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First of Many by Robert Taylor.
Each print in this special Tribute Edition is signed by four famous RAF Fighter
Aces that flew Hurricanes and Spitfires with Douglas Bader in the Battle of
Britain in 1940. Sadly, none of these renowned pilots are still with us today.
The signatures on this significant print are among the most sought-after by
knowledgeable collectors. Few such unique and valuable collector prints are ever
offered on the primary market these days, especially when signed by such
prominent fighter Aces who excelled in combat in that momentous and decisive
period in aviation history. |
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First of Many by Robert Taylor.
Each print in this special Tribute Edition is signed by four famous RAF Fighter Aces that flew Hurricanes and Spitfires with Douglas Bader in the Battle of Britain in 1940. Sadly, none of these renowned pilots are still with us today. The signatures on this significant print are among the most sought-after by knowledgeable collectors. Few such unique and valuable collector prints are ever offered on the primary market these days, especially when signed by such prominent fighter Aces who excelled in combat in that momentous and decisive period in aviation history.
Signed limited edition of 600 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Air Commodore Pat Jamie Jameson CB, DSO, DFC, Wing Commander Bob Stanford Tuck DSO DFC** (deceased), Group Captain Duncan Smith DSO, DFC, AE and Group Captain Peter Townsend CVO, DSO, DFC (deceased).
This print is one of very few signed by Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader CBE, DSO*, DFC* (deceased). Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £
ITEM CODE DHM2227
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First of Many by Robert Taylor
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Air Commodore Pat Jamie Jameson CB, DSO, DFC
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 | Wing Commander Bob Stanford Tuck DSO DFC** (deceased)
Bob Stanford Tuck was a flamboyant fighter pilot, his dashing good looks, courage, and success in the air coming to epitomise the young flyers who fought and won the Battle of Britain. To the British public he was a hero in the mould of the knights of old, and today his name is legend. In the early stages of the Battle of Britain Bob fought with 92 Squadron flying Spitfires, quickly becoming one of the leading aces. Promoted to command 257 Squadron, now flying Hurricanes, Bob's dashing style of leadership inspired his pilots to great success. He went on to command the Duxford and Biggin Hill Wings, taking his personal score to 29 air victories before being shot down by ground fire over Northern France in 1942. He died on 5th May 1987.
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Group Captain Duncan Smith DSO, DFC, AE
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 | Group Captain Peter Townsend CVO, DSO, DFC (deceased)
Peter Townsend was one of the most inspirational fighter leaders of the Battle of Britain. In February 1940, flying a Hurricane, he had shot down the first German aircraft to fall on English soil in World War II, and this was the first of a string of successes for the popular commander of 85 Squadron. Shot down twice, wounded, and flying part of the Battle when he couldn't walk, Peter Townsend survived to lead the first night-fighter squadron. He later became Equerry to King George VI, a post he held for 8 years. He died 19th June 1995.
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 | Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader CBE, DSO*, DFC* (deceased)
One of the most famous fighter aces of World War Two, Douglas Bader joined the RAF in 1928. A fearless aerobatic flyer, his luck ran out when his aircraft crashed attempting a slow roll. He lost both legs, and his career in the RAF was, for the time being, over. At the outbreak of World War Two however, his persistence persuaded the RAF to let him fly again, this time with artificial legs. Joining 19 Squadron in February 1940, he soon scored his first victory. A brilliant fighter leader, he was given command of 242 Squadron - and led them throughout the Battle of Britain. Posted to Tangmere in 1941 Bader was one of the first Wing Leaders. Baders luck again ran out on August 9th 1941, when he was brought down over St Omer, France. Bader was taken prisoner, ending up in Colditz for the rest of the war. He scored 20 and shared 4 victories.
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