RUNNING THE GAUNTLET by Robert Taylor

Me262 jets of JV44 return to base in southern Germany, having come under attack from P-51 Mustangs of the 353rd Fighter Group. Almost out of fuel and ammunition, the Me 262s have little option but to complete their landing sequence, hoping fervently they are not “bounced” by American fighters loitering in the area.

They are out of luck on this occasion, and although Adolf Galland has organized a unit of Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9s to provide air cover over the airfield, they too have been caught by the 353rd Fighter Group’s surprise attack. At the relatively slow speed required on final approach, the Me 262’s handling is sluggish and the pilot is having enough trouble without the attentions of a determined bunch of P-51 pilots. At this point the JV44 Me262 remains unscathed, and with the arrival of the Fw190s, there is the possibility this particular jet pilot will survive the day.

THE SIGNATURES
Along with the artist Robert Taylor, each print has been individually signed in pencil by four outstanding WWII fighter Aces, two USAAF Mustang Aces and two Luftwaffe Aces who flew the Me 262 jet:

Major General DONALD J STRAIT - 356th Fighter Group /13½ victories
Lieutenant Colonel CLYDE B. EAST - 10th Photo Recon Group / 14 ½ victories
Leutnant NORBERT HANNIG -  JG 7 / 42 victories
Oberleutnant WALTER SCHUCK Knights Cross With Oak Leaves - JG 7 / 206 victories

This is a classic Robert Taylor print, signed by Aces who fought during the Defense of the Reich and a great purchase for collector's. 

Please note: The prints in my store are hand-signed by the veterans involved in the painting so the signatures are original autographs and not reproductions.

The certificate of authenticity is included.

CONDITION: My items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, any issues are clearly detailed in the description.

SHIPPING: As a former aviation art retailer I have shipped countless prints over the years. My prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in heavy duty tubes, and the shipping is insured and guaranteed.

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