Famous Spitfire Pieces by Robert Taylor
Given the continued popularity of Robert Taylor's latest release CHANNEL SWEEP, we're delighted to feature these memorable editions which all feature the iconic Spitfire...
MERLIN MAGIC
With Merlin engines purring in perfect harmony and the warm glow of the morning sun behind them, a pair of Mk.V Spitfires race home as storm clouds gather below.
Serving as a lasting tribute to this iconic aircraft and all who flew her, the edition is personally signed by famous WWII Spitfire Ace Sqn Ldr ALLAN SCOTT DFM.
MIDWINTER DAWN
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Top scoring RAF Ace Johnnie Johnson leads Mk.IX Spitfires of 421 Sqn RCAF on patrol from Evère near Brussels. As the Canadians climb steadily out, the golden light of dawn reveals a snow-clad landscape firmly held in the icy grip of winter, 1944.
The Canadian Edition is personally autographed by prominent pilots who flew Spitfires during the period depicted, including members of the Canadian Wing and the famous Ace shown:
- AVM JOHNNIE JOHNSON CB CBE DSO** DFC*
- Wg Cdr 'STOCKY' EDWARDS DFC* DFM
- Wg Cdr JAMES LINDSAY DFC
- Lt Gen DON LAUBMAN
- Lt STANISLAW NAWARSKI DFC KM
- Flt Sgt RON FARNBOROUGH
- Flt Lt RODNEY SCRASE DFC RAFVR
- Flt Lt JIMMY TAYLOR
DAWN SCRAMBLE
Wing Commander Bob Stanford-Tuck in his Spitfire Mk.Vb leads the Biggin Hill Wing on a fighter sweep over northern France, early 1942.
This incredibly rare piece is personally autographed by one of the most highly-regarded RAF fighter leaders of the war who is also depicted in the piece: Wg Cdr BOB STANFORD-TUCK DSO DFC**.
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BADER LEGEND
The legendary Douglas Bader flies high above the south coast of England in his beloved Mark Va Spitfire.
In tribute to their notorious leader, this sought-after edition is signed by four distinguished pilots who flew with Bader's Tangmere Wing:
- Sqn Ldr 'BUCK' CASSON
- AM Sir DENIS CROWLEY-MILLING KCB CBE DSO DFC* AE
- AVM JOHNNIE JOHNSON CB CBE DSO** DFC*
- Wg Cdr GEORGE 'GRUMPY' UNWIN DSO DFM*
EAGLE FORCE
In the glow of the late evening sun, the young American pilots of 71 Sqn return to base at North Weald in their Mk.Vbs Spitfire's, September 1941.
This stunning edition is personally authenticated by some of the most-highly regarded Eagle Squadron pilots to have flown with the RAF. The Eagle Edition and Artist Proofs are also issued with the companion print EAGLE SQUADRON with a combined TEN signatures.
TOP BOUNCE
Flt Lt Don Kingaby and the pilots of 64 Sqn dive to attack a group of Fw190s 2,000ft below them near Boulogne, July 1942. The ensuing dogfight was the first-ever encounter between the new Mk.IX Spitfire and the Fw190.
Released on the 100th Anniversary of the RAF as a tribute to all those who flew the Spitfire, this edition is personally autographed by up to SIX well-known Spitfire pilots who flew in combat over Europe during WWII:
- Sqn Ldr ALLAN SCOTT DFM
- Flt Lt KURT TAUSSIG
- WO EDMUND CREEGAN
- WO ERIC CARTER
- WO NORMAN SAMUELS
- Flt Lt JOHN THORBURN
MALTA GEORGE CROSS
Pilot Officer John Bisley of 126 Sqn engages with Bf109s from JG-53 over Valetta, Malta in April 1942.
Robert's famous edition is signed by SIX pilots and Aces who flew Spitfires during the defence of Malta. The Malta Edition is also issued with the companion print HMS ILLUSTRIOUS, which has been signed by an additional three highly-decorated pilots:
- Gp Capt BILLY DRAKE DSO DFC*
- Cdr MIKE CROSLEY DSC*
- Lt Cdr PETER TWISS OBE DSC*
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