Description

Typhoon Mk1b fighter-bombers of 247 Squadron exit the target area near Falaise at full throttle, wreaking devestation with their powerful rockets as fuel and ammunition from the retreating German column explode with shattering force. The Typhoons will hurtle back to base to re-arm and hastily re-fuel, ready for yet another withering strike on the encircled Wehrmacht columns.

In our opinion this superb new edition from the worlds most collected aviation artist, is quite literally one of the best images he has ever produced.

Robert has only once before depicted the Typhoon and in his usual unsurpassed style he captures perfectly the raw power and sheer ferocity of these awesome aircraft as they wreak havoc amongst the German artillery during this famous battle – with a possible FIFTY signatures available in the edition this is certain to be hugely collectable amongst aviation specialists.

Signatures

THE LIMITED EDITION
Every print in this edition has been signed by three hugely respected RAF Typhoon pilots who flew and fought in the skies over Normandy along with the artist Robert Taylor, and hand-numbered.

Squadron Leader PERCIVAL BEAKE DFC
Warrant Officer JACK HODGES DFC
Warrant Officer JOHN ‘ABE’ LINCOLN

THE TYPHOON EDITION
In addition to the pilots signing the limited edition, each print in this remarkable TEN signature Typhoon Edition is also signed by the following distinguished Typhoon fighter pilots.

Flight Lieutenant Sir JOHN ATKINSON KCB DFC
Flying Officer KENNETH ‘JUNIOR’ KNEEN
Air Commodore C. D. ‘KIT’ NORTH-LEWIS DSO DFC
Warrant Officer DOUG ORAM
Squadron Leader BASIL ‘STAPME’ STAPLETON DFC
Flying Officer FRANK WHEELER DFC
Pilot Officer ‘RUSTY’ TOWNSEND

THE NORMANDY VETERANS EDITION
This impressive edition commemorates both the British Air and Land Forces who fought so valiantly in the grueling Battle of Normandy. Joining the ten RAF fighter pilots on the Typhoon Edition, each print is additionally signed by ten British Army veterans who fought in the Normandy breakout, making a total of TWENTY signatures in this edition.

Staff Sergeant PETER BOYLE
Staff Sergeant JOHN BROWN
Lance Corporal ALEX COVENTRY
Lance Corporal ALEX DIXON
Gunner BILL GRANTHAM
Lance Corporal RAY WILLIAMS
Sergeant ‘TITCH’ RAYNER
Driver TOM SHERBROOK
Corporal BOB WEEDON
Private WALLY MENDAY

THE KNIGHT’S CROSS PROOFS
The following six Knight’s Cross holders have each signed an original and unique pencil drawing by Robert Taylor. Robert’s superb portrayal of German armour, coupled with a total of TWENTY SIX signatures in the edition limited to just 15 copies, represents a wonderful opportunity for all serious World War II collectors

OTTO CARIUS – German Army – Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves
GERHARD FISCHER – German Army – Knight’s Cross
WALTHER GIRG – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves
ALBERT KERSCHER – Germany Army – Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves
NORBERT KUJACINSKI – German Army – Knight’s Cross
RICHARD RUDOLF – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross

THE WITTMANN PUBLISHER PROOFS
In the history of armour the name of Michael Wittmann is unsurpassed, and his signature highly collectible. The rarity of these FIVE Tribute Proofs comprising an original pencil drawing by Robert Taylor signed by twenty-nine Panzer tank commanders and crew who hold Germany’s coveted Knight’s Cross, and matted to include the authentic signature of Michael Wittmann is also unsurpassed. Add a copy of Robert’s limited edition signed by twenty RAF and British Army veterans and this is without doubt one of the most exclusive editions ever offered.

SS-Hauptsturmführer MICHAEL WITTMANN Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. (matted)
WILLI BACHOR – German Army – Knight’s Cross
LUDWIG BAUER – German Army – Knight’s Cross
WERNER FREIHERR Von BESCHWITZ – German Army – Knight’s Cross
FRITZ BIRNBAUM – German Army – Knight’s s Cross
KARL BROMMANN – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross
FRITZ DARGES – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross
PAUL EGGER – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross
GERHARD FISCHER – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross
HEINZ GUDERIAN – German Army – Knight’s Cross
WILLY HEIN – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross
CLEMENS GRAF Von KAGENECK – German Army – Knight’s s Cross with Oak Leaves
PAUL – ALBERT KAUSCH – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves
ERWIN KREßMANN – German Army – Knight’s Cross
OTTO KUMM – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
KARL – HEINZ LICHTE – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross
HANNIBAL Von LÜTTICHAU UND BÄRENSTEIN – German Army – Knight’s Cross
KUNO Von MEYER – German Army – Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves
OSKAR SCHÄFER – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross
FRITZ – RUDOLF SCHULTZ – German Army – Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves
HANS SIEGEL – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross
WILHELM WEIDENBRÜCK – German Army – Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves
ERICH WEISE – Waffen SS – Knight’s Cross War Merit
ALFRED WOLF – German Army – Knight’s Cross

Overall print size: 35” wide x 251/4” high