A CLASSIC MASTERWORK COMMEMORATING THE INDOMITABLE AIRCREWS OF RAF BOMBER COMMAND DURING WWII
ALMOST HOME By Robert Taylor
With these words the British Prime Minister reminded the British House of Commons of the heroic role undertaken by the young men of RAF Bomber Command during World War II as they set out across the North Sea to wreak havoc upon the enemy. And the cost they bore – for the odds of a safe return were, at best, marginal.
This stunning piece depicts Lancasters of 460 Squadron RAAF returning to their Lincolnshire base at RAF Binbrook following a daylight raid over Germany in the late winter of 1944. With the sun almost set, evening shadows lengthen on a magnificent winter landscape dusted with snow, as Lancaster J-Squared leads the mighty bombers as they descend in the fading light and the squadron motto rings true in the ears of the arriving crew – “Strike and Return“.
THE SIGNATURES The print is personally hand signed by the artist along with two two highly-regarded RAF Bomber Command veterans who flew Lancasters on operations over Europe during World War II, including a Rear Gunner who served with 9 Squadron:
Warrant Officer HARRY IRONS DFC Flight Lieutenant RUSSELL “RUSTY” WAUGHMAN DFC AFC LD’H
Print size: 30 ¾ x 23 ½ inches
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.
If you are interested in more than one item I will always do my best to combine the shipping to save costs – please just ask.