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| Bogeys Eleven O Clock High by Robert Taylor Doug Canning breaks radio silence to call the sighting of Admiral Yamamotos flight over the pacific island of Bourganville, 18 April 1943. After a two and a half hour, four hundred mile flight just above the waves, mission leader John Mitchell and his 16 ship raiding party push their P-38s to full power to complete one of the most remarkable ambushes in aviation history. Signed limited edition of 1250 prints. Paper size 38 inches x 24 inches (97cm x 61cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Colonel John W Mitchell, Lt Colonel Roger J Ames, Colonel Rex Barber (deceased), Lt Colonel Doug Canning, Captain Delton Goerke, Captain Larry Graebener, Lt Colonel Besby F Holmes, Major Julius Jack Jacobson and Lt Colonel Louis R Kittel.
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 38 inches x 24 inches (97cm x 61cm). Price £325.00 Signed by Colonel John W Mitchell, Lt Colonel Roger J Ames, Colonel Rex Barber (deceased), Lt Colonel Doug Canning, Captain Delton Goerke, Captain Larry Graebener, Lt Colonel Besby F Holmes, Major Julius Jack Jacobson and Lt Colonel Louis R Kittel. ITEM CODE DHM2075 |
| Wide Horizons by Robert Taylor. A superb study of the legendary P-38 Lightning, this print commemorates the American Air Forces that operated in the European Theater. Signed limited edition of 1250 prints. Paper size 19 inches x 15 inches (48cm x 38cm). Price £80.00
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 19 inches x 15 inches (48cm x 38cm). Price £135.00 ITEM CODE DHM2180 |
| Doolittles D-Day, 6th June 1944 by Robert Taylor. By any military standards, it is difficult to imagine the Supreme Commander of the largest air force of the day, piloting himself over the battlefront during the early moments of one of historys greatest military operations. But General Jimmy Doollittle was no ordinary commander. Already awarded Americas highest decoration for valour, General Doolittle was, by the summer of 1944, in command of the American 8th Air Force. On the morning of 6 June, D-Day, he dispatched 1350 bombers together with his entire fighter force to attack enemy ground installations near the beachheads. Sitting around waiting for intelligence reports was not Jimmy Doolittles style. He was going to see for himself what was happening! With Pat Partridge as wingman, they took off flying P-38 Lightnings - chosen for their distinctive profile in the hopes they would deter friendly fire - and climbed above the overcast. Having observed the 8th Air Forces operations at first hand, as they turned for home, Doolittle spotted a hole in the clouds, flick-rolled through it and disappeared beneath the cloud layer. Pat Partridge had his head in the cockpit, probably changing his gas tanks, and when he looked up there was no sign of his Supreme Commander, he circled around for a while, then headed for home. Beneath the clouds Doolittle saw - the most impressive and unforgettable sight I could have possibly imagined - . As some 5000 ships of all shapes and sizes landed 176,000 troops on the enemy held beaches of Northern France, Doolittle flew up and down the battlefront assessing how the invasion was progressing, and after a two and a half hour sortie, headed back to base. After landing, Doolittle hurried over to General Eisenhowers headquarters to provide the first report Eisenhower received, beating his own intelligence information by several hours. Limited edition of 500 prints. Image szie 32 inches x 16 inches 81cm x 41cm). Price £285.00 Signed by Colonel Hubert M. Childress, Lt Colonel Frank D Hurlbut, First Lieutenant Richard Ostronik, First Lieutenant Mel Roasvig and Colonel Richard Willsie. ITEM CODE RT0313 |
| Lightning Strike by Robert Taylor. One secondary market print available, numbered 689 / 1000. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Paper size 34 inches x 26 inches (86cm x 66cm). Price £450.00 Signed by Colonel Rex Barber, Colonel John W Mitchell and Jay Robbins. ITEM CODE AX0035 |
| Hostile Sky by Robert Taylor A B-24 has been hit and is losing touch with the main bomber formation, as Luftwaffe pilots concentrated their attentions on the unfortunate aircraft. Two Fw190s, are zooming up for the kill on the damaged B-24. Seeing the desperate situation, a P-38 escort pilot has made a head-on attack, splitting the pair of Fw190s, and thwarting their attempt to finish off the B-24. Another P-38, aware of the situation, is turning into the path of the Fw190s, and Robert makes it clear in his dramatic portrayal that the action has some way to go before any conclusion will be reached. Signed limited edition of 1250 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (84cm x 64cm) Only one available.. Price £225.00 Signed by Colonel Gerald Brown, Colonel John Lowell, Hauptmann Alfred Grislawski (deceased) and Captain Gunther Schack.
Limited edition of 125 artist proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (84cm x 64cm). Price £395.00 Signed by Colonel Gerald Brown, Colonel John Lowell, Hauptmann Alfred Grislawski (deceased) and Captain Gunther Schack. ITEM CODE DHM2085 | |