{"title":"Richard Taylor Prints","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-eagles-return-by-richard-taylor","title":"The Eagles Return By Richard Taylor","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect afternoon was ending as the summer of 1944 drew to a close and, as a gentle breeze blew over the banks of the small river close to the Suffolk coast, the war seemed a million miles away. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut suddenly the spell is broken: the thunderous roar of racing Merlin engines shatters the peace as, just feet above the ground P-51 Mustangs with fuselages glinting in the sun, power through the air as they head for home. Their dangerous mission is almost at an end and soon the tensions of escort duty and combat can be put to one side, if only for a few hours, as tomorrow is sure to bring another day of action for the P-51 pilots of the Eighth Air Force.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImage size: 15 ¾” wide x 9” high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his memorable piece The Eagles Return, Richard Taylor uses spell-binding artistry to convey a heart-warming scene in tribute to those tough, determined and supremely brave aviators. It seems fitting that he’s chosen to depict Ace pilot ‘Bud’ Anderson in his P-51 ‘Old Crow’ in company with colleagues from the 363rd Fighter Squadron as they head back to Leiston after a gruelling escort mission over occupied Europe for the 357th Fighter Group – one of the most successful fighter units in the Eighth Air Force. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Limited Edition \u0026amp; Artist Proofs\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn tribute to those courageous pilots who flew the legendary P-51 Mustang during WWII, each print is mounted to full conservation standards to include the original autograph of the famous Ace depicted in Richard’s detailed study: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColonel C.E. ‘BUD’ ANDERSON \u003cbr\u003e16¼ victories \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Bud’ Anderson went to England in 1943 with the 357th Fighter Group who, based at Leiston, Suffolk, would become one of the most successful fighter groups in the Eighth Air Force. Bud quickly showed his natural talent as a fighter pilot, scoring his first victory with the 363rd Fighter Squadron on one of the early Berlin daylight escort missions. After completing his first tour he volunteered for a second, arriving well in time to take part in the 357th’s most successful mission of the war on 27 November 1944 when he added three more victories to his growing score. By the end of the war Bud had flown 116 missions and credited with 16¼ air victories plus another on the ground to become the Group’s third highest-scoring Ace. During that time he was never hit by fire and never turned back for any reason. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Remarques\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegarded as one of the most gifted exponents of pencil work in the industry, Richard will hand-craft an original drawing in the lower margin of these prints. If you have any particular request, such as specific aircraft markings, please ask when placing your order and we’ll do our best to accommodate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Double Remarques\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated with the serious collector in mind, and restricted to only TEN copies worldwide, each print is further enhanced with a unique, individually created double-size pencil drawing, once again finished in the graphite and paint combination that has gained Richard such outstanding international acclaim. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe REMARQUES and DOUBLE REMARQUES \u003cbr\u003eTHE LIMITED EDITION\u003cbr\u003e$135.00\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size - 85\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE ARTIST PROOFS\u003cbr\u003e $205.00 \u003cbr\u003eEdition Size - 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE REMARQUES\u003cbr\u003e$545.00 \u003cbr\u003eEdition Size - 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE DOUBLE REMARQUES (subject to availability)\u003cbr\u003e$875.00 \u003cbr\u003eEdition Size - 10","brand":"Richard Taylor","offers":[{"title":"The Limited Edition Unframed","offer_id":41528265834636,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Limited Edition Framed With Brass Corners, UV Acrylic, Three Archival Mats","offer_id":41528266621068,"sku":"","price":630.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Artist Proof Unframed","offer_id":41528273207436,"sku":"","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Artist Proof Framed With Brass Corners, UV Acrylic, Three Archival Mats","offer_id":41528273240204,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Remarques Unframed","offer_id":41528284774540,"sku":"","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Remarques Framed With Brass Corners, UV Acrylic, Three Archival Mats","offer_id":41528284840076,"sku":"","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Double Remarques Unframed","offer_id":41528285167756,"sku":"","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Double Remarques Framed With Brass Corners, UV Acrylic, Three Archival Mats","offer_id":41528285593740,"sku":"","price":1410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/0844\/8396\/files\/The_Eagles_Return_By_Richard_Taylor_-_Vladimir_Arts_USA_Inc-5459722.jpg?v=1731542511"},{"product_id":"sky-troopers-by-richard-taylor","title":"Sky Troopers by Richard Taylor","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommemorating the war in Vietnam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith rotors thumping in the dense humid air, Bell ‘Huey’ UH-1Ds race to insert sky troopers of the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment during a rapid deployment at the height of the war in Vietnam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe war in Vietnam saw a battleground that ushered in several forms of revolutionary warfare. One of these was the rapid deployment of elite cavalry units using helicopters in place of their four-footed charges of old, as dramatically captured in Richard’s powerful piece Sky Troopers. Applying his compelling technique with a pencil to maximum effect, Richard depicts an aerial armada of iconic Bell ‘Huey’ UH-1Ds on their way to insert troopers of the 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, operating as part of the US Army First Cavalry Division (Air Mobile). Travelling light but fighting hard the troopers know from experience that the forthcoming encounter may prove to be brutal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall print size: 18” wide x 14 ¾” high \u003cbr\u003eImage size: 14 ¾” wide x 10” high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidely regarded as one of the foremost pencil artists in the aviation art industry, Richard has created this inspiring drawing to add to his growing repertoire. Already internationally renowned for his stunning depictions of WW1 and WW2 scenes, he has excelled with this stunning piece, unbelievably his first-ever composition of Hueys in Vietnam. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompleted in Richards ‘trademark’ style of graphite, wash and colored highlights on toned buff paper, this atmospheric piece serves as a lasting tribute to all those who fought in Vietnam. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Limited Edition \u0026amp; Artist Proofs \u003cbr\u003eEvery print is issued personally signed by artist Richard Taylor and hand numbered. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE LIMITED EDITION\u003cbr\u003e$70.00 \u003cbr\u003eEdition Size - 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE ARTIST PROOFS\u003cbr\u003e$105.00 \u003cbr\u003eEdition Size - 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Richard Taylor","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition Print \/ Unframed","offer_id":41542532038796,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Limited Edition Print \/ Brass Corner Frame – Triple Mat with V-Groove","offer_id":41542532104332,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Artist Proof \/ Unframed","offer_id":41542532169868,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Artist Proof \/ Brass Corner Frame – Triple Mat with V-Groove","offer_id":41542532333708,"sku":"","price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/0844\/8396\/files\/Sky_Troopers_by_Richard_Taylor_-_Vladimir_Arts_USA_Inc-5459383.jpg?v=1731542083"},{"product_id":"red-tail-escort-by-robert-taylor","title":"Red Tail Escort by Richard Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRED TAIL ESCORT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eby Richard Taylor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Print Size: 30¼\" x 23½\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImage Size: 23¾\" x 16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdition Size: 500 LIMITED SUPPLY   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the artist this print was individually signed in pencil by SIX surviving pilots from this remarkable group of airmen:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonel CHARLES McGEE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLieutenant Colonel GEORGE E. 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Davis, his mission, and that of the other all-black pilots of the 332nd, was solely to protect the bombers. That iron discipline was to earn this famous unit the respect and admiration of hundreds of bomber crews, and to create a legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite lingering racial prejudice and some opposition within the Air Force, President Roosevelt had ordered the USAAF to form an all-black fighter pilot unit, its crews to be trained at Tuskegee in Alabama. To the surprise of their critics, the Tuskegee Airmen were to prove their detractors spectacularly wrong from the first day they went into action in Italy in May 1943. Flying first with the Twelfth Air Force, then the Fifteenth, the four squadrons of the 332nd completed over 15,000 combat sorties, destroyed over 250 Luftwaffe aircraft in the air and on the ground, 950 railway trucks and locomotives, and even sunk a destroyer by machine gun fire! 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