Wellington by Robert Taylor WWII Print Signed by Bill Townsend 1980 Ltd Ed COA

  

Wellington by Robert Taylor WWII Print Signed by FLt/Lt Townsend 1980 Ltd Ed COA. Published in 1980 this rare art print shows Wellingtons of 425 Squadron RCAF, with the aircraft KW - E and KW - N clearly shown. This superb prints carry the rare original signature of FLt/Lt Townsend who passed away in April 1991. These were the only prints he signed personally. 100 Wellingtons from 420, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, and 431 Squadrons were ordered on an attack at Mannheim.

The crews were over the target at between 12,000 and 16,000 feet, releasing 118,000 lbs of high explosives and 91,000 lbs of incendiaries. According to reports, bombing was accurate with severe damage being caused. Wellington X HE-475 coded KW-E, failed to return from this operation. Size: 2 4 x 20 inches.

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