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BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Commemorative Collection book & print set


Welcoming Respite
– THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN, AUGUST 1940 –

by Robert Taylor


It has been another hard day of ferocious air combat over southern England, but at long last the young pilots of 603 Squadron can take a short, yet welcome respite from the heavy fighting. Soon however, the roar of Merlin engines will fill the air again as another deadly Luftwaffe raid threatens.
The image is reproduced from an original in graphite and oil paint.

17¼" x 21¾"

Available in the following editions

500 Limited edition   Signed by three Battle of Britain Spitfire pilots. $150 

Overseas orders: Shipping charges are doubled for these sets, as two packages are required.

  To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Robert Taylor’s superb new book showcases some of his most famous paintings.

They include a host of stunning, dynamic depictions of the iconic aircraft that duelled in the skies over southern England during the summer of 1940, together with detailed information about the battle.

This magnificent new 128-page limited edition case-bound book, issued with a superb luxury slipcase,
is printed on heavy weight art paper and contains over 150 images reproduced in full colour.

9¼" x 11½" Signed and numbered.





Limited edition signatures:
Flight Lieutenant Trevor Gray

In September 1940, at the height of the Battle of Britain, Trevor Gray flew Spitfire Mk1s with 64 Squadron at RAF Leconfield, a month later the Squadron joined the Hornchurch Wing.
 
Flight Lieutenant Richard Jones

Posted to 64 Squadron in July 1940, Richard Jones flew Spitfires throughout the heavy fighting over the Channel during the Battle of Britain. Towards the end of the Battle he moved to 19 Squadron flying Spitfires from Fowlmere and was heavily involved in the fighter sweeps taking place at that time.
 
Squadron Leader Ken Wilkinson

Called up in September 1939, Ken Wilkinson flew Spitfires in the Battle of Britain, first with 616 Squadron, then with 19 Squadron at Fowlmere as part of the Duxford Wing.


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