Headlong Into the Clash
Messerschmitt Bf109G head-on attack on a B-17 formation with it's P-51 escort
Headlong Into the Clash © Robert Taylor
Headlong Into the Clash © Robert Taylor 
Headlong Into the Clash Fighter Escort Companion print © Robert Taylor 
Headlong Into the Clash Tribute Pencil Drawing © Robert Taylor
Description
Editions
The art print 'Headlong into the Clash' by aviation artist Robert Taylor has captured a moment during that massive aerial battle in January 1945 near Ludwigslust in northern Germany, as enemy fighters from JG300 and JG301 make a head-on attack through a close formation of B-17s from the 390th Bomb Group who are heading to bomb Magdeburg. But their ever-vigilant P-51 escorts are aware of the threat and quickly engage the enemy with devastating results.
In the centre of the action Flt Lt Joe Peterburs of the 20th Fighter Group screams past the Bf109G of Lt Bruno Klostermann from II./JG300 who is attempting to penetrate the bomber formation. Peterburs claimed an Fw190 during the battle, Klostermann, however, will not survive the day.
All 'Headlong Into the Clash' editions are autographed by distinguished USAAF and Luftwaffe veterans who fought during the Defense of the Reich, adding great historical importance to this stunning release. Many of the signatories are sadly no longer with us, giving aviation art connoisseurs a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable and valuable collector’s piece.
All 'Headlong Into the Clash' editions are autographed by distinguished USAAF and Luftwaffe veterans who fought during the Defense of the Reich, adding great historical importance to this stunning release. Many of the signatories are sadly no longer with us, giving aviation art connoisseurs a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable and valuable collector’s piece.
Editions
- 200 Limited Edition, signed by the artist and three veterans who fought in this epic battle:
Lt Günther Sinnecker, Bf109 Ace with JG302 & JG300 / 5 victories
Col Joe Peterburs, Pilot on P-51s with the 20th FG / 2 victories
T/Sgt William Stovall, Top Turret Gunner on B-17s with the 390th BG - 75 Collectors Edition, 7 signatures), signed by a further four veterans who flew during the Defense of the Reich:
Lt Col ‘Lucky’ Lowman, Pilot on P-51s with the 20th FG
1st Lt Ken Sharpe, Pilot on B-17s with the 388th BG
Oblt Günther Seeger KC, An Ace on Bf109s with JG2 & JG53 / 56 victories
Oblt Walter Wolfrum KC, An Ace on Bf109s with JG52 / 137 victories - 25 Collectors Artist's Proofs, signed as above.
- 160 War in Europe Edition, (13 signatures), also issued with the stunning companion print FIGHTER ESCORT.
Each portfolio is signed by a further six veterans who flew during this crucial period:
Fw Oskar Bösch, a Bf109s & Fw190s Ace with JG3 / 18 victories
Lt Fritz Tegtmeier KC, an Ace on Bf109s & Me262s with JG54 & JG7 / 146 victories
1st Lt Leo Croce, Co-Pilot on B-17s with 398th BG
Col ‘Bud’ Anderson, an Ace on P-51s with the 357th FG / 16¼ victories
Lt Col Walter Drake, Pilot on P-51s with the 479th FG / 1 victory
Capt Leo Kerns (companion), Pilot on P-51s with the 20th FG / 1 victory - 15 Remarques, signed as above (sold out)
- 10 Double Remarques, signed as above (sold out)
- 10 Tribute Edition (sold out), with nineteen signatures and an original pencil drawing! Representing the ultimate in collecting, this exceptional edition comprises all signatures of the War in Europe Edition and is issued with an Original Pencil work specially created by Robert Taylor. Each drawing is signed by two leading Bf109 Luftwaffe Aces and a famous P-51 Mustang Ace:
GenLt Günther Rall KC. Flew Bf109s & Fw190s with JG52 & JG300 - the 3rd highest-scoring Ace in history with 275 victories.
Maj Hans-Ekkehard BOB KC. An Ace who flew Bf109s, Fw190s & Me262s with JG54, JG3 & JV44, scoring 60 victories
Brig Gen Robin Olds. Legendary USAAF Fighter Ace on P-38s & P-51s with the 479th FG, scoring 17 victoriesEach drawing is conservation matted to include the original signatures of a further three pilots of both the Luftwaffe and USAAF who fought in the skies over Germany as the Allies pushed for victory during WWII:
Col Harry Mumford. A B-17 pilot with the 95th BG who led the first USAAF daylight raid on Berlin.
Gen Paul Douglas. Flying P-47s with the 368th FG, he scored 8 victories and became was one of the most decorated US Aces.
Oblt Walter Schuck KC. Flew Bf109s & Me262s with JG5 & JG7 scoring 206 victories. He was finally shot down by Joe Peterburs.
Published December 2017
Image Height ca.
42
cm
Overall Height ca.
61
cm
Overall Width ca.
82
cm
Image Width ca.
65
cm
