The Blond Knight
Erich Hartmann climbs out of his Messerschmitt Bf109G-6 of Stab I./JG53.
The Blond Knight © Robert Taylor
The Blond Knight © Robert Taylor
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The art print 'The Blond Knight' by aviation artist Robert Taylor portrays Erich Hartmann climbing out of his Bf109G-6 at Weszperem’s snow-covered airfield after returning from another arduous mission leading Stab I./JG53 with whom, on 4 February he downed a Yak-9. It was his 337th victory.
This print is part of a stunning portfolio dedicated to the two highest scoring flghter pilots of all time, the legendary Gerhard Barkhorn and Erich Hartmann. Both men who shot down more than 300 enemy aircraft and therefore became known as the most exclusive club in the history of air combat - the 'Three Hundred Club!'
- 375 Limited Edition. In tribute to this great Ace the edition is signed by iconic Luftwaffe Aces who flew on the Russian Front:
Unteroffizier HUBERT-LUDWIG PFLAUM, EK
Hauptmann KARL-FRITZ SCHLOSSSTEIN, German Cross in Gold, 8 aerial victories - 25 Artist's Proof, signed as above
- 15 Remarques, signed as above
- 10 Double-Remarques, signed as above (subject to availability)
- 10 Hartmann Tribute Edition (subject to availability)
Each print is issued with an original pencil work specially created by Robert Taylor. The drawing is signed by four Luftwaffe fighter Aces and conservation matted to include the original signatures of three more - including Erich Hartmann. The Pilots included in this historic edition amassed a staggering total of 1000 victories between them:
Generalleutnant GÜNTHER RALL, KCOS, 275 aerial victories
Feldwebel OSKAR BÖSCH, IC 1st Class, 18 aerial victories
Oberstleutnant HEINZ MARQUARDT, KC, 121 aerial victories
Leutnant HUGO BROCH, KC, 81 aerial victories
The matted signatures:
Generalmajor JOSEF HAIBÖCK, KC, 77 aerial victories
Major FRITZ LOSIGKEIT, KC, 68 aerial victories
Oberst ERICH HARTMANN, KCOSD, 352 aerial victories
Published January 2017
Overall Height ca.
81
cm
Overall Width ca.
61
cm
