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The Eagles Divide by Robert Taylor. P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group clash with Me109s in close combat as they struggle for air superiority over the heart of Germany, during the desperate days of 1945. It had begun - the end game was inexorably in play. The final defeat of Germany and the end of Nazi tyranny was almost within sight but in the skies over Germany the defiant remnants of the Luftwaffe fought on with savage determination. Ever since the long-range American P-51 escort fighters had first appeared, the skies over the Reich had witnessed grim encounters with the Mustangs taking on the Luftwaffe as they tried to stop the heavy bombers of the USAAF reaching their targets. By early 1945 it was a losing battle, but still the Luftwaffe fought on and, in the resulting maelstrom of combat, the Mustang pilots still had their work cut out against these battle hardened, expert pilots. Robert Taylor's superb drawing dramatically reconstructs one such clash in early 1945 as P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group have spotted a group of Bf109s heading their way. Without hesitation they dive head-on in an attempt to break-up the enemy formation and for the pilots on both sides the explosive encounter of close combat is suddenly upon them. Limited edition prints of this classic Robert Taylor Master Drawing have been signed over the last few years by some of the most respected USAAF P-51 and distinguished Luftwaffe pilots who duelled in those merciless skies over Europe. Since signing the prints some of these legendary names have very sadly passed away, making it one of the most collectible editions of recent years. AMAZING VALUE! - The value of the signatures on this item is in excess of the price of the print itself! Item Code : DHM6289 The Eagles Divide by Robert Taylor. - This Edition TYPE EDITION DETAILS SIZE SIGNATURES OFFERS YOUR PRICE PURCHASING PRINT Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! Overall size 22.5 inches x 16 inches (57cm x 41cm) Overstreet, William B Anderson, C E Bud + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £100 £15 Off! Now : £65.00 All prices on our website are displayed in British Pounds Sterling

Other editions of this item : The Eagles Divide by Robert Taylor. DHM6289 TYPE EDITION DETAILS SIZE SIGNATURES OFFERS YOUR PRICE PURCHASING ARTIST PROOF Aces edition of 50 artist proofs. Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! Overall size 22.5 inches x 16 inches (57cm x 41cm) Overstreet, William B Anderson, C E Bud Broch, Hugo Wolfrum, Walter Rall, Gunther + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £295 £50 Off! Now : £150.00 VIEW EDITION... PRINT Aces edition of 50 prints. Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! Overall size 22.5 inches x 16 inches (57cm x 41cm) Overstreet, William B Anderson, C E Bud Broch, Hugo Wolfrum, Walter + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £220 £50 Off! Now : £120.00 VIEW EDITION... PRINT Fighter Pilots edition of 50 prints. Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! Overall size 22.5 inches x 16 inches (57cm x 41cm) Overstreet, William B Anderson, C E Bud Broch, Hugo Wolfrum, Walter Czypionka, Jorg Brooks, Jim East, Clyde B Fiedler, Arthur C Peterburs, Joseph Schulze, Kurt White, Clint + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £520 £200.00 VIEW EDITION... PRINT Collectors edition of 50 prints. SOLD OUT. Overall size 22.5 inches x 16 inches (57cm x 41cm) Overstreet, William B Anderson, C E Bud Broch, Hugo Wolfrum, Walter Rall, Gunther Czypionka, Jorg Brooks, Jim East, Clyde B Fiedler, Arthur C Peterburs, Joseph Schulze, Kurt White, Clint Nordenholtz, Gunther Axthammer, Erich Drees, Gustav Oesterhelt, Johannes + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £780 SOLD OUT VIEW EDITION... PRESENTATION Tribute Proof edition of 50 prints. SOLD OUT. Overall size 22.5 inches x 16 inches (57cm x 41cm) Overstreet, William B Anderson, C E Bud Broch, Hugo Wolfrum, Walter Rall, Gunther Czypionka, Jorg Brooks, Jim East, Clyde B Fiedler, Arthur C Peterburs, Joseph Schulze, Kurt White, Clint Nordenholtz, Gunther Axthammer, Erich Drees, Gustav Oesterhelt, Johannes Galland, Adolf (matted) Steinhoff, Johannes (matted) Schopfel, Gerhard (matted) Hrabak, Dieter (matted) OBrien, William R (matted) Peterson, Richard Bud (matted) Goebel, Bob (matted) Loving, George (matted) + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £1225 SOLD OUT VIEW EDITION... General descriptions of types of editions :

Signatures on this item
*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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Captain William B. Overstreet (deceased) *Signature Value : £45	Posted to England in November 1943 to join the 363rd fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group at Leiston Bill Overstreet flew his P51 combat mission on 12th February 1944. He commanded nearly 50 combat missions during his tour with the 357th FS, taking part in escorting the big raids to Berlin, Frankfurt, Leipzeig and many other city targets as well as participating in escort missions to Russia from Italy. Shot down once he managed to escape to freedom after two days capacity. Returning stateside in October 1944. He died on 29th December 2013.
Colonel C E Bud Anderson (deceased) *Signature Value : £55	Bud Anderson went to England with the 357th Fighter Group in 1943, the first Eighth Air Force Group to be equipped with the P-51 Mustang. He got himself on the score sheet on one of the first Berlin missions, dog fighting with a bunch of Me109s who had set upon a straggling B-17. On 29th June 1944, leading his squadron on a mission to Leipzig, they ran into a formation of Fw190s. In the ensuing battle Anderson shot down the leader, and two more Fw190s. After a short rest in the U.S., Bud returned for a second tour, just in time for the 357th's big day on 27th November 1944. With the 353rd they took on a huge formation of some 200 enemy fighters, Anderson adding three more to his score. He finished the war with 16 air victories and many more probables. Sadly Bud passed away on the 17th of May 2024.

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