ONCE IN A LIFETIME - American Eagles
A unique book & framed print...
Under American law, in 1940 it was illegal for U.S. citizens to join the armed forces of foreign nations and yet many hundreds of American citizens volunteered to fly with the RAF and RCAF, in fact they even formed their own squadrons – the Eagle Squadrons.
FOURTH FIGHTER PATROL
Framed Print by Robert Taylor
Climbing on full power, P-51 Mustangs of the Fourth Fighter Group patrol the skies over northern France ahead of the main force of Eighth Air Force bombers, 1944.
Originally released in 1987, Robert's timeless piece has been personally signed by FOUR famous P-51 pilots who flew with the 4th Fighter Group... find out more HERE!
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WAR EAGLES
Veteran-signed Book
At the time of publication in 1943, author James Saxon Childers was a Colonel in the USAAF and his book served as 'the personal history of that group of courageous young Americans who joined the RAF because they loved flying and couldn't wait for the U.S. to get into the war.
Unlike anything we've ever seen, this unique book features an incredible SIXTY-SIX original autographs of pilots who flew with the 4th Fighter Group during WWII.
Given it was signed during the war, many of the names listed were either shot down in action, either spending time as a PoW or sadly not surviving.
We're sure this unique set won't be around for long, find out more about them HERE!
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EAGLE SQUADRON SCRAMBLE
Matted Limited Edition Print by Robert Taylor
There's a thunderous roar of Merlin engines as the American volunteers of 71 Sqn RAF power up their Spitfire Mk.Vbs ready to scramble into action, summer 1941.
This memorable collector's piece is personally signed by Colonel JIM GOODSON – one of the most famous Eagle Squadron pilots who flew both Spitfires and P-51 Mustangs, finishing the war with 15 victories.
Find out more about this matted print HERE!
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EAGLE FORCE
Framed Limited Edition by Robert Taylor
Spitfire Mk.Vbs of 71 Sqn RAF return to their base at North Weald, September 1941. The young American pilots perhaps taking a brief moment to marvel at the myriad colours of the late evening sun – welcome relief from the perils of recent air combat with the Luftwaffe high above the English Channel.
Framed to full conservation standards to include reproduction RAF wings, this stunning print is signed by THREE highly-regarded Eagle Squadron pilots... find out who HERE!
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THE MIGHTY EIGHTH
New Commemorative Book
Beautifully illustrated using an unparalleled collection of paintings, drawings and specially created maps and diagrams from the archives of the Military Gallery, this book is not simply a collection of artwork; first and foremost it is a historically accurate recollection of events, painstakingly researched with the assistance of leading historians.
Pre-order your copy today HERE!
