Strike and Return by Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor has chosen 460 Squadron for this evocative tribute to the men of RAF Bomber Command who flew the torturous day and night raids throughout World War II. Under the command of the dashing young Group Captain Hughie Edwards, VC, between 1943-45 the Squadron took part in many of the most important raids of the war, becoming the most highly decorated squadron in Bomber Command by the end of hostilities.

Dimensions: 30 ¾" x 24⅛" unframed

The Aircrew Edition

Signed by: Squadron Leader Pat Cardon DFC, AE, Flight Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC, AE, Flying Officer Bill North and Robert Taylor.

Limited Edition of 400

Price £195.00

The RAAF Edition

Also signed by: Flight Lieutenant W.E. 'Jerry Bateman DFC, Flying Officer Hilary M Bayliss DFC, Flight Lieutenant Phillip J Coffey DFC, DFM, Flight Lieutenant John R Gardner DFC, Flight Lieutenant R Gordon Goodwin DSO, DFM, and Flying Officer Lawrence W Woods DFC.

Limited Edition of 150

Price £250

The Collectors Edition

Just 250 copies of this edition are issued with all the components of the Aircrew Edition but, in addition, the main print has many extra signatures. It is issued with a matching numbered print from Robert Taylor's drawing 'Night Attack' signed by Bill Reid VC. A total of 9 signatures.

Also signed by: Group Captain Dudley Burnside DSO, OBE, DFC*, Squadron Leader Lawrence Curtis DFC, AE, Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC (companion drawing), Wing Commander Ernest Rodley DSO, DFC*, AFC, AE, and Flight Lieutenant Fred Watts DFC.

Limited Edition of 250

Price £275.00

The Victoria Cross Edition

A highly exclusive edition of just 50 copies issued with extra signatures, and with the matching numbered pencil proof 'Last Lancaster Home', beautifully matted to include the signatures of four recipients of the Victoria Cross. Britain's highest award for valour.

Also Signed by: Warrant Officer M 'Ben' Brennan DFM, AFM, Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO**, DFC* (companion drawing - matted), Flight Lieutenant James Castgnola DSO, DFC, Wing Commander Rod Learoyd VC (companion drawing - matted), Warrant Officer Norman Jackson VC (companion drawing - matted) Group Captain J.B. Tait DSO***, DFC*, ADC, Group Captain Leonard Trent VC, DFC, ADC, and Warrant Officer Bill Wilcox DFM.

Limited Edition of 50

Price £695.00