Devastating Strike by Robert Taylor

It was one the fastest operational aircraft in the world, one of the most envied – and one of the most feared. Built almost entirely of wood, the beautifully streamlined ‘Wooden Wonder’ was a triumph of ingenuity at a time when resources of light alloys were in extremely short supply.

With its outstanding speed and the ability to carry a significant payload, the Mosquito became the finest multi-role combat aircraft of WWII. No other Allied military aircraft was built in so many versions for so many different roles – some 43 different variants were produced during its long and distinguished career.

Robert Taylor’s powerful and dramatic painting depicts Mosquito Mk.VIs from 143 Sqn, part of the famous Banff Strike Wing, delivering a blistering rocket attack on enemy shipping off the Norwegian coast in early 1945.

Signatures:

Limited Edition (2 signatures)

Flt Lt DES CURTIS DFC

Fg Of MAURICE WEBB DFM

Collectors Edition (8 signatures) - The two above plus:

W.O. RICHARD ‘DICK’ MAYWOOD

Flt Lt GEORGE DUNN DFC

Flt Lt GEORGE PRICHARD

Fg Off JACK YOUENS

Flt Lt JOHN TROTMAN DFC*

Flt Lt BRIAN BEATTIE