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Robert Taylor luftwaffe art prints including Junker Ju52 of luftflotte 2, Dornier and Bf109's in superb aviation art prints featuring the German Luftwaffe  ace Adolf Galland. Available from aviationprints.co.uk, a subsidiary of Cranston Fine Arts. 

Greycap Leader by Robert Taylor.Greycap Leader by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £200.00
Head on Attack by Robert Taylor Head on Attack by Robert Taylor £135.00
The Biff Boys by Robert Taylor. (B)The Biff Boys by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £200.00
Steinhoff Tribute by Robert Taylor.Steinhoff Tribute by Robert Taylor. 3 editions available from £225.00
Special Duties by Robert Taylor.Special Duties by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £200.00
Assault on the Capital by Robert Taylor (AP)Assault on the Capital by Robert Taylor 1 editions available from £
Hostile Sky by Robert TaylorHostile Sky by Robert Taylor 2 editions available from £225.00
Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor £135.00
No Turning Back by Robert Taylor.No Turning Back by Robert Taylor. 3 editions available from £200.00
Fastest Victory by Robert Taylor Fastest Victory by Robert Taylor £135.00
Angels Three Zero by Robert Taylor Angels Three Zero by Robert Taylor £135.00
Ramrod by Robert TaylorRamrod by Robert Taylor 2 editions available from £80.00
Savage Skies by Robert Taylor.Savage Skies by Robert Taylor. 3 editions available from £200.00
Stuka by Robert Taylor.Stuka by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £280.00
First Combat by Robert Taylor First Combat by Robert Taylor £135.00
Combat Over London by Robert TaylorCombat Over London by Robert Taylor SOLD OUT / SOLD
Russian Roulette by Robert Taylor.Russian Roulette by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £200.00
Most Memorable Day by Robert Taylor.Most Memorable Day by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £375.00
Fury of Assault by Robert Taylor.Fury of Assault by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £200.00
The Battle for Britain by Robert Taylor (D)The Battle for Britain by Robert Taylor. 4 editions available from £200.00
Duel in the Dark by Robert Taylor (C)Duel in the Dark by Robert Taylor (B) 5 editions available from £
Horrido! by Robert Taylor. (C)Horrido! by Robert Taylor. (B) 3 editions available from £

 

Eagles on the Channel Front by Robert Taylor.Eagles on the Channel Front by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £200.00
 Special Duties by Robert Taylor A Junkers Ju52 of Luftflotte 2, escorted by Me109s of JG-53, transports important military personnel over the Dolomites in 1942. With the setting sun illuminating the mountain tops in a brilliant light, the panoramic vista is both chilling and spectacular. As the aircraft lumbers across the impressive mountain scenery, members of the High Command can be seen in conference in the cabin, while crew in the cockpit concentrate on their 'special duties' flight plan. Behind them, unprotected from the elements,  a lone gunner keeps a watchful eye. The Ju52 became the Luftwaffe's primary wartime transport aircraft, taking part in every German army land operation during World War II.

  The tri-motor Ju52 made its maiden flight in April 1932, and was quickly in service with airlines in over 30 countries, Lufthansa operating two aircraft between Berlin, London, and Rome before the end of the year. Clandestine work on a military version was also under way, the first bomber conversion appearing in 1934. Armed with a pair of machine guns, the Ju52/3mg3e could carry a bomb load slightly in excess of 1300lb, but it was in the air transport role that the Ju52 would excel.  After cutting its military teeth as a troop carrier in the Spanish Civil War, the Ju52 came into its own during the invasions of Poland and Norway by which time over 550 of the type were in service. But its relatively low speed made the Ju52 an easy target for anti-aircraft gunners, and in the five days it took the Wehrmacht to crush the Netherlands and Belgium no fewer than 167 were totally destroyed. The Ju52 supported every Wehrmacht operation on every front during World War II, carrying paratroopers, towing gliders, transporting munitions and supplies, and evacuating casualties, but at a heavy price: In the final evacuation of Tunisia over 400 Ju52s were lost in less than 3 weeks. At the end of the war fewer than 50 of the 4800 Ju52s built were still surviving. In a twist of irony, following refurbishment, ten of these went into service with British European Airways in 1946!

Most Memorable Day by Robert TaylorEach print individually signed by:

General ADOLF GALLAND

Oberst JOHANNES NAUMANN

Major GERHARD SCHÖPFEL

Hauptmann OTTO STAMBERGER

 A limited edition from the final drawing for Robert Taylor's third and final painting in his important Galland Tribute Trilogy. Each print has descriptive text personally hand-written by the artist.
Robert Taylor writes:

"I met General Adolf Galland many times. In 1987 he and his wife Heidi did me the honor of flying from Germany to Washington DC to attend the opening of my exhibition of aviation paintings at the Smithsonian. We travelled together, and during the trip spent much time talking about aviation in World War II.

There were three episodes in his distinguished career that specially stood out in the memory of this great fighter leader, and he spoke of them with great pride. It is these three episodes that I chose to portray in my Galland Tribute Trilogy. I painted them in reverse chronological order, leaving 'till last the period of his career of which he spoke most fondly. General Galland signed each print in the suite.

Galland's Squadron of Experts, his JV-44 Wing flying the incredible Me262 in 1945, pioneered the jet age, and having led the first jet fighting unit in combat meant a great deal to Dolfo. I painted that first. Next, because he was immensely proud of the role he played, I painted the famous Channel Dash, Galland's first assignment as a newly promoted General. Lastly, because Dolfo was a fighter pilot through and through, I portrayed his beloved JG-26. I believe this period was dearest to his heart.

The subject for the painting came from a Pilot Report written by Adolf Galland describing his most memorable day as a combat pilot. Trying many different approaches and making many sketches, I completed a final drawing prior to starting the painting. Further research uncovered that Dolfo was in fact flying an Me109F model that day and not an E as I thought. When my publishers said they wanted to make a print from this drawing I decided I would like to hand write the descriptive notes on each copy before signing and numbering the prints. I have also individually signed a letter for collectors which comes with each print."

Assault on the Capital by Robert Taylor  When the morning of September 7th 1940 dawned cloudless, RAF Fighter Command, its resources fully stretched, prepared for another long day of air fighting.  The Battle of Britain was at its height, yet by mid afternoon no raids had appeared on the plotting table at Bentley Priory.  But for the usual German reconnaissance flights, things were ominously quiet.  It was almost 4pm before the first blips appeared on the radar screens, but within 30 minutes it was clear the Luftwaffe were mounting the largest raid yet faced by the RAF, and that could mean only one target - London.  On the coast, spotters reported huge columns of aircraft, stepped up from 14,000 - 23,000 feet, advancing towards the capital on a 20 mile front.  Fighter Command scrambled all 21 Hurricane and Spitfire squadrons based within 70 miles of London and within minutes they were ripping into the massive formations of German bombers.  As running fights developed between the fighters, waves of bombers emptied their bombs over the city.  The raid continued for almost 12 hours without respite causing tremendous destruction, with huge fires raging throughout London's dockland.  It was to be the first raid of the Blitz.  However the Luftwaffe's switch from attacks on RAF bases to the blitzing of England's cities gave Fighter Command the reprieve it so desperately needed.  Goering's fatal decision cost the Luftwaffe the Battle of Britain, halted Hitler's invasion plans, and ultimately cost Germany the war.
 

 

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