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"AIR COMBAT PAINTINGS VOLUME V" the USAAF edition is one of two "FIRST EDITION" signed and numbered limited editions of Robert Taylor's new book of aviation paintings (issued simultaneously with the RAF & COMMONWEALTH edition - available separately), each a very small edition of just 600 copies. The USAAF American collector edition is issued with a matching numbered copy of Robert Taylor's specially commissioned print "LITTLE FRIENDS" signed by the artist and two distinguished American fighter and bomber aircrew. Within the gold blocked slipcase the book's unique dust jacket features Taylor's magnificent print "Company of Heroes" which depicts Captain Rolland H. Whited's B-17 Flying Fortress 'Queenie' of the 34th Bomb Group. Inside are over 60 glorious color plates, dozens of pencil sketches, and a unique look inside the artist's studio...effectiveness of the USAAF bombing operations, and were much loved by their crews... Robert Taylor's evocative "LITTLE FRIENDS" depicts a scene typical of almost any 8th Air Force raid over enemy territory: P-51 Mustangs of the 20th Fighter Group provide close support for "Bit-O-Lace," the B-17 having sustained severe flak damage over Kiel, Germany, April 4, 1945. The "little friends" brought her home that day. Every print in the USAAF edition has been individually signed in pencil by the artist and TWO highly regarded aircrew who flew combat with distinction during World War II : Lieutenant Colonel CLYDE B. EAST , First Lieutenant LEONARD L. SPIVEY...This exclusive set, the limited edition book with matching numbered limited edition print, is issued with the Military Gallery's official Certificate of Authenticity inscribed with the unique collection number...This particular print has been additionally signed by 5 five of the crew that took part on the remarkable Doolittle Raid , Lieutenant Colonel Richard Cole , Major General David Jones , Staff Sergeant David Thatcher , Major Thomas Griffin and Staff Sergeant Edwin Horton... AIR COMBAT PAINTINGS Vol. 5 . USAAF EDITION has also been signed by six RAF Battle of Britain pilots... Mint Condition comes with print Little Friends signed by 7 U.S.A.A.F Veterans... priced @ £495.00.