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The Long Short Days by Robert Taylor Signed by Nine Luftwaffe Aces

The Long Short Days by Robert Taylor Signed by Nine Luftwaffe Aces

$ 261.36

  • Additionally Autographed by: Willi Reschke
  • Also autographed by:: Erich Rudorffer
  • Artist: Robert Taylor
  • Autographed by:: Walter Krupinski
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
  • Certificate of Authenticity:: Included
  • Color: Color
  • Date of Creation: 2013
  • Featured Aircraft: Bf109
  • Features: WWII Combat Aviation, European Theatre, Luftwaffe, Signed
  • Featuring:: JG 26
  • Height (Inches): 24
  • Listed By: Aces High Gallery
  • Material: Lithograph
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
  • Print Surface: Paper
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Style: Aviation Art
  • Subject: Luftwaffe
  • Subject:: Luftwaffe
  • Type: Art Print
  • Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
  • Width (Inches): 32

Description

A POWERFUL EDITION COMMEMORATING LUFTWAFFE DURING WWII THE LONG SHORT DAYS By Robert Taylor A group of Bf109Gs from III./JG26 return to base after a long range fighter sweep along the Channel coast in early 1944. These seasoned fighter pilots enjoy a moment of rare tranquility amidst the carnage of war as the lengthening sun glints across the frozen landscape, during the short days of winter. It was known as the Jagdverbände , the fighter arm of the Luftwaffe, and by June 1940 it boasted some of the world’s greatest fighter pilots. With tactics honed to perfection, these battle-seasoned veterans dominated the skies of Europe. But as the war progressed, the Luftwaffe fighter pilots faced another battle, the increasingly desperate war of attrition as the Allied air forces slowly, but inevitably, ground the German war machine into defeat. By early 1945 Allied air supremacy was overwhelming. And yet despite overwhelming odds, from within their ranks came the most successful air Aces ever to fly in combat. THE SIGNATURES The prints are personally autographed by a truly outstanding collection of Nine Luftwaffe fighter pilots who flew in those momentous air battles over Europe, including one of III./JG26’s most legendary commanders – General Walter Krupinski Unteroffizier HUBERT-LUDWIG PFLAUM Iron Cross Feldwebel HEINZ RADLAUER Iron Cross Leutnant HELMUT BALLEWSKI Iron Cross Feldwebel ERNST GIEFING Iron Cross Leutnant NORBERT HANNIG Iron Cross Unteroffizier GERHADT KOTT Iron Cross Major ERICH RUDORFFER Knights Cross with Oak Leaves & Swords Oberfeldwebel WILLI RESCHKE Knights Cross Generalleutnant WALTER KRUPINSKI Knights Cross with Oak Leaves This sold out edition is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire an epic piece with outstanding autographs, making this a historic collector's item. ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please ask for details We 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 20 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise. SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes. matted & framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. 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.