Running the Gauntlet - by Robert Taylor

Running the Gauntlet
by Robert Taylor

Me262s of JV44 returning to base in southern Germany, having come under attack from P-51 Mustangs of the 353rd Fighter Group. Almost out of fuel and ammunition, the Me262s have little option but to complete their landing sequence, hoping fervently they are not “bounced” by American fighters loitering in the area. They are out of luck on this occasion, and although Galland has organised a unit flying Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9s to provide air cover in the area of the airfield, they too have been caught by the 353rd Fighter Group’s surprise attack. At the relatively slow speed required on final approach, the Me262’s handling is sluggish and the pilot is having enough trouble without the attentions of a bunch of P-51 pilots. At this point the JV44 Me262 remains unscathed, and with the arrival of the Fw190s, there is the possibility this particular jet pilot will survive the day.

Overall size: 23½" x 30½"

Available in the following editions

400	Limited edition	Signed by two Me262 pilots and two P-51 pilots	$325
200	War in Europe edition	Signed by four Me262 pilots and four P-51 pilots	$430

Limited edition signatures
Donald Strait	Walter Schuck	Clyde East
Norbert Hannig

War in Europe edition signatures
Donald Strait	Walter Schuck	Clyde East
Norbert Hannig	Robin Olds	Eric Rudorffer
Donald Cummings	Alfred Ambs