WWII RAF Bomber Print Signed by Artist & WWII Bomber Pilot
$ 39.6
Description
Attention Collectors!!! You are bidding on a fabulous print by the artist and RAF WWII pilot! You are bidding on a beautiful print that is for Wing Commander Robert S. Allen and the Handley Page Hampden bomber. Commander Allen flew the first mission of this type of plane. The print is signed by the artist, M A Kinnear, and two other people. One signature is from Bob Wareing. I am not sure who the second signature is from and requires some research. Pilot Officer Robert WAREING, Royal Air Force, No. 106 Squadron. One night in April, 1941, this officer was captain of an aircraft detailed to carry out a low level attack on two enemy battle cruisers at Brest. When making his attack, Pilot Officer Wareing came down to 1,000 feet but owing to the darkness he was short of his target. He was immediately met by a terrific anti-aircraft barrage and searchlights. Despite this, he pressed on but was unable to identify his target. Undaunted, however, he decided to make another attack and, regaining height, flew over the target area for about 40 minutes and finally made a successful attack on one of the ships dropping an extremely heavy bomb which was seen to burst either on the ship or on the dockside. This officer displayed great coolness and courage in the face of tremendous opposition. Bob Wareing flew operations as a pilot with 106 Squadron. After a period of instructing he returned to operations on 582 Squadron but was shot down and became a prisoner of war. The print measures approximately 16 1/2" by 11 1/2". It is just waiting to be matted and framed and proudly displayed! What a terrific and rare dual signed print! Wonderful gift idea! This would make a great addition to any aviation or military collection! (Inventory: Mailing Tube #2) Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
