Days of Thunder by Richard Taylor aviation art signed by a WW2 P-47 Fighter Ace For Sale

A POWERFUL PIECE PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE P-47 THUNDERBOLTS IN WWII

DAYS OF THUNDER
By Richard Taylor

It is the spring of 1944, and with the Normandy invasion just days away, P-47D Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group, already painted with invasion markings, depart Duxford en route for the north coast of France, and a low-level strafing mission.

Duxford became home of the 78th Fighter Group when they arrived in England with their P-47B Thunderbolts in 1943.The objective of the American fighter units was to gain air superiority over the Luftwaffe in support of their daylight bombing campaign.The USAAF fighter units were thrown into battle from the day they arrived. Beginning with high altitude fighter sweeps over France and Holland, followed by long-range escort missions providing much needed defense for the bombers against roaming Luftwaffe fighters – auxiliary fuel tanks taking them ever deeper into Germany.

With the approach of D-Day, the robust P-47s, now supplemented with the sleeker, bubble canopy D models, became engaged in low-level ground attacks in preparation for the coming invasion.

The USAAF fighter escorts made an impact from day one, drastically reducing bomber losses, and racking up impressive kill ratios against the Luftwaffe, and by the spring of 1944, the Allies had gained vital air superiority over the Luftwaffe in the fearsome air war raging over occupied Europe. The 78th Fighter Group from Duxford played their part.

Joining artist Richard Taylor in signing this outstanding tribute to the P-47 Thunderbolt, is one of the most respected P-47 fighter Aces who flew combat over Europe during World War II:

ColonelROBERT J. “SHORTY” RANKIN– 10 victories, Ace in a day.

This striking and emotive painting from a rare talent is a perfect piece for any collector.

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