To have one volume of paintings published would see many artists reach the pinnacle of their career, but Robert Taylor is something special. Widely acknowledged as the foremost aviation artist in the history of the genre, this new volume in his best-selling Air Combat Paintings series is, incredibly, Volume SIX! Already being spoken of as the finest volume of his works ever published, this new edition brings you his very latest and up to date work accompanied by informative text written with refreshing originality. Robert Taylor's new Limited Edition Combined Print & Book Set issued with unique covers for the USAAF, and RAF & Commonwealth. This wonderful new 128 page case-bound book is printed on heavy weight art paper and contains over 70 images reproduced in full colour, supported by a host of beautiful drawings and informative photographs, including many images never previously seen, and gold-blocked titles emblazon the spine. Readers will experience some of the world’s greatest air battles as visualised by the world’s master of aviation art, and the story of how these masterworks came into existence. This outstanding book is available with a choice of two different specially produced jackets - one to represent the USAAF and the other the RAF and Commonwealth - the choice is yours! THE FOREWORD - Written by Peter Jackson Together with a 27,000 word text, the book contains the significant and valuable contribution of Peter Jackson who has written the Foreword. New Zealander Peter Jackson is a multi Academy award winning film director, producer and screenwriter, best known for directing ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy of films, and his 2005 remake of the classic ‘King Kong’. 'The Lovely Bones' is due to be released in late 2009 and among his latest projects is a remake of the classic 1954 film of ‘The Dam Busters’. A lifelong aviation enthusiast, he is an avid collector of aviation memorabilia and art, and has long been a fan of Robert Taylor’s work. THE USAAF COLLECTORS’ EDITION: 600 Signed & Numbered matching book and print set. 
WHERE THE EAGLES GATHERED This print is issued with Air Combat Paintings Volume VI USAAF Edition. On 5 March 1944 the B-24 bombers of the 448th Bomb Group took off from England, their mission - to destroy the Luftwaffe facilities at Limoges aerodrome in western France. But waiting for them were the Bf-109s of JG2, ready to rip into the attacking force at the first opportunity. Luckily for the bomber crews they had one of the finest fighter escorts in the Mighty Eighth, Don Blakeslee’s 4th Fighter Group – 'The Eagles'. As a straggling B-24 comes under attack and its inner starboard engine starts to trail smoke, Steve Pisanos, one of the Fourth’s most deadly Aces, and fellow P-51B pilots quickly arrive on the scene to break up the attack. The Liberator now has a chance to get home. The signatures:
Colonel STEVE PISANOS
Hauptmann GÜNTHER NORDENHOLZ |
