A CLASSIC PIECE DEPICTING ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC AIRCRAFT OF WWII
WINTER'S WELCOME
by Robert Taylor
A B-17 Fortress makes its
final approach returning from a combat mission. The co-pilot, clearly visible,
assists his captain with the landing - the aircraft has taken some damage from
fighters and is a handful on the approach. With wheels and flaps down, engines
throttled back, the skipper eases the big machine gently down the glide path
towards touchdown, amidst the peaceful countryside of East Anglia.
In a few moments the
last crews will be safely down as the English winter landscape welcomes them home
from yet another grueling bombing raid over occupied Europe.
For those on the ground there were few sights more stirring than a B-17 Fortress on its final approach, and Robert Taylor’s now legendary image captures a magical English winter landscape welcoming another American Fortress crew home to safety.
THE
SIGNATURES
Published in 1993 the print is personally autographed by some of the most famous B-17 veterans to serve during WWII including a recipient of the Medal of Honor and two of the first aircrew to fly USAAF heavy-bombers to Berlin:
Colonel WILLIAM LAWLEY MOH
Colonel HARRY MUMFORD
Captain ALVIN BROWN
General ROBERT BURNS
Overall print size:
This long
sold out limited edition has become one of the most iconic prints in Robert’s
extensive portfolio. Now only available on the secondary market, it makes a
great acquisition for aviation art collectors and military history enthusiasts
alike.
ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please
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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.