WINGS OF WAR: THE AVIATION & MILITARY ART OF ANTHONY SAUNDERS Anthony Saunders has gained a reputation as one of today’s most gifted aviation and military artists. Original in concept and outstanding in the use of oil on canvas, his accomplishments not only portray a wonderful grasp of the speed and power required when depicting scenes of aerial combat but also the ability to create breathtaking sky and landscapes at the same time. Each painting featured in this beautifully illustrated new book is the result of hours of meticulous research by the artist to ensure that it is historically as well as technically correct. With the foreword written by the iconic veteran of the Dambusters Raid, George ‘Johnny’ Johnson, the artist describes each painting in fascinating detail and the result of his many talents are obvious for all to see. We have in stock a small quantity of the standard books personally signed by the artist: Anthony Saunders Also available is a Limited Edition Portfolio: This outstanding limited edition portfolio includes an individually numbered and signed copy of the book WINGS OF WAR which is issued in a luxurious embossed slipcase. Each book is accompanied by a matching numbered copy of the superb print KING OF THE AIR, specially created by Anthony for this release. The print: "King of the Air" Lancaster JB663 King of the Air was symbolically chosen by Anthony Saunders as the subject for his stunning piece to accompany his new book. This resilient aircraft survived the war having flown 111 operations, and is seen here on the morning of 29 July 1944 as Flight Sergeant S H Jones of 106 Squadron brings her safely home to RAF Metheringham after a night-time mission to Stuttgart. Each print has been signed by two distinguished RAF Aircrew veterans: Sqn Ldr GEORGE 'JOHNNY' JOHNSON DFM Serving as a Bomb-Aimer with 617 Sqn, he scored a direct hit on the Sorpe Dam during the legendary Dambusters Raid. Flt Sgt STAN BRADFORD DFM A Mid-Upper Gunner with 57 Sqn he was one of the few Air Gunner Aces credited with shooting down 6 enemy fighters. Hardback 1st edition 2016 Large size, approx: 10¾” x 13¼” Limited Edition Portfolio: 300 Overall Print Size: Print 30.5 x 23.5 inches (77 x 60 cm)