Original Pencil Drawings by Richard Taylor - NOW IN STOCK!

We're proud to showcase a selection of Richard's recent work featuring an array of different aircraft and some amazing veteran signatures!

11 March 2022

Richard is regarded as one of the most gifted pencil artists in the industry and his original drawings are hugely sought after, finished in the graphite and paint combination that has gained him international acclaim. It is no surprise that his original works are in such high demand!

 

PREPARING FOR THE NIGHT AHEAD

 

This amazingly detailed drawing show ground crew work tirelessly to make sure the mighty Lancaster bombers are fuelled and ready for the next night-time raid over occupied Europe. Adding great authenticity is has been drawn on paper that we've had signed at the Gallery over a number of years by a whopping TWENTY-NINE veterans who served with RAF Bomber Command including Pathfinders and Dambusters. Find out who signed it HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------

SABRE SWEEP

F-86 Sabres of the 1st Fighter Group’s 94th Fighter Squadron, the first squadron to be equipped with North American’s revolutionary swept-wing jet. Making this piece even more special we've included in the matting the original autographs of two famous pilots who flew Sabres in Korea... find out about these two extraordinary signees HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------

GUY PENROSE GIBSON

This superb tribute to the leader of the raid has been expertly framed to include a museum-quality reproduction sweetheart brevet and a miniature Victoria Cross. Find out more about this tribute piece HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------

EN-ROUTE TO THE MÖHNE

 

The unmistakable thunder of 12 cylinder Merlin engines at full throttle shatter the night as the airmen of 617 Squadron follow the course of a large canal in the Netherlands. This detailed study has been framed to full conservation standards to include the original signature of the pilot of Lancaster 'AJ-L'... find out who that is HERE!

 

---------------------------------------------------------------------

MOMENT OF DESTRUCTION

Despite the heavy flak, the first wave commence their attack on the mighty Möhne dam. Adding great authenticity, we've included in the matting an original signature of the pilot of Lancaster 'AJ-P'... find out more HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------

GLOSTER METEOR

A detailed study of the first British jet fighter which has been expertly framed to include the original signatures of two highly decorated veterans who flew the Meteor... find out more information HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------

GROUND SUPPORT

As hard working ground crew finish their tasks, this huge Lancaster stands at dispersal while her crew await the call to embark on their next daring mission. Making it even more special, two highly-regarded veterans who both served as Rear Gunners on Lancasters have personally signed the drawing... find out more HERE!

---------------------------------------------------------------------

These drawings are IN STOCK and ready for immediate collection or fully-insured worldwide shipping.

CONTACT US to secure yours!

<< back to news