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Strike and Strike Again by Robert Taylor. - Cranston Military Prints

Strike and Strike Again by Robert Taylor.


Strike and Strike Again by Robert Taylor.

By the spring of 1945, Germanys once all-conquering submarine fleet, driven by allied forces from its bases in estern France, had fled to the relative safety of the Norwegian fjords - territory still remaining under German occupation since 1940. In one of Hitlers last stands, more than 100 U-Boats, merchant freighters, flakships, and other military vessels were hathered in the narrow fjords, laying up by day and sailing undercover of darkness. They were a menace that had to be dealt with. Tasked with the difficult job of eliminating this force were the Beaufighters and Mosquitos of RAF Coastal Commands Strike Wings based in Scotland. - Our job was to go after this shipping and sink it - recalled Wing Commader Colin Milson, C.O. of No. 455s Beaufighters. - The fjords were often just 200 - 300 yards across with cliffs rising vertically up 2000 feet, the deep water allowing the German shipping to get in beneath these high overhanging cliffs. This made for difficult and dangerous flying, exacerbated by the heavy flak and machine gun fire that always welcomed us.
Item Code : DHM2581DStrike and Strike Again by Robert Taylor. - Editions Available
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RAF Aircrew Edition: Signed Limited Edition of 450 prints. Image size 28 inches x 16 inches (72cm x 41cm)
Corbin, Harold
Died : 2017
Flying Officer Harold Corbin CGM (deceased)
Harold Corbin joined the RAF in November 1940 and was sent to the United States to train as a pilot. On completion he returned to England as a Sergeant and after several positions was posted to 235 Squadron at RAF Portreath flying operations on Beaufighters. He completed many missions attacking various ports and enemy shipping on the French coast and in the Bay of Biscay. In 1944 he converted onto Mosquitos and joined 248 Squadron at RAF Banff, part of the Banff Strike Wing. The Banff Wing wa
Signature Value : £30
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Doughty, Les
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Warrant Officer Les Doughty DFM
Joining the RAF in 1939 as a driver, Les Doughty was posted overseas to serve in Iraq. In 1941 he applied for, and was accepted, to be a pilot and went on to train in Rhodesia. In 1943 his first operational posting was to 248 Squadron flying Beaufighters from RAF Predannack, providing fighter escorts and coastal patrols, with combat strikes mostly against enemy shipping. He moved with 248 Squadron to RAF Portreath and converted to Mosquitos. In early 1944 whilst out on a strike mission, he a
Signature Value : £20
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Graham, Herbert
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Flight Lieutenant Herbert Bert Graham
Bert Graham joined the RAF in 1941 and was immediately posted to a pilot training station in Torquay, Devon. After passing his final exams he then went on to fly Tiger Moths, before being posted to RAF Brize Norton flying Oxfords. In 1942 Bert transferred to start flying with 143 Squadron on Blenheims, but quickly moved on to Beaufighters with the North Coates Strike Wing. For his second tour Bert was posted to Scotland flying Mosquitos, where, before the end of hostilities, he completed many
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Robert Taylor

Signature(s) value alone : £85		£40 Off!Now : £210.00

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RAF Aircrew Edition: Artist Proof Edition of 25 prints. Image size 28 inches x 16 inches (72cm x 41cm)
Corbin, Harold
Died : 2017
Flying Officer Harold Corbin CGM (deceased)
Harold Corbin joined the RAF in November 1940 and was sent to the United States to train as a pilot. On completion he returned to England as a Sergeant and after several positions was posted to 235 Squadron at RAF Portreath flying operations on Beaufighters. He completed many missions attacking various ports and enemy shipping on the French coast and in the Bay of Biscay. In 1944 he converted onto Mosquitos and joined 248 Squadron at RAF Banff, part of the Banff Strike Wing. The Banff Wing wa
Signature Value : £30
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Doughty, Les
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PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Warrant Officer Les Doughty DFM
Joining the RAF in 1939 as a driver, Les Doughty was posted overseas to serve in Iraq. In 1941 he applied for, and was accepted, to be a pilot and went on to train in Rhodesia. In 1943 his first operational posting was to 248 Squadron flying Beaufighters from RAF Predannack, providing fighter escorts and coastal patrols, with combat strikes mostly against enemy shipping. He moved with 248 Squadron to RAF Portreath and converted to Mosquitos. In early 1944 whilst out on a strike mission, he a
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Graham, Herbert
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PHOTO
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Flight Lieutenant Herbert Bert Graham
Bert Graham joined the RAF in 1941 and was immediately posted to a pilot training station in Torquay, Devon. After passing his final exams he then went on to fly Tiger Moths, before being posted to RAF Brize Norton flying Oxfords. In 1942 Bert transferred to start flying with 143 Squadron on Blenheims, but quickly moved on to Beaufighters with the North Coates Strike Wing. For his second tour Bert was posted to Scotland flying Mosquitos, where, before the end of hostilities, he completed many
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Robert Taylor

Signature(s) value alone : £85		£325.00

Quantity:
RAF Victory in Europe. Signed Limited Edition of 400 prints. Image size 28 inches x 16 inches (72cm x 41cm)
Harrington, Ray

Flight Lieutenant Ray Harrington
Ray joined the RAF in 1941, completing his training in South Africa. In January 1944 he was posted to 603 Squadron flying Beaufighters in North Africa. Here he teamed up with navigator, Warrant Officer A.E. 'Bert' Winwood, and from where they launched attacks across the Mediterranean into Crete, Greece and the Aegean Islands against shipping, harbour installations and enemy aircraft with much success. In December 1944 they were posted to 235 Squadron Coastal Command, part of the Banff S
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Webb, Maurice
Died : 2018
Flying Officer Maurice Webb DFM (deceased)
Maurice joined the RAF in 1942, and trained as an observer/ wireless operator/ gunner. In October 1943 he was posted to 235 Squadron based at RAF Portreath, flying Beaufighters attacking shipping and harbour installations. In 1944 he converted to Mosquitos, and joined 248 Squadron, moving on to serve with the Banff Strike Wing until March 1945. He was awarded the DFM in August 1944, and then spent time flying in a RAF Walrus on Air Sea Rescue operations. He had flown with Harold Corbin as his c
Signature Value : £40
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Curtis, Des
Flight Lieutenant Des Curtis DFC
Originally a Wireless Operator / Gunner with No.235 Sqn on Beaufighters before converting to Mosquitos as a Navigator. He helped form 618 Sqn for ops against the Tirpitz, and then had success against U-boat pens om the French coast. In September 1944 he joined 248 Sqn Banff Strike Wing in Scotland.
Signature Value : £35
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Parfitt, Bill
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Warrant Officer Bill Parfitt
Signature Value : £25
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Corbin, Harold
Died : 2017
Flying Officer Harold Corbin CGM (deceased)
Harold Corbin joined the RAF in November 1940 and was sent to the United States to train as a pilot. On completion he returned to England as a Sergeant and after several positions was posted to 235 Squadron at RAF Portreath flying operations on Beaufighters. He completed many missions attacking various ports and enemy shipping on the French coast and in the Bay of Biscay. In 1944 he converted onto Mosquitos and joined 248 Squadron at RAF Banff, part of the Banff Strike Wing. The Banff Wing wa
Signature Value : £30
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Doughty, Les
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Warrant Officer Les Doughty DFM
Joining the RAF in 1939 as a driver, Les Doughty was posted overseas to serve in Iraq. In 1941 he applied for, and was accepted, to be a pilot and went on to train in Rhodesia. In 1943 his first operational posting was to 248 Squadron flying Beaufighters from RAF Predannack, providing fighter escorts and coastal patrols, with combat strikes mostly against enemy shipping. He moved with 248 Squadron to RAF Portreath and converted to Mosquitos. In early 1944 whilst out on a strike mission, he a
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Graham, Herbert
NO
PHOTO
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Flight Lieutenant Herbert Bert Graham
Bert Graham joined the RAF in 1941 and was immediately posted to a pilot training station in Torquay, Devon. After passing his final exams he then went on to fly Tiger Moths, before being posted to RAF Brize Norton flying Oxfords. In 1942 Bert transferred to start flying with 143 Squadron on Blenheims, but quickly moved on to Beaufighters with the North Coates Strike Wing. For his second tour Bert was posted to Scotland flying Mosquitos, where, before the end of hostilities, he completed many
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Robert Taylor

Signature(s) value alone : £225		£40 Off!Now : £275.00

Quantity:
RAF Victory in Europe. Remarque Edition of 25 prints. Includes 7 signatures. Image size 28 inches x 16 inches (72cm x 41cm)
Harrington, Ray

Flight Lieutenant Ray Harrington
Ray joined the RAF in 1941, completing his training in South Africa. In January 1944 he was posted to 603 Squadron flying Beaufighters in North Africa. Here he teamed up with navigator, Warrant Officer A.E. 'Bert' Winwood, and from where they launched attacks across the Mediterranean into Crete, Greece and the Aegean Islands against shipping, harbour installations and enemy aircraft with much success. In December 1944 they were posted to 235 Squadron Coastal Command, part of the Banff S
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Webb, Maurice
Died : 2018
Flying Officer Maurice Webb DFM (deceased)
Maurice joined the RAF in 1942, and trained as an observer/ wireless operator/ gunner. In October 1943 he was posted to 235 Squadron based at RAF Portreath, flying Beaufighters attacking shipping and harbour installations. In 1944 he converted to Mosquitos, and joined 248 Squadron, moving on to serve with the Banff Strike Wing until March 1945. He was awarded the DFM in August 1944, and then spent time flying in a RAF Walrus on Air Sea Rescue operations. He had flown with Harold Corbin as his c
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Curtis, Des
Flight Lieutenant Des Curtis DFC
Originally a Wireless Operator / Gunner with No.235 Sqn on Beaufighters before converting to Mosquitos as a Navigator. He helped form 618 Sqn for ops against the Tirpitz, and then had success against U-boat pens om the French coast. In September 1944 he joined 248 Sqn Banff Strike Wing in Scotland.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Parfitt, Bill
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PHOTO
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Warrant Officer Bill Parfitt
Signature Value : £25
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Corbin, Harold
Died : 2017
Flying Officer Harold Corbin CGM (deceased)
Harold Corbin joined the RAF in November 1940 and was sent to the United States to train as a pilot. On completion he returned to England as a Sergeant and after several positions was posted to 235 Squadron at RAF Portreath flying operations on Beaufighters. He completed many missions attacking various ports and enemy shipping on the French coast and in the Bay of Biscay. In 1944 he converted onto Mosquitos and joined 248 Squadron at RAF Banff, part of the Banff Strike Wing. The Banff Wing wa
Signature Value : £30
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Doughty, Les
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Warrant Officer Les Doughty DFM
Joining the RAF in 1939 as a driver, Les Doughty was posted overseas to serve in Iraq. In 1941 he applied for, and was accepted, to be a pilot and went on to train in Rhodesia. In 1943 his first operational posting was to 248 Squadron flying Beaufighters from RAF Predannack, providing fighter escorts and coastal patrols, with combat strikes mostly against enemy shipping. He moved with 248 Squadron to RAF Portreath and converted to Mosquitos. In early 1944 whilst out on a strike mission, he a
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Graham, Herbert
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Flight Lieutenant Herbert Bert Graham
Bert Graham joined the RAF in 1941 and was immediately posted to a pilot training station in Torquay, Devon. After passing his final exams he then went on to fly Tiger Moths, before being posted to RAF Brize Norton flying Oxfords. In 1942 Bert transferred to start flying with 143 Squadron on Blenheims, but quickly moved on to Beaufighters with the North Coates Strike Wing. For his second tour Bert was posted to Scotland flying Mosquitos, where, before the end of hostilities, he completed many
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Robert Taylor

Signature(s) value alone : £225		SOLD
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RAAF Edition: Signed Limited Edition of 150 prints. Includes 9 signatures. Image size 28 inches x 16 inches (72cm x 41cm)Artist : Robert TaylorSOLD
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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.

Dangerous Coast by Robert Taylor. 		Entering service at the end of the Battle of Britain, the pugnacious Bristol Beaufighter was deployed in numbers by Fighter Command just in time for the start of the Luftwaffes night Blitz on Britain. Flown by specialised nightfighter squadrons - several of them elite pre-war Auxiliary Air Force units - it was the first nightfighter to be equipped with an airborne radar as standard. Thus equipped, it combined the ability to see the enemy at night with the devastating hitting power of four cannon and six machine guns. This book covers the exploits of the men who made ace in the Beaufighter and includes stunning original artwork together with first hand accounts of the action.
Beaufighter Aces of World War Two.		 Providing vital support to the <i>Pedestal</i> convoy in 1942, No.248 Sqn were in action from their base on the island of Malta when, on 21st August, Sgt Ron Hammond destroyed a probable two aircraft in a single sortie. Flying Bristol Beaufighter T4843 (WR-X), he first dispatched a Ju88 and then found himself on the tail of a Fiat BR.20. Approaching on the enemy's right quarter, Hammond shot up the BR.20's starboard engine, the raking fire ripping through the wing and along the fuselage, eventually tearing off the port tailfin, which spun away, perilously close to his own aircraft. The Fiat was seen to spin out of control, plunging into the sea below.

Mediterranean Fury - Tribute to No.248 Sqn by Ivan Berryman. 		The German crew of a Type VII U-boat man the guns as their submarine comes under a surprise attack from a Beaufighter of Coastal Command.

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*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature and is for the unmatted version where available. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare.
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Flying Officer Harold Corbin CGM (deceased)
Died : 2017
*Signature Value : £30

Editions signed :

RAF Aircrew Edition: Signed Limited Edition of 450 prints.
RAF Aircrew Edition: Artist Proof Edition of 25 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Signed Limited Edition of 400 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Remarque Edition of 25 prints. Includes 7 signatures.


Corbin, Harold
(Flying Officer Harold Corbin CGM (deceased))

Harold Corbin joined the RAF in November 1940 and was sent to the United States to train as a pilot. On completion he returned to England as a Sergeant and after several positions was posted to 235 Squadron at RAF Portreath flying operations on Beaufighters. He completed many missions attacking various ports and enemy shipping on the French coast and in the Bay of Biscay. In 1944 he converted onto Mosquitos and joined 248 Squadron at RAF Banff, part of the Banff Strike Wing. The Banff Wing was to become immortalised for undertaking some of the most dangerous and concentrated attacks on German surface vessels and U-boats in the North Sea and on the Norwegian coastline. He was awarded the CGM in August 1944, and was given a full commission in December 1944. He had flown as co-pilot / observer with Maurice Webb from 1943 until the end of the war.
Warrant Officer Les Doughty DFM
*Signature Value : £20

Editions signed :

RAF Aircrew Edition: Signed Limited Edition of 450 prints.
RAF Aircrew Edition: Artist Proof Edition of 25 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Signed Limited Edition of 400 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Remarque Edition of 25 prints. Includes 7 signatures.


Doughty, Les
(Warrant Officer Les Doughty DFM)

Joining the RAF in 1939 as a driver, Les Doughty was posted overseas to serve in Iraq. In 1941 he applied for, and was accepted, to be a pilot and went on to train in Rhodesia. In 1943 his first operational posting was to 248 Squadron flying Beaufighters from RAF Predannack, providing fighter escorts and coastal patrols, with combat strikes mostly against enemy shipping. He moved with 248 Squadron to RAF Portreath and converted to Mosquitos. In early 1944 whilst out on a strike mission, he attacked submarine U-155 whilst under heavy fire as it was entering the French harbour of Lorient. The submarine was put out of action for the duration of the war, and Les was awarded an immediate DFM.
Flight Lieutenant Herbert Bert Graham
*Signature Value : £35

Editions signed :

RAF Aircrew Edition: Signed Limited Edition of 450 prints.
RAF Aircrew Edition: Artist Proof Edition of 25 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Signed Limited Edition of 400 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Remarque Edition of 25 prints. Includes 7 signatures.


Graham, Herbert
(Flight Lieutenant Herbert Bert Graham)

Bert Graham joined the RAF in 1941 and was immediately posted to a pilot training station in Torquay, Devon. After passing his final exams he then went on to fly Tiger Moths, before being posted to RAF Brize Norton flying Oxfords. In 1942 Bert transferred to start flying with 143 Squadron on Blenheims, but quickly moved on to Beaufighters with the North Coates Strike Wing. For his second tour Bert was posted to Scotland flying Mosquitos, where, before the end of hostilities, he completed many port and shipping strikes over Norway and occupied Europe.




Flight Lieutenant Ray Harrington
*Signature Value : £40

Editions signed :

RAF Victory in Europe. Signed Limited Edition of 400 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Remarque Edition of 25 prints. Includes 7 signatures.


Harrington, Ray
(Flight Lieutenant Ray Harrington)

Ray joined the RAF in 1941, completing his training in South Africa. In January 1944 he was posted to 603 Squadron flying Beaufighters in North Africa. Here he teamed up with navigator, Warrant Officer A.E. 'Bert' Winwood, and from where they launched attacks across the Mediterranean into Crete, Greece and the Aegean Islands against shipping, harbour installations and enemy aircraft with much success. In December 1944 they were posted to 235 Squadron Coastal Command, part of the Banff Strike Wing, converting to Mosquitos. In April 1945 they were shot down following a strike in the Kattegat, but avoided capture and with the help of the Danish resistance made it home, where they continued to fly again from Banff.


Flying Officer Maurice Webb DFM (deceased)
Died : 2018
*Signature Value : £40

Editions signed :

RAF Victory in Europe. Signed Limited Edition of 400 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Remarque Edition of 25 prints. Includes 7 signatures.


Webb, Maurice
(Flying Officer Maurice Webb DFM (deceased))

Maurice joined the RAF in 1942, and trained as an observer/ wireless operator/ gunner. In October 1943 he was posted to 235 Squadron based at RAF Portreath, flying Beaufighters attacking shipping and harbour installations. In 1944 he converted to Mosquitos, and joined 248 Squadron, moving on to serve with the Banff Strike Wing until March 1945. He was awarded the DFM in August 1944, and then spent time flying in a RAF Walrus on Air Sea Rescue operations. He had flown with Harold Corbin as his co-pilot / observer from 1943 until the end of the war.


Flight Lieutenant Des Curtis DFC
*Signature Value : £35

Editions signed :

RAF Victory in Europe. Signed Limited Edition of 400 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Remarque Edition of 25 prints. Includes 7 signatures.


Curtis, Des
(Flight Lieutenant Des Curtis DFC)

Originally a Wireless Operator / Gunner with No.235 Sqn on Beaufighters before converting to Mosquitos as a Navigator. He helped form 618 Sqn for ops against the Tirpitz, and then had success against U-boat pens om the French coast. In September 1944 he joined 248 Sqn Banff Strike Wing in Scotland.
Warrant Officer Bill Parfitt
*Signature Value : £25

Editions signed :

RAF Victory in Europe. Signed Limited Edition of 400 prints.
RAF Victory in Europe. Remarque Edition of 25 prints. Includes 7 signatures.


Parfitt, Bill
(Warrant Officer Bill Parfitt)

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