Description
With one of engine out and another smoking badly, a lone Halifax of 405 Sqn RCAF struggles home damaged and alone. As the exhausted crew fight to keep their bomber airborne they are easy prey for any marauding Luftwaffe fighters, but fortunately they have been spotted by a formation of Hurricanes from 253 Sqn on a routine fighter patrol. For the final leg of their long journey home, this crew will at last have protection to see them safely back to base.
This outstanding painting was was created by Robert in oil on canvas in 2010 and released as a highly successful limited edition print, signed by iconic WWII Halifax Aircrew and Hurricane Pilots.
The reverse of the canvas is signed, dated and titled by Robert Taylor. Robert used his original working title “Commonwealth of Brothers” rather than “The Hard Way Home” which was later used for the print edition.
The canvas is also personally autographed by the following Seventeen Hurricane Pilots and Halifax Aircrew:
Warrant Officer LAURIE GODFREY
Warrant Officer ERIC CARTER
Lieutenant STANISLAW NAWARSKI DFC KM
Warrant Officer HARRY IRONS DFC
Warrant Officer RICHARD CURNOCK
Flight Sergeant TOM SAYER DFM
Squadron Leader FRANK WILLIAMSON AFC
Warrant Officer REG CLEAVER
Warrant Officer REX STATHAM
Wing Commander JOHN “TIM” ELKINGTON
Pilot Officer STEFAN RYLL AFM*
Warrant Officer FRED MALTAS
Flight Lieutenant KURT TAUSSIG
Flight Lieutenant JAMES HAMPTON
Flight Lieutenant ALAN CRESSWELL DFC AFC
Flight Lieutenant BOB STOW DFC, DFM
Flying Officer JACK EASTER
Its not often that we have the chance to offer collector’s the opportunity to own a major painting by Robert Taylor, so please contact us for pricing with absolutely no obligation and complete discretion.
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