A MASTERWORK COMMEMORATING THE INDOMITABLE AIRCREWS OF BOMBER COMMAND DURING WWII
TOWARDS NIGHT'S DARKNESS
By Robert Taylor
As the setting sun casts a golden glow, a group of Lancasters from 576 Squadron form up after departing from their Lincolnshire base at the start of a raid into Germany in late 1944. The lead aircraft UL-I (LM227) was one of only a handful of Lancasters to complete 100 operational sorties.
Whilst the ‘Few’ of Fighter Command had undoubtedly defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain, it was the ‘Many’ of Bomber Command who were to play the pivotal role in delivering to the Allies ultimate victory in Europe. But it came at a terrible cost: with an average age of only 22, the odds of survival were slim and by 1943 the life expectancy for bomber aircrew was just 5 missions. In fact on one raid alone – the Nuremberg raid of 30/31 March 1944 – 543 aircrew were killed, more than Fighter Command lost during the entire Battle of Britain.
Between them the airmen of Bomber Command won 23 Victoria Crosses during WWII, and countless others were highly decorated for courage and commitment. Some of these veterans have now joined together to sign this commemorative limited edition to honor all those who served with Bomber Command. They include some of the RAF’s most inspirational leaders; men such as James “Tirpitz” Tait, one of the most highly decorated RAF airmen of WWII. Although sadly no longer with us, we are privileged that he was able to personally sign the prints during his lifetime, creating a truly historic collectors edition.
This specially commissioned edition was released as a lasting tribute to the men of RAF Bomber Command.
THE LIMITED EDITION SIGNATURES
Joining artist Robert Taylor, this print is signed by Six highly respected aircrew who flew Lancasters with RAF Bomber Command during WWII:
Squadron LeaderGEORGE JOHNSONMBE DFM
Warrant OfficerKEN JOHNSONLD’H
Warrant OfficerHARRY IRONSDFC
Flight SergeantJIM MCGILLIVRAY
Warrant OfficerJAMES COPUS
Flight SergeantSTAN BRADFORDDFM
This release from one of the world's most collected aviation artists, is signed by legendary Bomber Pilots of WWII, making this a historic and collectible piece.
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Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved at the time of publishing.
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