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