Jet Hunters by Robert Taylor
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On 10 April 1945 thirteen hundred bombers of the Mighty Eighth set out to destroy the last of the Luftwaffe's jet force. But, unknown to the bomber crews and their fighter escort, the enemy jets were already airborne and waiting to spring their deadly trap. As the war in mainland Europe entered its final, bloody phase, the German Armies defending Berlin fought on with a savage determination, slowly disintegrating before the mighty weapon of war unleashed against them. What remained of the Luftwaffe was mercilessly pounded from the air, their airfields hammered relentlessly. Aircraft, fuel, spare parts, ammunition and pilots all in short supply but still they fought on, with deadly effect. At the forefront of the German offensive and pivotal during the defense of the Reich, were the highly advanced jet fighters of the Luftwaffe, and in particular the legendary Me262.This classic edition has been authenticated with the original signature of Wayne Gatlin himself, alongside some of the Luftwaffe's most famous exponents of the jet. In addition the prints are personally signed by a staggering number of WWII's most experienced allied fighter pilots, all of whom had victories against the jets of the Luftwaffe they were the Jet Hunters!
Signatures:
Limited Edition - 3 signatures
Pilot's Edition - 12 signatures
Issued with the magnificent pencil companion print Black November Day and the main print is additionally signed by a further four pilots who scored victories over German jets:
The companion drawing is signed by five of the Luftwaffe's iconic Me262 pilots:
Pilot's Edition Artist's Proof - 14 signatures
With all the components of the Pilots' Edition, the main print in the strictly limited Artists Proofs are additionally signed by two USAAF Fighter Pilots who scored victories over German jets:
Jet Hunters Edition - 20 signatures
Issued with all the components of the Artist Proofs, this TWENTY signature edition has been additionally signed by an Me262 night-fighter pilot and seven P-51 pilots, all with victories over Luftwaffe jets:
The companion drawing Black November Day is additionally signed by:
Tribute Edition - 28 signatures
This incredible TWENTY-EIGHT signature edition contains all the elements found in the Jet Hunters' Edition, but the main print is further signed by two P-51 pilots that scored victories over the Me262 jet:
In addition the companion print is beautifully conservation matted to include museum quality cloth Luftwaffe pilot's wings along with the original autographs of FIVE of the Luftwaffe's top pilots that flew jets during WWII:
Ace of Aces Edition - 41 signatures
This outstanding FORTY ONE SIGNATURE, matching-numbered, three-piece set comprises all the components of the Tribute Edition - the main print JET HUNTERS with all sixteen signatories and the matted companion drawing BLACK NOVEMBER DAY with all twelve signatures; However, included in this totally exclusive set is a highly sought after ORIGINAL pencil drawing by Robert Taylor featuring the P-51 and Me262 in combat.
Each one of these original drawings is unique in composition, and has been PERSONALLY signed by five of the foremost exponents of the Me262, all of them recipients of the coveted Knights Cross.
Each original drawing is conservation matted to include a museum quality miniature Knights cross and USAAF pilots' wings, along with the original signatures of six Luftwaffe pilots who flew the Me262 in combat, including the rare autographs of two of WWII's greatest Aces. Finishing off this outstanding piece are three further P-51 Aces who scored victories against the jet:
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