Jet Hunters by Robert Taylor. Pilot's Edition, two prints with TWELVE signatures

Description: ONE OF THE MOST EPIC LIMITED EDITIONS EVER RELEASEDJET HUNTERS By Robert Taylor THE PILOT'S EDITION - TWO PRINT SET WITH TWELVE AUTOGRAPHS10th April 1945 and with the war entering its final savage weeks, B-17s of the 1st Air Division head back towards England after a successful raid on the German Army Headquarters near Berlin. Suddenly the air is alive with cannon fire as Luftwaffe Me262 jets launch a swift, desperate attack on the homeward-bound bombers. But the escorting fighters of the 356th Fighter Group have quickly spotted the danger and, after diving in hot pursuit, Lt Wayne Gatlin skillfully positions his P-51 behind one of the jets to score a remarkable victory. As the war in mainland Europe entered its final, bloody phase, the German Armies defending Berlin fought on with a savage determination, slowly disintegrating before the mighty weapon of war unleashed against them. What remained of the Luftwaffe was mercilessly pounded from the air, their airfields hammered relentlessly. Aircraft, fuel, spare parts, ammunition and pilots all in short supply but still they fought on, with deadly effect. At the forefront of the German offensive and pivotal during the Defense of the Reich, were the highly advanced jet fighters of the Luftwaffe, and in particular the legendary Me262.Throughout the final stages of the war there were many examples of the determination and skill of Allied pilots flying slower piston-engined fighters triumphing over the cream of the Luftwaffe in their highly advanced but often temperamental jet fighters.THE PILOT'S EDITION SIGNATURES This main print is signed by Seven Mustang pilots who scored victories over German Jets, it is also issued with the magnificent pencil companion print 'BLACK NOVEMBER DAY' which is autographed by Five iconic Luftwaffe Aces who flew the Me262 Jet, making a TWELVE signature portfolio:The Main Print Major General WAYNE C. GATLIN (2 victories) Squadron Leader JUREK MENCEL (1 victory) Colonel JOE PETERBURS (3 victories including Walter Schuck's Me262)Captain WAYNE COLEMAN (4 victories)Lieutenant Colonel HUIE H. LAMB (1 & 1 shared victories both jets)Colonel DONALD CUMMINGS (6½ victories including 2 Me262 jets)Colonel ART JEFFREY (14 victories including the first allied jet kill) Companion PrintMajor ERICH RUDORFFER (222 victories)Oberleutnant WALTER SCHUCK (206 victories)Major HANS-EKKEHARD BOB (60 victories)Leutnant NORBERT HANNIG (42 victories) Feldwebel ERNST GIEFING (8 victories)This outstanding edition is the perfect opportunity to acquire an epic image with outstanding autographs. Signed and released almost ten years ago, it can never be replicated and we have never seen another release like it, making this a truly 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 30 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: 415 USD

Location: Ojai, California

End Time: 2024-12-02T09:55:27.000Z

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