Duty Of The Day by Robert Taylor - de Havilland Mosquito

Description: Duty Of The Day by Robert TaylorThe Collectors Edition Artist Proof...$455.00The Collectors Edition...$385.00Image size approx: 28 ¾” wide x 12 ¼” high Overall print size approx: 35 ½” wide x 20” high S/N by Artist Each print in these three signature editions has been additionally signed by a further two highly regarded Mosquito Pilots who flew pathfinder and precision operations during WWII:Flight Lieutenant JOHN TROTMAN DFC*Pilot with 692 Squadron Flying Officer JACK YOUENSPilot with 21 Squadron Also available as... Limited Edition Size of 125...$295.00Along with the artist Robert Taylor, every print has been personally signed by a decorated Mosquito Navigator, who flew special operations during WWII:Flight Lieutenant DES CURTIS DFCNavigator with 618 & 248 Squadrons Aircraft Type: de Havilland MosquitoA tribute one of the foremost ground-attack aircraft ever to take to the skies! The dark days following the fall of France had seen a triumphant German advance in the west stemmed and ultimately halted by the RAF in the Battle of Britain. As Hitler turned his eyes and ambitions east towards Russia, military planners in Britain soon began to plan for the day when an Allied cross-Channel invasion would herald their return to France and mainland Europe. In June 1943 a new air force was established to provide and co- ordinate air support to the Army in preparation for that invasion, for the land operations that would follow, and the inevitable ground offensives by the British and Canadian Armies as they drove west in the battles to defeat Germany. Known as the 2nd Tactical Air Force (2TAF), the new composite air force was a powerful mix of Fighter Command aircraft that could be used for ground attack and to achieve air superiority, of light strike medium bombers drawn from Bomber Command, and of army support and photo-reconnaissance squadrons. All were to be controlled by a single air commander who, in a joint army-air headquarters, would decide where best to deploy these resources ‘in order to achieve success for the land operations’. In a painting worthy of the one of the foremost ground-attack aircraft ever to take to the skies, Robert portrays Mosquitos of 487 Squadron RNZAF preparing to depart their base at RAF Hunsdon, Herefordshire, in April 1944. The squadron were part of the 2TAF since its formation and went on to gain notoriety for their role in Operation Jericho, the Amiens prison raid which is considered one of the finest precision raids of the war. Today, however, the Mk.V1 Mosquitos prepare to depart for a different mission. The two 500lb MC bombs slung on under-wing carriers indicate that their task is a low-level strike, one that will assist in the general degradation of German military infrastructure prior to the forthcoming Allied landings on D-Day. The air will soon be throbbing to the sound of powerful twin Merlin engines as these “Mossie’s” take to the air. Inventory & Payment Information:Note: All products sold by Planejunkie are subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory of all products, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase. WE WILL SEND AN EMAIL WITHIN 24 - 48 HOURS OF AUCTION END WITH YOUR TOTAL WE PREFER PAYPALWE ALSO ACCEPT MC, VISAPLEASE NOTE THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE RANGE EBAY HAS CALCULATED AND THE TOP OF THE PAGEWASHINGTON RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX. Combined Shipping:MULTIPLE ORDERS CAN BE COMBINED WITH NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING.MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $1 FOR EACH ITEM.MULTIPLE ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED THE HIGHEST QUOTED RATE. Shipping Information:WE GUARANTEE YOUR ITEM WILL ARRIVE IN MINT CONDITION.THIS ITEM SHIPS VIA THE POSTAL SERVICE FOR FREE IN THE CONTIGUOUS U.S.EXPEDITED SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.OUR ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED FOR SECURE SHIPPING. International Shipping:CANADIAN ORDERS SHIP VIA OUR PREFERRED CARRIER INSURED FOR $20.ALL COUNTRIES OTHER THAN US OR CANADA SHIP ROLLED VIA A DOOR TO DOOR TRACKABLE SERVICE INSURED FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES AND WILL BE QUOTED PRIOR TO SHIPPING.IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES AND CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITEM PRICE OR SHIPPING CHARGES. THESE CHARGES ARE THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS OFFICE TO DETERMINE WHAT THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE PRIOR TO BUYING.

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