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Please note that our logo is used on our website images only and does not appear on our products. Home Again England by Robert Taylor. By April 1945 everyone, except a few die-hard fanatical Nazis, knew the war in Europe was over; the end was only a matter of time. So when Bomber Command dispatched a force of over 300 Lancaster bombers to destroy Hitler's infamous Obersalzberg retreat at Berchtesgaden on 25th April, it would prove to be their last major raid of the war - just a few days later Hitler committed suicide as Berlin crumpled around him. In the early hours of 7th May General Alfred Jodl, Chief-of-Staff of German High Command, unconditionally surrendered all German armed forces and for the RAF the war in mainland Europe was finally over. The fight had lasted for nearly six years during which time its airmen had faced unmitigated dangers and often appalling flying conditions, with moments of exhilaration balanced by those of terror because victory had come at a terrible price; of the 125,000 aircrew to have served in RAF Bomber Command 55,573 had been killed whilst in Fighter Command 3,690 airmen had paid the ultimate sacrifice. Undoubtedly the aircrew who flew and fought with the RAF as it played its part in removing the tyranny of Nazi power and occupation from Europe were among the bravest of the brave and two aircraft above all others came to symbolise their heroic fight: the elegant Spitfire, magnificent in defence during the dark days of 1940, lethal in attack thereafter; and the awe-inspiring Avro Lancaster, the four-engined heavy bomber that from 1942 onwards formed the backbone of Bomber Command and allowed the RAF to take the war into the very heart of Hitler's Germany. In recognition of the role played by these two legendary aircraft and the men who flew them, Home Again England depicts a scene during those final few weeks of the war. A battle-weary Lancaster limps home along the Norfolk coast with its outer starboard engine feathered and out of action following one of Bomber Command's last daylight operations. Luckily a group of Mk.XIV Spitfires is on hand to provide close escort and will see the bomber safely back to base. VIEW ALL ROBERT TAYLOR AVIATION ART VIEW ALL LANCASTER AIRCRAFT ART Item Code : DHM6619 Home Again England by Robert Taylor. - This Edition TYPE EDITION DETAILS SIZE SIGNATURES OFFERS YOUR PRICE PURCHASING PRINT Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Image size 19.5 inches x 13 inches (50cm x 33cm) Paper size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm) Reid, Bill + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £80 £155.00 All prices on our website are displayed in British Pounds Sterling

Other editions of this item : Home Again England by Robert Taylor. DHM6619 TYPE EDITION DETAILS SIZE SIGNATURES OFFERS YOUR PRICE PURCHASING ARTIST PROOF Collector's limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 19.5 inches x 13 inches (50cm x 33cm) Paper size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm) Reid, Bill Tait, J B Willie Morgan, Tom Dalton Scott, Allan + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £245 £295.00 VIEW EDITION... PRINT Collector's limited edition of 175 prints. Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! Image size 19.5 inches x 13 inches (50cm x 33cm) Paper size 24 inches x 18 inches (61cm x 46cm) Reid, Bill Tait, J B Willie Morgan, Tom Dalton Scott, Allan + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £245 £225.00 VIEW EDITION... General descriptions of types of editions :

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*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare.
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Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC (deceased) *Signature Value : £80	Volunteering for RAF aircrew in 1940, Bill Reid learned to fly in California, training on the Stearman, Vultee and Harvard. After gaining his pilots wings back in England he flew Wellingtons before moving on to Lancasters in 1943. On the night of Nov 3rd 1943, his Lancaster suffered two severe attacks from Luftwaffe night fighters, badly wounding Reid, killing his navigator and radio operator, and severely damaging the aircraft. Bill flew on 200 miles to accurately bomb the target and get his aircraft home. For this act of outstanding courage and determination he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Died 28th November 2001.

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