Description: A POWERFUL EDITION COMMEMORATING LUFTWAFFE DURING THE BATTLE OF BRITAINAIR ARMADA By Robert Taylor THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION18th of August 1940, the “Hardest Day” of the Battle of Britain, and Heinz Bär, the Luftwaffe’s top-scoring NCO Ace of the Battle, and one of the greatest Aces in history, climbs away from his airfield near Calais with the other pilots of 1./JG51 to escort the Do17s of KG76 for yet another deadly attack on the RAF. Away in the distance, Me110s from EPRG 210 also prepare to join the epic encounters that lie ahead.After the fall of France in June 1940, Hitler’s domination of Europe was nearly complete. Only one tiny island stood in his way – Britain. Alone, and reeling from the calamity on the beaches of Dunkirk, the Nazi dictator expected Britain to capitulate immediately – he was wrong. The Battle of Britain was about to begin.Air Armada is the first in Robert Taylor’s Battle of Britain Trilogy entitled 'The Hardest Days', issued to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the battle. All three prints in this inspiring series focus on the “Hardest Days” which began on August 12th and ended with heavy casualties for both sides on August 18th.THE ANNIVERSARY EDITION SIGNATURES The prints in this outstanding edition are individually numbered and personally signed by the artist along with FIVE iconic Luftwaffe Veterans who flew and fought during the Battle of Britain:Oberst HAJO HERMANN Knights Cross with Oak Leaves & Swords - 9 victoriesMajor HANS-EKKEHARD BOB Knights Cross - 60 victories Major ERICH RUDORFFER Knights Cross with Oak Leaves & Swords - 222 victoriesOberleutnant HEINRICH SUDEL Knights Cross - 408 combat missionsGeneralleutnant GÜNTHER RALL Knights Cross with Oak Leaves & Swords - 275 victoriesSigned and released in 2010 to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, this outstanding edition is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire an epic image with superb autographs, making this a historic collector's item. ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please ask for details We will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 20 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise. SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes. matted & framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement, store credit or your money back. Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.
Price: 425 USD
Location: Ojai, California
End Time: 2024-08-14T08:10:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Features: WWII Combat Aviation, European Theatre, Luftwaffe, Signed
Width (Inches): 33
Featuring:: JG51
Certificate of Authenticity:: Included
Listed By: Aces High Gallery
Subject: Luftwaffe
Also autographed by:: Hajo Hermann
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Material: Lithograph
Height (Inches): 25 ¼
Print Surface: Paper
Subject:: Battle of Britain
Date of Creation: 2010
Artist: Robert Taylor
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Featured Aircraft: Bf109
Style: Aviation Art
Color: Multi-Color
Autographed by:: Hans-Ekkehard Bob
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Type: Print
Autographs include:: Günther Rall