Description
Few fighter pilots scored a victory on their first day in combat. Bob Stanford-Tuck managed to destroy no fewer than three enemy aircraft on his first engagement. Adding credit to this feat, the combat took place during the early part of WWII when most of the time the RAF pilots were heavily outnumbered.
Regarded by many to have been one of the most naturally talented fighter pilots, Bob Stanford-Tuck demonstrated exceptional skill as soon as he started flying. He had complete mastery of his machine, be it Spitfire or Hurricane, and an uncanny skill in the art of tactics and deflection shooting in the heat of battle.
Fearless and effective in battle, no matter what the odds, Stanford-Tuck achieved a significant 29 aerial victories as early as 1942 when he was shot down by ground fire over Northern France.
Robert Taylor’s drawing depicts Bob Stanford-Tuck destroying his third enemy of the day – an Me110 – over Dunkirk, on 23 May 1940. Tuck’s 92 Squadron Spitfire is seen in vertical banking turn with the Me110 streaming smoke way below. Certainly one of the most dramatic aviation images depicting the action of the era, collectors will recognize the added value of this Fighter Ace’s signature.
This original pencil drawing was the concept sketch drafted by Robert Taylor for what would become his iconic painting, Victory Over Dunkirk. It was featured in Air Combat Paintings Volume I, on page 69. This exclusive piece presents an opportunity not only to own an original artwork from the famed artist, but a piece of aviation art history.
THE SIGNATURES
The drawing is personally signed by the artist and is conservation framed and matted to include the original autographs of the following pilots who flew in the Battle of France:
Wing Commander BOB STANFORD-TUCK DSO DFC** – 92 Sqn / 29 victories
Wing Commander PADDY BARTHROPP DFC AFC – 602 Sqn / 5 victories
Squadron Leader KEN ‘HAWKEYE’ LEE – 501 Sqn /5 victories
Group Captain BILLY DRAKE DSO DFC* – 1 Sqn / 22 victories
Air Commodore JAMES LEATHART CB DSO – 89, 54 Sqn / 8 victories
Air Commodore ALAN DEERE DSO OBE DFC* – 54, 403 Sqn / 17 victories
This is a rare opportunity to own an original piece by one of the world’s most collected aviation artists.
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