TARGET PEENEMUNDE - Rare Multi Signed Edition

The second in Robert Taylor’s GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY SERIES, commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Avro Lancaster, mainstay of RAF Bomber Command during World War Two and probably the most versatile and successful bombing aircraft of all time.

The Lancaster took part in every major night attack on Germany during the Second World War.

Robert's painting depicts RAF Lancasters of 83 Squadron Pathfinder Force, as they climb out over the East Coast of England on route for Peenemunde on the warm summer evening of 17th August 1943.  Brilliantly navigated in darkness right over the target the master bombers aircraft seen in the forefront of Robert Taylor's painting, made 9 dangerous passes over the target, directing operations.

During the next 55 minutes Hilter's secret weapon establishment was virtually destroyed by the bomber crews that followed his directions.

SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION:

This rare edition was originally signed when released by the artist Robert Taylor and the following, highly distinguished and decorated, RAF Bomber Command pilots;

Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC

Wing Commander Rod Learoyd VC

Warrant Officer Norman Jackson VC

Group Captain Hamish Mahaddie DSO, DFC

Squadron Leader Norman Scrivener DSO, DFC

Since it's release in 1991 a further TEN RAF Bomber Command Veterans, have also personally signed this edition, including;

Warrant Officer Martin Brennan DFM, AFM - 619 & 83 Squadrons

Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC - 617 Squadron

Flight Sergeant Jack Dunn - 622 Squadron

Flight Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC - 619 & 617 Squadrons

Squadron Leader "Jimmy" James MC (Great Escaper) - 9 Squadron

Flight Lieutenant Joe Petrie-Andrews DFC, DFM - 102, 158 & 35 Squadrons

Air Commodore Wilf Burnett DSO, OBE, DFC, AFC - 49, 108 & 138 Squadrons

Squadron Leader Ron Curtis DSO, DFC* - 109 Squadron

Flight Lieutenant Harry Hughes DFC, DFM, AE - 102 & 692 Squadrons

Flight Lieutenant Doug Newham LVO, DFC - 156, 150 & 10 Squadrons

Overall Print Size 32" x 24"

Edition Size: 1250

Published: 1991

IMPORTANT NOTE:

We have acquired this very rare edition from a private collection. It is in excellent condition and has been stored in an archival browser out of sunlight. A wonderful example of a highly collectable edition, endorsed by the veterans who served. A truly historical piece.