{"product_id":"no-turning-back-by-robert-taylor-copy","title":"No Turning Back by Robert Taylor - Victoria Cross Portfolio Remarque Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn November 1943 Bill Reid headed out for a night bombing attack on Dusseldorf. After crossing the coast of Holland they were hit by an Me110 Night Fighter. The windscreen was shattered, a wing damaged making the Lancaster difficult to control. Reid was injured in the head, shoulders and hands, he continued towards the target. Over Germany they were attacked again by a Fw190.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBill Reid was injured again; the navigator and wireless operator were killed. The heating and communications failed and only the rear turret was operational. Reid continued towards the target having memorized the route. After successfully bombing the target navigating by the Polar Star, Bill Reid severely wounded and losing consciousness brought the Lancaster home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor not turning back despite multiple injuries and problems with the Lancaster, Bill Reid was awarded the Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross Portfolio remarque edition is signed by twelve RAF pilots and crew including Bill Reid. It comes with two companion prints. \"Two Minutes to Target\" signed by ACM Lewis Hodges, a further print \"Crossing the Coast\" and a matted print \u003cspan\u003e\"Over the Dortmund Ems Canal\"\u003c\/span\u003e with the signature of Rod Learoyd in the matting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Size, 32\" x 23\", Two Minutes 20\" x 16\", Crossing 17\" x 12\" Dortmund Ems 12\" x 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Aviation Art","offers":[{"title":"Victoria Cross Portfolio Remarque","offer_id":46179727507647,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/7267\/1267\/files\/IMG_6118.jpg?v=1788984225","url":"https:\/\/collectorsaviationart.com\/products\/no-turning-back-by-robert-taylor-copy","provider":"Collectors Aviation Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}