Robert Taylor Limited Edition Print Signed by artist and pilot Bob Stanford-Tuck

  

"Victory Over Dunkirk" Limited Edition (1500) signed by Artist Robert Taylor and Wing Commander Bob Stanford-Tuck, DSO, DFC. Painting depicts Tuck shooting down an ME 110 on May 23, 1940 over Dunkirk. One of three victories scored by Stanford-Tuck that day. Print is in excellent condition. Bob Stanford-Tuck was a flamboyant fighter pilot, his dashing good looks, courage, and success in the air coming to epitomize the young fliers who fought and won the Battle of Britain.

To the British public he was a hero in the mold of the knights of old, and today his name is legend. In the early stages of the Battle of Britain Bob fought with 92 Squadron flying Spitfires, quickly becoming one of the leading aces. Promoted to command 257 Squadron, now flying Hurricanes, Bob's dashing style of leadership inspired his pilots to great success. He went on to command the Duxford and Biggin Hill Wings, taking his personal score to 29 air victories before being shot down by groundfire over Northern France in 1942. He died on 5th May 1987.

Actual print size is 20 x 24 inches. Will send flat in original matt or rolled in tube.