Assault on the Capital by Robert Taylor
Assault on the Capital by Robert Taylor
Assault on the Capital Aces edition, shows the first major raid on London on September 7th 1940 which caused huge fires and terrific damage to the London docks. Fighter command scrambled 21 squadrons to meet the raid. This marked the Luftwaffe change in tactics from attacking RAF airfield to attacking London. This tactical change is said to have cost the Luftwaffe the Battle of Britain.
The print depicts Ju88's escorted by Me109E's coming under attack by Hurricanes of RAF 242 squadron. The Aces Edition is signed by five fighter pilot Knights Cross holders, Adolf Dickfeld, Heinz Lange, Gunther Rall, Ernst- Wilhelm Reinert and Erich Rudorffer.
Two editions are available the Limited Edition and the Artist Proof Edition.