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HUNTERS AT DAWN
by Robert Taylor
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PART OF THE THREE HUNDRED CLUB PORTFOLIO
It became known as the most exclusive club
in the history of air combat - the Three
Hundred Club!
Those Aces with over 100 victories were
exceptional; to reach 200 victories was a
spectacular achievement. Yet two men went
even further shooting down more than 300
enemy aircraft which placed them in a league
of their own. They were the elite of the
elite, and their names are legendary - Erich
Hartmann and Gerhard Barkhorn.
It is no surprise that these iconic Aces
scored their victories whilst flying with the
legendary fighter wing JG52 and the
Geschwader boasted some of greatest
Luftwaffe pilots of WWII among its ranks -
including the top three Aces of all time.
Such renowned pilots as Gunther Rall (275
victories), Wilhelm Batz (237 victories),
Hermann Graf (212 victories) and Helmut
Lipfert (203 victories) helped this
formidable unit notch up more than 10,000
victories making it the most successful
fighter wing in history.
Robert Taylor, the world's premier aviation
artist, has created a stunning portfolio
dedicated to the two highest scoring fighter
pilots of all time. Hunters at Dawn is the
first release in this pair and features Hptm.
Gerhard Barkhorn, Gruppenkommandeur of
II./JG52. The great Ace, flying his Bf109 G-
6, leads the Stab as they climb out from
their base near the Black Sea, early
November 1943. The crisp air of day break is
temporarily punctuated by the roar of
Daimler-Benz engines as the deadly
Messerschmitt fighters set off on their daily
hunt for Soviet aircraft over the front
line.
The legendary Gruppenkommandeur was by now
close to his 200th victory, a feat he
achieved on 30 November 1943. Even then
little did he or his comrades know that this
was only a temporary milestone in his
exceptional combat career - although the
enemy might have feared it.
Overall print size: 32" wide x 24" high
In tribute to this great Ace the edition is signed by iconic Luftwaffe Aces who flew on the Russian Front and the Tribute Edition includes the original signature of Barkhorn himself.
THE SIGNATURES
Joining Robert Taylor in signing every print are two renowned Luftwaffe Fighter Aces who flew on the Eastern Front during World War II:
Oberfeldwebel WILLI RESCHKE
Knight's Cross / 27 victories
Leutnant HUGO BROCH
Knight's Cross / 81 victories
THE BARKHORN TRIBUTE EDITION
Each print is issued with an ORIGINAL PENCIL work specially created by Robert Taylor. The drawing is signed by three Luftwaffe fighter Aces and conservation matted to include the original signatures of three more - including Gerhard Barkhorn.
The Aces included in this historic edition amassed a staggering total of 1012 victories between them!
Major HANS-EKKEHARD BOB
Knight's Cross / 60 victories
Oberleutnant WALTER SCHUCK
Knight's Cross, Oak Leaves / 206 victories
Oberleutnant WALTER WOLFRUM
Knight's Cross / 137 victories
THE MATTED SIGNATURES
Major FRANZ EISENACH
Knight's Cross / 129 victories
Oberleutnant ADOLF GLUNZ
Knight's Cross, Oak Leaves / 71 victories
Major GERHARD BARKHORN
Knight's Cross, Oak Leaves, Swords / 301 victories
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THE LIMITED EDITION
US $325.00 UK £215.00
Edition Size - 375
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THE ARTIST PROOFS
US $450.00 UK £325.00
Edition Size - 25
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THE REMARQUES
US $1195.00 UK £825.00
Edition Size - 15
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THE DOUBLE REMARQUES (subject to availability)
US $2095.00 UK £1425.00
Edition Size - 10
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THE BARKHORN TRIBUTE EDITION (subject to availability)
US $3995.00 UK £2995.00
Edition Size - 10
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