Robert Taylor Typhoon Attack Hawker Typhoon

  

This classic piece by Robert Taylor contains all that a true Typhoon enthusiast could ask for! The scenario was inspired by a specific raid on German coastal patrol R-boats in the English Channel, typical of many carried out by 609 Squadron. Roland'Bee' Beamont, who led the attack, helped artist Robert Taylor to ensure that all the historic and technical details for this dramatic reconstruction were spot on as he leads his Typhoons into the teeth of the enemy's flak. Entry for this day in No. 609 Squadron's Operations Records Book.

There is then a period of sudden fog, F/O Raw landing from patrol just in time. Later on there is Ramrod 46, 9 Typhoons again escorting 8 Whirlibombers for an attack on Abbeville marshalling yards - the first time 609 has acted in this role on Typhoons. Taking off at 18:16, RV is made with 2 Spit Sqdns from H'church, and landfall made at Cayeux, Whirlwinds at 8,500 feet, Typhoons 500 feet lower and behind. The bombing, executed in a dive to 7,000 feet, is successful, and there is no opposition. This and the nearer R-Boat are set on fire, and the second R-Boat is also Damaged.

Adjutant Pilot Blanco has part of his rudder shot away, but lands safely. Each print has been personally signed by the Artist as well as. Print Size: 20 x 24 inches.

Prints are in Excellent Condition, Never Framed and Stored Flat.