Eagles Divide by Robert Taylor autographed by 16 WWII Luftwaffe & Mustang Aces

Description: A POWERFUL PIECE FROM ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST COLLECTIBLE AVIATION ARTISTSTHE EAGLES DIVIDEby Robert TaylorThe Defense of the Reich, early 1945 and P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group have spotted a group of Bf109s heading their way. Without hesitation they dive head-on in an attempt to break-up the enemy formation and for the pilots on both sides the explosive encounter of close combat is suddenly upon them.It had begun; the end game was inexorably in play. The final defeat of Germany and the end of Nazi tyranny was almost within sight but in the skies over Germany the defiant remnants of the Luftwaffe fought on with savage determination. Ever since the long-range American P-51 escort fighters had first appeared, the skies over the Reich had witnessed grim encounters with the Mustangs taking on the Luftwaffe as they tried to stop the heavy bombers of the USAAF reaching their targets. By early 1945 it was a losing battle, but still the Luftwaffe fought on and, in the resulting maelstrom of combat, the Mustang pilots still had their work cut out against these battle hardened, expert pilots THE SIGNATURES Reproduced from an original pencil drawing by Robert Taylor, this powerful print is individually numbered and personally signed by the artist along with a staggering collection of SIXTEEN Fighter Pilots who flew for the USAAF and Luftwaffe during the Defense of the Reich: Colonel CLARENCE E “BUD” ANDERSON – 357th Fighter Group / 16 ¼ victories Captain WILLIAM B OVERSTREET – 357th Fighter Group / 5 victories Leutnant HUGO BROCH Knights Cross – JG54 / 81 victories Oberleutnant WALTER WOLFRUM Knights Cross – 137 victories Generalleutnant GÜNTHER RALL Knights Cross with Oak Leaves & Swords – 275 victories Captain JAMES BROOKS – 31st Fighter Group/ 13 victories Lieutenant Colonel CLYDE EAST – 10th Photo Recon Group /14 ½ victories Colonel ART FIEDLER – 325th Fighter Group / 8 victories Colonel JOE PETERBURS – 20th Fighter Group / 4 victories First Lieutenant CLINT WHITE – 31st Fighter Group / 2 victories Leutnant JORG CZPIONKA Iron Cross – NJG 11 / 4 victories Oberleutnant KURT SCHULTZ Iron Cross – JG5 / 3 victories Hauptmann GÜNTHER NORDENHOLTZ – 1 victory Oberfeldwebel ERICH AXTHAMMER Knights Cross – 4 victories Unteroffizier GUSTAV DREES – JG54 / 4 victories Unteroffizier JOHANNES OESTERHELT – JG52 / 2 victoriesThis stunning print is one of just 50 copies produced worldwide, and the signatories included amassed a staggering total of almost 565 victories between them, representing an outstanding acquisition for collectors of aviation art and WWII autographs alike.ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please ask for detailsWe will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 25 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Larger prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes with smaller prints 'flat packed' in custom made packaging. Matted & framed pieces are packed in our custom made boxes. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement, store credit or your money back.Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.

Price: 445 USD

Location: Ojai, California

End Time: 2024-08-15T11:25:46.000Z

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