{"product_id":"jet-hunters-by-robert-taylor-ap","title":"Jet Hunters by Robert Taylor. (AP)","description":"DHM6092AP. Jet Hunters by Robert Taylor. \u003cp\u003e On 10th April 1945, thirteen hundred bombers of the Mighty Eighth set out to destroy the last of the Luftwaffe's jet force.  But, unknown to the bomber crews and their fighter escort, the enemy jets were already airborne and waiting to spring their deadly trap.  As the war in mainland Europe entered its final, bloody phase, the German Armies defending Berlin fought on with a savage determination, slowly disintegrating before the mighty weapon of war unleashed against them.  What remained of the Luftwaffe was mercilessly pounded from the air, their airfields hammered relentlessly.  Aircraft, fuel, spare parts, ammunition and pilots all in short supply but still they fought on, with deadly effect.  At the forefront of the German offensive and pivotal during the defence of the Reich, were the highly advanced jet fighters of the Luftwaffe, and in particular the legendary Me262.  B17s of the First Air Division with streaming contrails in the cold clear air as they turn for home.  Several Me262s have already torn through the massed formation, but a P-51 from the escorting 356th Fighter Group has quickly spotted his target and presses home his attack.  The hunter becomes the hunted as the Mustang pilot, Wayne Gatlin, skillfully positions himself behind the Me262 ready for the kill.  Throughout the final stages of the war there were many examples of the determination and skill of Allied pilots flying slower piston-engined fighters triumphing over the cream of the Luftwaffe in their highly advanced but often temperamental jet fighters. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplied with companion print \u003ci\u003eBlack November Day\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSigned by Major General Wayne C Gatlin,\u003cbr\u003e Sqn Ldr Jurek Mencel DFC, KM*** AFM***,\u003cbr\u003e Flt Lt Joseph Peterburs,\u003cbr\u003eColonel Donald Cummings (deceased),\u003cbr\u003eColonel Arthur Jeffrey (deceased),\u003cbr\u003eCaptain Wayne L Coleman,\u003cbr\u003eLieutenant Colonel Huie Lamb,\u003cbr\u003eMajor Erich Rudorffer (deceased) (companion print),\u003cbr\u003eOberleutnant Walter Schuck (deceased) (companion print),\u003cbr\u003eMajor Hans-Ekkehard Bob (companion print),\u003cbr\u003eFeldwebel Ernest Giefing (companion print),\u003cbr\u003eLeutnant Norbert Hannig (companion print),\u003cbr\u003eMajor General Edward Giller\u003cbr\u003eand\u003cbr\u003eCaptian Clayton Gross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePilot's edition of 25 artist proofs.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Paper size 35 inches x 25 inches (89cm x 64cm)  Image size 28.5 inches x 17 inches (73cm x 43cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military Aviation Art Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54135243112781,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5449\/9149\/files\/2026NEWdhm6092.jpg?v=1781872040","url":"https:\/\/militaryaviationartprints.com\/products\/jet-hunters-by-robert-taylor-ap","provider":"Military Aviation Art Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}