the war with the Axis powers but later switched to the Allies as the situation in Europe changed.
The scene depicts Bazu escaping from an oncoming Spitfire having shot down two others and having his own Me 109 damaged. Action on the Crimean Peninsula near the Sea of Azov.
After the war, the USSR imposed a communist regime that started confiscating private properties. "Bazu" lost all his land and his home. He managed to escape to Italy in 1947 and then he settled down in Spain. There he was helped by the Romanian community to buy himself an airplane, in order to earn his living at air shows. He died on 26 May 1958.
His wife at the time of his death was an actress. She emigrated to the USA and settled down at Hollywood and married there. She had a daughter who later became Miss America and stared in the "Dallas" show as JR's wife: her name was Linda Grey.
Me 109E and Spitfire by Anders Lejczak (Bazze)
Textures of Romanian 109 and RAF Spitfire by Neil Wilson (neiwil), Monsoon Fire
Vue 8.5
Comments (25)
Great models!
Excellent!
Excellent work, Ken. Hugs Diane. xx
Another stunning aerial ballet - you're the master at this sort of thing. Interesting back story too.
Although I love planes, I am often unenthused by artistic portrayals of them. This is one of the exceptions.. really full of life and story.
Another stunner Ken. Good to see someone using Neil's textures to such good effect. A fascinating story too.
A superb action image and a fascinating story. I remember Linda Grey. CC
very good effect
Brilliant Ken, and thanks for the 'nod'.I do a bit of research for these textures but you have filled in some holes.What a guy! impressive list of victories.
Amazing work and an instant Fave! And great work on the textures Neil.. Top work both!!!! Rob
Super presentation of Bazze's models and historical background for the scene!!!
Excellent realistic render as always. Interesting variations for the Me-109, and thanks for the info.
Solid detail and workmanship.Always enjoy the history lessons.Nice Work! William
Nice work & good use of Neil's textures - the only thing that detracts (IMHO) is that both aircraft appear to be manouvering hard, yet all control surfaces are central! Bernie
Great story, I did'nt know about the Linda Grey conection. Pic is lovely but perhaps a Soviet skin for the Spit, or just in postwork would make it perfect.
Great scene and excellent looking models.
I have never heard of this guy, but pleased at all the information you've provided--along with your usual fantastically realistic illustration. Got to learn more about him.
Wonderful image and history of Linda Grey's father!
Well done.
Great image and very interesting history!
Exciting scene! Splendid work as always.
Nice work, and history!! I remember Linda Grey from the Dallas series..
Awsome Bazu well done scene
Excellent work, and intesting History!
Great image and story behind it!