Day Duties For The Night Workers by Robert Taylor - Aviation Art

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Day Duties For The Night Workers

By Robert Taylor

As the massive Lancaster bomber looms majestically over them the ever vigilant ground crew begin the task of preparing their aircraft for the coming night operation. Checking and repairing and double-checking again to making sure that nothing goes wrong on the next trip. Nothing that could endanger the lives of the crew who depend on them. It will be a race against time.

This magnificent new Robert Taylor Lancaster bomber drawing is signed by the distinguished aircrew who flew with Bomber Command during World War II. The print pays tribute to all the bomber crews who - night after night when Britain stood facing uncertainty - resolutely carried the fight to the enemy and delivered their deadly payloads deep in the heart of Germany.

Overall Print Size: 20 in wide x 14 in high

 

THE LIMITED EDITION

 All prints have been personally signed by the artist Robert Taylor along with three (3) distinguished aircrew who flew with Bomber Command during WWII:

  • Flight Lieutenant BORIS BRESSLOFF DFC - PFF Navigator with 635 Squadron completing 53 ops on Lancaster
  • Warrant Officer REG CLEAVER - Flight Engineer and co-pilot flying Halifaxes with 419 Squadron RCAF. Reg was shot down and taken PoW on his 17th op 
  • Flight Lieutenant ALAN PAYNE DFC - Bomb Aimer with 630 Squadron and flew 29 ops on Lancasters

 

THIS 64-SIGNATURE EDITION CONSISTS OF ONLY FOUR (4) PRINTS.

In the World of the serious historic art collector, we are pleased to bring you our special Wings Special Edition of Robert Taylor's "Day Duties of the Night Workers." Conservation matted, the 50 signature print - a tribute to the men of Bomber Command - is enhanced by an additional further 14 signatures. This special print will include four (4) original signatures of Victoria Cross holders and an additional 10 highly decorated Bomber Command signatures for a total of 64 signatures. Each print is beautifully conservation matted to include:

  • Four (4) Original Signatures of Victoria Cross Holders
  • 10 Highly Decorated Bomber Command Signatures
  • 50 Signatures of the Bomber Command Edition
  • A Miniature VC medal
  • Biographic Profiles of Each of the Additional 14 Signatures
 

THE VICTORIA CROSS SIGNATURES:

  • Warrant Officer Norman Jackson VC - 106 Squadron
  • Wing Commander Rod Learoyd VC - 49 Squadron
  • Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC - 61 Squadron
  • Group Captain Leonard Trent VC. DFC.DFC - 15 Squadron

 

10 ADDITIONAL SIGNATURES OF SOME OF BOMBER COMMAND'S HIGHEST DECORATED PILOTS:

 

  • Air Vice Marshal Don Bennett CB, CBE, DSO, - 8 Group Pathfinder Force
  • Air Chief Marshal Sir Wallace 'Digger' Kyle GCB, KCVO, CBE, DSO, DFC - 139 Squadron
  • Group Captain 'Hamish' Mahaddie DSO, DFC, AFC - 7 Squadron
  • Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC +2 Bars, AFC - 107 Squadron
  • Air Marshal Sir Harold Martin KCB, DSO + Bar, DFC + 2 Bars, AFC - 617 Squadron
  • Air Chief Marshal Sir Lewis Hodges KCB, CBE, DSO + Bar, DFC + Bar - 161 Squadron
  • Air Chief Marshal Sir Augustus Walker GCB, CBE, DSO, DFC, AFC - 50 Squadron
  • Group Captain J.B. 'Willie' Tait DSO,+ 3 Bars, DFC + Bar - 51 Squadron
  • Squadron Leader D.J. Shannon DSO + Bar, DFC + Bar - 617 Squadron
  • Wing Commander Roy Ralston DSO + Bar, AFC, DFM - 107 Squadron


Only 4 of these highly prized pieces are available and are on a first come basis.  With 64 original signatures in all, it is highly probable that this will be the last opportunity to acquire a unique piece of history.  Priced at just US $695.00, it offers great rarity to 4 lucky individuals.  Also included are the individual biographic profiles of  the 14 extra signatures. 

 

THE VICTORIA CROSS EDITION WITH FIFTY-FOUR SIGNATURES & SPECIAL EDITION BOOK

Commemorating the twenty-three aircrew of Bomber Command who were awarded the Victoria Cross is the supreme decoration - FOR VALOR. This incredible FIFTY-FOUR signature Edition is signed by a remarkable collection of Bomber Command veterans. The edition also includes a copy of the book HEROIC ENDEAVOUR and is signed by the author.Each print is issued with a signed copy of the book Heroic Endeavour and beautifully conservation matted to include a miniature VC and the original signatures of four of these remarkable and brave airmen . The signatures include the FIFTY in The Bomber Command Edition, plus these additional four (4) for a total of FIFTY-FOUR Signatures!

  • Group Captain LEONARD CHESHIRE VC OM DSO** DFC - Pilot 617 Squadron 
  • Warrant Officer NORMAN JACKSON VC - Flight Engineer 106 Squadron 
  • Wing Commander ROD LEAROYD VC - Pilot 49 Squadron 
  • Flight Lieutenant BILL REID VC - Pilot 61 Squadron

 

THE BOMBER COMMAND EDITION WITH FIFTY SIGNATURES & SPECIAL EDITION BOOK

This incredible FIFTY signature Bomber Command Edition is signed by a remarkable collection of Bomber Command veterans. The edition also includes a copy of the book HEROIC ENDEAVOUR and is signed by the author.

 

THE BOMBER COMMAND ARTIST PROOF WITH FIFTY SIGNATURES & SPECIAL EDITION BOOK

This incredible FIFTY signature Bomber Command Edition is signed by a remarkable collection of Bomber Command veterans. The edition also includes a copy of the book HEROIC ENDEAVOUR and is signed by the author.

 

FINALLY, THE 50 SIGNATURES BOMBER COMMAND VETERANS:

The signatures on this special print include:

  • W/O BILL BELL - Navigator 103 & 166 Sqns
  • W/O JIM BOOKER - Navigator 635 Sqn 
  • Flt Lt KEN CARLTON - Flt Eng 156 & 7 & 635 Sqns 
  • Flt Lt ERIC CLARKE - MiD WOP Air Gunner 49 Sqn
  • W/O RICHARD CURNOCK - Rear Gunner 425 Sqn 
  • W/O ERIC EVANS - Rear Gunner 463 Sqn 
  • W/O REG EVES - Rear & MU Air Gunner 550 Sqn
  • Flt Lt DENNIS FIELD - Pilot 90 Sqn 
  • F/O GEORGE FRENCH - Bomb Aimer 76 Sqn 
  • W/O HARRY GOUGH - Rear Gunner 10 Sqn 
  • F/O LES HADLEY - Navigator 40, 139 & 156 Sqns 
  • Flt Lt JOHN HALL DFC - Rear Gunner 106 & 44 Sqns 
  • W/O JEFF HILDRETH - WOP 170 Sqn 
  • Flt Sgt KEN JENKINSON - WOP Air Gunner 57 & 617 Sqns 
  • W/O KEN JOHNSON - MU Air Gunner 61 & 9 Sqns 
  • W/O NORMAN JONES - Flt Eng 625 Sqn 
  • Flt Lt WILLIAM KELBRICK - AG RG MU 50 & 9 Sqns 
  • Flt Lt - BERT - KIRTLAND DFC - WOP Air Gunner 76 Sqn 
  • Flt Lt R L C LASHAM DFC - Pilot 9 & 97 Sqns 
  • Flt Sgt RUDOLF LEKSINSKI - WOP 300 Sqn 
  • W/O JACK LINAKER - Rear Gunner 9 Sqn 
  • Flt Sgt NORMAN LUSHER - WOP/AG 9 Sqn 
  • F/O LEN McNAMARA DFC - Rear Gunner 10 & 158 & 75 Sqns 
  • W/O FRED MALTAS - Flt Eng 51 & 35 Sqns 
  • Flt Sgt LEN MANNING - Rear Gunner 57 Sqn 
  • W/O FRANK MANNION - Rear Gunner 10 Sqn 
  • W/O JOHN MORRISON - WOP/AG 78 & 51 & 35 Sqns 
  • Flt Lt - BLUEY - MOTTERSHEAD DFC - Pilot 158 Sqn 
  • Flt Lt HARRY OAKEBY - Flt Eng 432 Sqn 
  • W/O KEN O BRIEN DFM - Rear Gunner 10 Sqn 
  • W/O LOU PARSONS - Flt Eng 75 Sqn 
  • W/O ERNIE PATTERSON DFM - WOP/AG 635 
  • Sqn W/O JOHN PEARL - MU Air Gunner 207 Sqn 
  • W/O KEN ROGERS - WOP/AG 9 Sqn 
  • Sqn Ldr JOHN ROWLAND DSO DFC* - Pilot 12 & 613 & 625 Sqns 
  • Flt Lt RON SMITH DFC - Rear Gunner 9 & 617 Sqns 
  • W/O REX STATHAM - Flt Eng 158 Sqn 
  • Flt Lt - DICK - STARKEY - Pilot 106 Sqn 
  • F/O MALCOLM STAVES - WOP/AG 207 Sqn 
  • Flt Lt PHIL TETLOW - WOP/AG 9 Sqn 
  • W/O SAM THOMPSON - MU Air Gunner 103 & 9 Sqns 
  • Flt Lt WILF TUNSTALL DFC - Rear Gunner 158 Sqn 
  • Flt Sgt ERIC VARNEY - MU Air Gunner 207 Sqn 
  • F/O FRANK WHEELER - Rear Gunner 466 Sqn 
  • W/O ANDREZJ WESOLOWSKI - WOP/AG 304 Sqn 
  • W/O TONY WINSER - Rear Gunner 626 Sqn 
  • F/O RAYMOND WORRALL - Flt Eng 44 Sqn

About this Print:

As the massive Lancaster bomber looms majestically over them the ever vigilant ground crew begin the task of preparing their aircraft for the coming night operation. Checking and repairing and double-checking again to making sure that nothing goes wrong on the next trip. Nothing that could endanger the lives of the crew who depend on them. It will be a race against time. This magnificent new Robert Taylor Lancaster bomber drawing is signed by the distinguished aircrew who flew with Bomber Command during World War II. The print pays tribute to all the bomber crews who - night after night when Britain stood facing uncertainty - resolutely carried the fight to the enemy and delivered their deadly payloads deep in the heart of Germany.

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