Dangerous Coast by Robert Taylor. (B)

Mosquitoes from RAF Coastal Command's Banff Strike Wing race through a deep-sided Norwegian fjord following a successful rocket strike against enemy coastal shipping. The de Havilland Mosquito was arguably the finest multi-role combat aircraft of World War II and, remarkably, one of the few front-line aircraft constructed almost entirely of wood - few other warbirds were built for so many different duties. Amongst its countless roles it formed the core of Coastal Command's legendary anti-shipping strike force, and it is this role that is the subject of this painting, paying tribute to the Mosquito crews of World War II. A large force of Mosquitoes from RAF Coastal Command's Banff Strike Wing exit a deep-sided fjord along Norway's rugged, heavily defended mountainous coast. In the distance, smoke and explosions reverberate from their successful rocket strike against enemy coastal shipping, destroying yet another cargo of iron ore destined for the furnaces of Germany's industrial war machine. Above them P-51 Mustangs provide top cover support should any patrolling enemy fighters decide to make an appearance.

Signed by :
Flight Lieutenant Brian Beattie,
Flight Lieutenant Des Curtis DFC,
Warrant Officer Richard Dick Maywood,
Flt Lt Roger Calvert,
Flight Lieutenant Terry Clark,
Flight Lieutenant Ray Harington,
W/O S. F. (Paddy) Hope,
Flying Officer Charles Parker DFM,
Sqn Ldr John Pemberton
and
Pilot Officer Jim Weston.

Collectors edition of 175 prints.

Paper size 27.5 inches x 19 inches (70cm x 48cm)