This superb commemorative edition showcases the Battle of Britain paintings of the world's finest aviation artist, Robert Taylor. It celebrates the 70th anniversary of the momentous aerial battle that took place in the skies about Southern England in the Summer of 1940, during World War II. The story of more than thirty dynamic actions during the battle is told as the background to Robert Taylor's stunning depictions of the event. Detailed information about the battle as well as fascinating information about the paintings is augmented by the recollections of some of the most famous aces, including Douglas Bader, Johnnie Johnson, and, Adolf Galland.
- ISBN10 0715336193
- ISBN13 9780715336199
- Publish Date 30 April 2010 (first published 17 March 2010)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 July 2021
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint David & Charles
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 128
- Language English