Running the Gauntlet, a superb painting by Robert Taylor, shows Me262s of JV44 returning to base in southern Germany, having come under attack from P-51 Mustangs of the 353rd Fighter Group. Almost out of fuel and ammunition, the Me262s have little option but to complete their landing sequence, hoping fervently they are not “bounced” by American fighters loitering in the area. They are out of luck on this occasion, and although Galland has organised a unit flying Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9s to provide air cover in the area of the airfield, they too have been caught by the 353rd Fighter Group’s surprise attack. At the relatively slow speed required on final approach, the Me262’s handling is sluggish and the pilot is having enough trouble without the attentions of a bunch of P-51 pilots. At this point the JV44 Me262 remains unscathed, and with the arrival of the Fw190s, there is the possibility this particular jet pilot will survive the day. |
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400 prints signed by Four Fighter Pilots. Major General Donald J. Strait, Lieutenant Colonel Clyde B. East, Leutenant Norberg Hannig, and Leutenant Walter Schuck. |
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200 prints signed by Eight Pilots. Major General Donald J. Strait, Lieutenant Colonel Clyde B. East, Leutenant Norberg Hannig, Leutenant Walter Schuck, Colonel Donald Cummings, Brigadier General Robin Olds, Major Eric Rudorffer, and Leutenant Alfred Ambs. |
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120 prints signed by Twelve Pilots. Major General Donald J. Strait, Lieutenant Colonel Clyde B. East, Leutenant Norberg Hannig, Leutenant Walter Schuck, Colonel Donald Cummings, Brigadier General Robin Olds, Major Eric Rudorffer, Leutenant Alfred Ambs, Captain Jim Brooks, Colonel Walter 'Bud' Mahurin, Generalleitnant Adolf Galland, and Fedwebel Ernest Giefing. |
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25 prints with Eight Pilot Signatures |
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25 prints with a remarque and the Eight Signatures as The War In Europe prints |
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25 prints with all the signatures of the Generals Edition and the proofs are issued with the exclusive matching numbered working concept drawing for 'Running The Gauntlet'. The drawing, signed by Robert Taylor is conservation matted to include the original pencil signatures of two of the greatest exponents of the Me262 - 'Macky Steinhoff and Walter Krupinski. The Main print is also signed by 'Herky" Green, making a total of Fifteen signatures in this genuinely remarkable collectors edition. |
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