LANCASTER UNDER ATTACK - Framed Collector's Piece

An RAF Lancaster of 626 Sqn takes evasive action as a Bf110 G-4 night-fighter makes a potentially deadly pass beneath the bomber, during a raid over Osterfeld in the heart of Germany, December 1944.

The Lancaster, hampered by damage, jinks through the darkness whilst the Me110 pilot dives away to avoid the stream of tracer emanating from the Lancaster’s front turret. The contest could go either way.

This legendary 'night-fighter' print originally released in 2000 has since become a highly sought-after edition within any collection of Robert Taylor's work. Night scenes are notoriously difficult to paint but here Robert achieves a perfect composition, brilliantly using the moonlight to illuminate the two combatants whilst the glare of searchlights, burning fires and exploding shells puncture the night sky with iridescent golden hues.

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Personally autographed by the two highly decorated pilots from opposing sides depicted in the print. Lancaster pilot Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid was awarded the Victoria Cross when, seriously injured by gunfire following attacks by Me110 and Fw190 night-fighters, pressed on for another 200 miles, bombed the target, and although weakened from loss of blood, somehow got his surviving crew safely home. Major Martin Drewes, on the other hand, was one the most formidable Luftwaffe night-fighter pilots who, between 1941 and 1945, completed 235 combat missions in the Me110 and achieved 52 aerial victories. In 1944 he was promoted to command III./NG1 and was holder of the Knight’s Cross and Oak Leaves.

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