First Strike by Richard Taylor

First Strike features the Mosquitos of 27 Squadron - the Flying Elephants - newly arrived at Agartala in north-east India. Led by their CO, Wing Commander J.B. Nicolson VC of Battle of Britain fame, a pair of Mosquito FBVIs power their way home across the lush jungle-covered hills of northern Burma.

They have just completed the squadron's first combat operation, a successful strike against Japanese ground targets along the vital railway link near Mandalay on Christmas Day 1943. Below them, in contrast to the savage jungle war, a group of native working elephants take a hard-earned drink.

Every print in Richard's new edition has been personally signed by RAF aircrew who flew the Mosquito during WWII, creating a fitting tribute to this magnificent aircraft and making it an important addition to any aviation art collection.

Signatures:

Limited Edition

Flight Sergeant STANLEY "PADDY" HOPE

Warrant Officer RICHARD "DICK" MAYWOOD

Squadron Leader JOHN BROWN DFC

Collectors and Remarque Editions

Flight Sergeant STANLEY "PADDY" HOPE

Warrant Officer RICHARD "DICK" MAYWOOD

Squadron Leader JOHN BROWN DFC

Flight Lieutenant DENNIS GOSLING

Flying Officer LES HADLEY

Squadron Leader ZBYSEK "NICKY" NECAS Czech War Cross *

Warrant Officer "BERT" WINWOOD

Flight Lieutenant DES CURTIS DFC

Flight Lieutenant ROGER CALVERT