OPEN ASSAULT
by Robert Taylor

The Junkers Ju87 Sturzkampfbomber, known to the British simply as the Stuka, had already acquired a deadly reputation across Europe, its siren screaming as the ungainly dive-bomber struck terror into the hearts of those below.

In 1940 its pilots crossed the Channel with their grim-looking aircraft to terrorise the southern towns and ports of England.

Robert Taylor’s memorable painting ‘Open Assault’, depicts Hurricanes of 501 Squadron attacking a force of Ju87 Stukas as they dive-bomb naval vessels and installations in the port of Dover on 29 July 1940.

High explosive bombs detonate within the sheltered anchorage as escorting Bf109s from JG51 race in to protect their lumbering charges.

Four Stukas and two Me109s are despatched, for the loss of just one RAF aircraft.

Overall print size: 33” wide x 25¼” high

Prints of this epic encounter have been signed by RAF and Luftwaffe veterans of the Battle of Britain, and Luftwaffe Stuka pilots, providing aviation enthusiasts with a collectors gem.

THE LIMITED EDITION
Every print in the Limited Edition has been signed by one of the last surviving Luftwaffe Stuka pilots from the war and two pilots that flew Hurricanes in the Battle of Britain.

Group Captain BYRON DUCKENFIELD AFC
Leutnant WILHELM NOLLER
Wing Commander TONY PICKERING

THE COLLECTORS EDITION
The SIX signature Collectors Edition is also signed by the following veterans of the Battle of Britain:

Squadron Leader DOUGLAS NICHOLLS DFC
Major ERIC RUDORFFER
Oberleutnant GÜNTHER SEEGER

THE GENERALS EDITION
Each of these EIGHT signature prints were individually hand signed by two of the most prominant Aces of the War including General Johannes Steinhoff who signed in England, September 1990, and can now be released under arrangements made at that time with General Steinhoff.

General JOHANNES STEINHOFF 1913 – 1994
Generalleutnant GÜNTHER RALL

THE RUDEL TRIBUTE PROOF
With ALL the components of the Generals Edition, the Tribute Proof Edition is released with a unique, ORIGINAL, hand-signed and hand-numbered pencil drawing by artist Robert Taylor, matted to include the authentic wartime signature of HANS-ULRICH RUDEL, the most successful Stuka Ace in history, his wingman HELMUT FICKEL, together with three other eminent Stuka pilots, all holders of the Knights Cross. The main print, Open Assault, is also signed by Battle of Britain Luftwaffe Ace Hans-Ekkehard Bob.
THIS INCREDIBLE EDITION IS LIMITED TO JUST TEN COPIES WORLDWIDE:

Oberst HANS-ULRICH RUDEL 1916 – 1982
Oberleutnant HELMUT FICKEL (matted)
Major FRANZ KIESLICH (matted)
Oberst KURT KUHLMEY (matted)
Oberstleutnant HANS-KARL STEPP (matted)
Major HANS-EKKEHARD BOB (main print)

 The Limited Edition
US $320.00 UK £200.00
Edition Size - 400

The Collectors Edition
US $395.00 UK £250.00
Edition Size - 250

The Generals Edition (subject to availability)
US $520.00 UK £325.00
Edition Size - 150

The Collectors Edition Artist Proofs
US $595.00 UK £375.00
Edition Size - 25

The Rudel Tribute Proofs (subject to availability)
US $3200.00 UK £2100.00   SOLD OUT!
Edition Size - 10

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Before you purchase, please visit my home page at http://printsofwar.com for important information on these collectable and very possibly great investments for the future. They are limited editions and once they are gone, they are gone!

I have sold some, such as the Bismark, in the past and wished I'd kept them myself, as the value tripled and quadrupled on several of them, within months, after they had sold out.

You will find a growing number of mainly, limited edition prints, for your collections. These will have been painted, or drawn, by some of the finest military artists in the world today.

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Ray Cunningham
Sovereign Art Company, Inc.

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