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Robert Taylor Hurricane aviation
prints. Robert Taylor Hawker Hurricane aviation
prints. Full range of Hawker Hurricane
signed limited edition art prints by Aviation artist Robert Taylor and top
Hurricane Pilots. Robert Taylor is published by The Military Gallery and
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HAWKER HURRICANE Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker
Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500,
ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with
eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and
twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four
20mm cannon. All time classic fighter the Hurricane
was designed in 1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a
contract for 600 for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production
model flew ion the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air
Force received the first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of
World war two the Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of
Hurricanes. During the Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took
part, (which was more than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force
put together) and almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain
went to hurricane pilots. The Hawker Hurricane was used in all
theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533
Hurricanes were built.
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| Steinhoff Tribute by Robert Taylor. Macky Steinhoff in action over the White Cliffs of Dover. It is August, and the height of the Battle of Britain: Heinkel 111 bombers have attacked airfields and radar stations along the south coast, and a frantic dog-fight has developed as Me109s of JG-52 clash with Hurricanes of the RAFs No. 32 Squadron. Mackys Me109E, which dominates the picture, provides a magnificently detailed study of this superlative fighter, as he and his fellow Luftwaffe pilots do their best to protect the retreating Heinkels. Below is a wonderful panoramic aerial view of Dover Harbour, the legendary White Cliffs, and the carefully researched landscape showing the south-eastern tip of the British Isles as it was in 1940. Signed limited edition of 1250 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (84cm x 64cm). Price £225.00 Signed by General Johannes Steinhoff (deceased).
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (84cm x 64cm). Price £365.00 Signed by General Johannes Steinhoff (deceased).
Limited edition of publisher proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (84cm x 64cm). Price £425.00 Signed by General Johannes Steinhoff (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2172 |
| Tommy Leader by Robert Taylor. The long balmy summer days of 1940 provided perfect flying weather for the vast armadas of Luftwaffe bombers and fighters wreaking havoc over the southern counties of England. As summer wore on the enemy stepped up their attacks on airfields, radar stations, and shipping in the Channel, leaving RAF Fighter Command stretched to near breaking point. The Battle of Britain was at its peak; air-fighting reached an unimaginable intensity. Throughout the months of July, August, and September the destiny of Britain and the free world hung in the balance, resting upon the shoulders of a tiny band of youthful fighter pilots. Desperately short of aircraft, spares, and supplies, and with its young flyers heavily outnumbered, this heroic band of young men flew and fought from dawn to dusk in defence of their homeland until they drove the Luftwaffe from their precious skies. Their courage, skill, determination and sacrifice will forever be remembered for the battle they won. They rescued Britain from Nazi invasion and turned the tide in the Second World War. Fondly remembered for its part in the victory is the remarkable Hawker Hurricane: This tough, stable fighter bore the brunt of all operational flying during the epic air battle, no fewer than four-fifths of all air victories being credited to the pilots of this outstanding fighter aircraft. Without it the battle would have been lost. In his unrivalled and inimitable style, Robert Taylor has miraculously captured the mood so typical of those long frantic days: Fresh from yet another hectic combat high over the south coast, Flight Lieutenant Tom Dalton-Morgan and his wingman, hurry their Hurricane Mkls of 43 Squadron back to base at Tangmere. More fuel, more ammunition, a sandwich and a cup of coffee, and with that familiar roar of Merlin engines they will be airborne again, ready to engage the next wave of Luftwaffe raiders. In a few fleeting weeks Tom Dalton-Morgan will be promoted to Squadron Commander. Signed limited edition of 700 prints, with matching numbered hardback book. Paper size 25 inches x 18.5 inches (64cm x 47cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Group Captain Tom Dalton Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE (deceased), Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC* and Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC (deceased).
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs, with matching numbered hardback book. Paper size 25 inches x 18.5 inches (64cm x 47cm). Price £ Signed by Group Captain Tom Dalton Morgan DSO, DFC*, OBE (deceased), Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*, Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC (deceased), Wing Commander Peter Dunning-White DFC (deceased), Wing Commander John Elkington, Squadron Leader Robert Kings and Flight Lieutenant Anthony Russell.
ITEM CODE DHM2645 |
| Battle of Britain VC by Robert Taylor. Eric Nicolson, the only pilot of the Battle of Britain to be awarded the Victoria Cross, scrambles out of his stricken 249 Squadron Hurricane. Fired on by an Me110, he was wounded in the head and foot, and his engine was ablaze. After clambering out of the machine, he saw another enemy aircraft and was able to clamber back into the cockpit, and fire upon the aircraft, destroying it. Once again he clambered out of his burning aircraft and parachuted to eventual safety. Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £ Signed by Eric Knightley.
ITEM CODE RST0008 |
| Defence of the Realm by Robert Taylor. In the azure skies above London and the south-eastern Shires of England during the long, hot summer of 1940, a small band of RAF fighter pilots, substantially out-numbered, and against all odds, flew and fought a savage aerial battle in defence of the Realm. Their success in repelling the might of the Luftwaffe has become legend. They were Churchills FEW. Fresh from the heat of battle after a dog-fight over the city, No. 85 Squadrons C.O., Peter Townsend, levels off and turns his Hurricane for home to re-fuel, re-arm, and rejoin the fight. A symbolic portrayal paying tribute to the Hawker Hurricane and its legendary pilots who, between them, accounted for four of every five enemy aircraft destroyed during the momentous Battle of Britain. Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 21 inches (71cm x 53cm). Price £230.00 Signed by Group Captain Peter Townsend CVO, DSO, DFC (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2139 |
| Front Line Hurricanes by Robert Taylor. Based at a temporary formed airfield at Lille Marc, Hurricanes of No. 87 Squadron - showing the strains of battle - taxi in from a skirmish during heavy fighting in the Battle of France, May 1940. Signed limited edition of 800 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 24 inches (84cm x 61cm). Price £220.00 Signed by :
Wing Commander Roland Bee Beamont CBE DSO DFC DL (deceased),
Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC* (deceased),
Group Captain Frank Carey (deceased),
Group Captain Dennis David CBE DFC AFC (deceased),
Squadron Leader John Gibson (deceased)
and
Squadron Leader Kenneth Lee (deceased).
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 24 inches (84cm x 61cm). Price £325.00 Signed by :
Wing Commander Roland Bee Beamont CBE DSO DFC DL (deceased),
Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC* (deceased),
Group Captain Frank Carey (deceased),
Group Captain Dennis David CBE DFC AFC (deceased),
Squadron Leader John Gibson (deceased)
and
Squadron Leader Kenneth Lee (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2149 |
| Glorious Summer by Robert Taylor Image shows nearest, young Pilot Officer Geoffrey Page, later to become one of the RAFs most highly decorated fighter aces, powers his Mk I Hurricane over the country lane at the edge of the airfield, as he and his fellow No 56 Squadron pilots make their third scramble of the day. Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 24 inches (84cm x 61cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC* (deceased), Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant DSO DFC (deceased), Group Captain Dennis David CBE DFC AFC (deceased), Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC, Wing Commander Paul Farnes DFM and Wing Commander Gordon Sinclair OBE DFC (deceased)
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 24 inches (84cm x 61cm). Price £ Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC* (deceased), Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant DSO DFC (deceased), Group Captain Dennis David CBE DFC AFC (deceased), Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC, Wing Commander Paul Farnes DFM and Wing Commander Gordon Sinclair OBE DFC (deceased)
Limited edition of 250 Millennium Proof Edition Prints. Paper size 33 inches x 24 inches (84cm x 61cm). Price £495.00 Signed by Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC*, Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant DSO DFC, Group Captain Dennis David CBE DFC AFC, Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC, Wing Commander Paul Farnes DFM, Wing Commander Gordon Sinclair OBE DFC, Air Commodore Cyril Brown CBE AFC AE (deceased), Air Vice Marshal Edward Crew CB DSO DFC (deceased), Group Captain John Cunningham CBE DSO DFC AE DL FRAeS (deceased), Air Commodore John Ellacombe CB DFC*, Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC, Warrant Officer Peter Fox, Flight Lieutenant Peter Hairs MBE, Squadron Leader Percy Morfill DFM, Group Captian Alan Murray DFC, Wing Commander Tom Neil DFC* AFC, Wing Commander Peter Parrott DFC AFC (deceased), Group Captain John Peel DFC DSO (deceased), Squadron Leader Arthur Bill Pond AFC, Squadron Leader Christopher Riddle (deceased) and Captain Tommy Thompson DFC JP BOAC/BA.
ITEM CODE DHM2464 |
| Open Assault by Robert Taylor. The Junkers Ju87 Sturzkampfbomber, known to the British simply as the Stuka, had already acquired a deadly reputation across Europe, its siren screaming as the ungainly dive-bomber struck terror into the hearts of those below. In 1940 its pilots crossed the Channel with their grim-looking aircraft to terrorise the southern towns and ports of England. Robert Taylors painting Open Assault, depicts Hurricanes of 501 Squadron attacking a force of Ju87 Stukas as they dive-bomb naval vessels and installations in the port of Dover on 29 July 1940. High explosive bombs detonate within the sheltered anchorage as escorting Bf109s from JG51 race in to protect their lumbering charges. Four Stukas and two Me109s are despatched, for the loss of just one RAF aircraft. Signed limited edition of 400 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm). Price £200.00 Signed by
Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC,
Leutnant Wilhelm Noller
and
Tony Pickering AFC.
Collectors Edition : signed limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm). Price £375.00 Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC,
Leutnant Wilhelm Noller,
Tony Pickering AFC,
Squadron Leader Doug Nicholls DFC,
Major Erich Rudorffer
and
Oberleutnant Gunther Seeger.
Collectors Edition : signed limited edition of 250 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm). Price £250.00 Signed by
Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC,
Leutnant Wilhelm Noller,
Tony Pickering AFC,
Squadron Leader Doug Nicholls DFC,
Major Erich Rudorffer
and
Oberleutnant Gunther Seeger.
Generals Edition : signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm). Price £325.00 Signed by
Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC,
Leutnant Wilhelm Noller,
Tony Pickering AFC,
Squadron Leader Doug Nicholls DFC,
Major Erich Rudorffer,
Oberleutnant Gunther Seeger,
General Johannes Steinhoff (deceased)
and
General Gunther Rall (deceased).
Rudel Tribute Proof : signed limited edition of 10 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm). Price £ Signed by
Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC,
Leutnant Wilhelm Noller,
Tony Pickering AFC,
Squadron Leader Doug Nicholls DFC,
Major Erich Rudorffer,
Oberleutnant Gunther Seeger,
General Johannes Steinhoff (deceased),
General Gunther Rall (deceased),
Hans Rudel (deceased) - companion print,
Oberleutnant Helmut Fickel (deceased) - matted, companion print,
Major Franz Kieslich - matted, companion print,
Oberst Kurt Kuhlmey (deceased) - matted, companion print,
Oberstleutnant Hans-Karl Stepp (deceased)
and
Major Hans-Ekkehard Bob.
ITEM CODE DHM1753 |
| First of Many by Robert Taylor. Each print in this special Tribute Edition is signed by four famous RAF Fighter Aces that flew Hurricanes and Spitfires with Douglas Bader in the Battle of Britain in 1940. Sadly, none of these renowned pilots are still with us today. The signatures on this significant print are among the most sought-after by knowledgeable collectors. Few such unique and valuable collector prints are ever offered on the primary market these days, especially when signed by such prominent fighter Aces who excelled in combat in that momentous and decisive period in aviation history. Signed limited edition of 600 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Air Commodore Pat Jamie Jameson CB, DSO, DFC (deceased), Wing Commander Bob Stanford Tuck DSO DFC** (deceased), Group Captain W G G Duncan-Smith DSO, DFC, AE and Group Captain Peter Townsend CVO, DSO, DFC (deceased).
This print is one of very few signed by Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader CBE, DSO*, DFC* (deceased). Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £
ITEM CODE DHM2227 |
| Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor In August 1940, Frank Carey let No 43 Squadrons A Flight into Schwarms of JU87s, escorted by Me109s. Though hopelessly outnumbered, Carey accounted for 4 JU87s before running out of ammunition. Signed limited edition of 990 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Group Captain Frank Carey (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2082 |
| Hurricane Scramble by Robert Taylor. One secondary market print available - excellent condition. Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Paper size 37 inches x 26 inches (94cm x 66cm). Price £400.00 Signed by Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AE (deceased),
Air Commodore Peter Brothers CBE, DSO, DFC* (deceased),
Wing Commander Bob Doe, DSO, DFC* (deceased) and
Wing Commander Roland Bee Beamont CBE DSO DFC DL (deceased).
ITEM CODE RST0045 |
| Height and Sun by Robert Taylor. If you had the height, you controlled the battle. If you came out of the sun, the enemy could not see you. If you held your fire until you were very close, you seldom missed. These three basic rules contributed to the prowess in aerial combat of some of the most successful fighter pilots in history and seldom were they more valuable than when outnumbered. Between July and October 1940 the brave young pilots of RAF Fighter Command were under intense pressure from the constant attacks of the Luftwaffe and the Hawker Hurricane was the machine of the Battle of Britain, accounting for 80 percent of Allied victories. In this painting, Hurricanes of 32 Sqn climb high into the morning sky, gaining Height and Sun in an attempt to take the advantage over the onslaught of enemy fighters - August, 1940. This image captures the surreal calmness above the clouds, belying the fury of action and ultimate sacrifices made in those crisp blue skies. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 27.5 inches x 17 inches (70cm x 43cm) Image size 21 inches x 9 inches (53cm x 23cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*
, Flight Lieutenant Richard L Jones
and
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC.
Artist Proof Edition : signed limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Matted size 31.5 inches x 19.5 inches (79cm x 50cm) Image size 21 inches x 9 inches (53cm x 23cm). Price £ Signed by Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*
, Flight Lieutenant Richard L Jones
, Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC
, Flight Lieutenant Alexander N R L Appleford, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC
, Flight Lieutenant Benjamin Bent
, Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown
, Flight Lieutenant Owen V Burns
, Flight Lieutenant Joseph P R Chamberlin
, Squadron Leader Kenneth R Lusty
, Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
, Wing Commander John Elkington
, Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC
, Flight Lieutenant Trevor Gray
, Flight Lieutenant Albert E Gregory
, Sergeant Leopold Heimes (deceased)
, Wing Commander Terence Kane
, Squadron Leader Robert Kings
, Squadron Leader Keith Lawrence DFC
, Flight Lieutenant Robin M M D Lucas
, Squadron Leader Jocelyn G P Millard (deceased)
, Wing Commander Tom F. Neil DFC AFC
, Group Captain Herbert M Pinfold (deceased)
, Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson
, Wing Commander George W Swanwick, Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader CBE, DSO*, DFC* (deceased) (matted)
, Group Captain Dennis David CBE DFC AFC (deceased) (matted)
, Squadron Leader Buck Casson DFC AFC (deceased) (matted)
, Squadron Leader John Gibson (deceased) (matted)
, Air Vice Marshal Edward Crew CB DSO DFC (deceased) (matted)
, Lt Colonel Ronnie Hay (deceased) (matted)
, Wing Commander Christopher Bunny Currant DSO DFC (deceased) (matted)
, Wing Commander Taffy Higginson (deceased) (matted)
, Air Commodore Sir Archie Winskill KCVO CBE DFC AE (deceased) (matted)
, Squadron Leader John Urwin-Mann (matted)
, Wing Commander Peter Parrott DFC AFC (deceased) (matted)
, Group Captain John Bisdee OBE DFC (deceased) (matted)
, Air Vice-Marshall H. Bird-Wilson. CBE.DSO.DFC.AFC. (BAR) (deceased) (matted)
, Wing Commander Harbourne Stephen CBE, DSO, DFC (deceased) (matted)
and
Wing Commander George Grumpy Unwin, DSO, DFM* (deceased) (matted)
Tribute Edition : signed limited edition of 175 prints. Paper size 27.5 inches x 17 inches (70cm x 43cm) Image size 21 inches x 9 inches (53cm x 23cm). Price £255.00 Signed by Group Captain Billy Drake DSO DFC*
, Flight Lieutenant Richard L Jones
, Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC
, Flight Lieutenant Alexander N R L Appleford, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC
, Flight Lieutenant Benjamin Bent
, Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown
, Flight Lieutenant Owen V Burns
, Flight Lieutenant Joseph P R Chamberlin
, Squadron Leader Kenneth R Lusty
, Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
, Wing Commander John Elkington
, Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC
, Flight Lieutenant Trevor Gray
, Flight Lieutenant Albert E Gregory
, Sergeant Leopold Heimes (deceased)
, Wing Commander Terence Kane
, Squadron Leader Robert Kings
, Squadron Leader Keith Lawrence DFC
, Flight Lieutenant Robin M M D Lucas
, Squadron Leader Jocelyn G P Millard (deceased)
, Wing Commander Tom F. Neil DFC AFC
, Group Captain Herbert M Pinfold (deceased)
, Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson
and
Wing Commander George W Swanwick.
ITEM CODE DHM1781 |
| Fury of Assault by Robert Taylor. When Luftwaffe bombers first appeared in force in the night skies over London in September 1940 they heralded the beginning of The Blitz - the most sustained period of concentrated bombing aimed at British cities during World War II. Robert Taylors evocative painting brings to life the frightening scenario of the Luftwaffes night bombing campaign. It is December 1941, and London is once again under concentrated attack. With fires raging below, the armada of German bombers is clearly visible in the night sky as they sweep across the city. Shimmering in the glow of destruction, a lone Hurricane night-fighter from 85 Squadron, based at nearby Gravesend, engages Heinkel 111s of KG55 in a desperate attempt to break up the formations. Signed limited edition of 700 prints. Paper size 29 inches x 23.5 inches (74cm x 60cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Daines DFM, Oberleutnant Joachim Berking, Unteroffizier Fahnenjunker Walter Bogdan, Oberleutnant Heinrich Sudel and Oberleutnant Karl-Horst Meyer zum Felde.
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 29 inches x 23.5 inches (74cm x 60cm). Price £325.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Roy Daines DFM, Oberleutnant Joachim Berking, Unteroffizier Fahnenjunker Walter Bogdan, Oberleutnant Heinrich Sudel and Oberleutnant Karl-Horst Meyer zum Felde.
ITEM CODE DHM2627 |
| Fastest Victory by Robert Taylor Taking his Hurricane off from Speke, a raiding JU88 crossed the airfield in front of Denys Gillam, who promptly shot it down. It was the fastest air victory of the war, and probably of all time. Signed limited edition of 990 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Air Vice-Marshal Denys Gillam (deceased).
ITEM CODE DHM2078 |
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