B2 Rare Robert Taylor "Helping Hand" signed by an impressive 16 famous Luftwaffe, USAAF, RAF and RCAF WW2 Aces and veterans. When originally issued in 1989, "Helping Hand" was signed only by the artist, Robert Taylor, this print being number 124 from an issue of 1250 and today is a sought after print in its own right. However, over the years this particular print has benefited greatly by being additionally autographed by 16 extremely well known WW2 aircrew from the Luftwaffe, the RAF and the USAAF including many leading Aces. This print is supplied with a Vector Fine Arts Certificate of Authenticity from 2007 confirming that this is one of just three prints to carry this combination of 16 autographs and giving details of the signatories (see photographs). This print is signed by the artist, Robert Taylor and Colonel Bob Morgan Pilot of the B-17 Memphis Belle, Lt. Colonel Francis "Gabby" Gabreski (Ace) 56th Fighter Group, General Gunther Rall (Ace) JG52, Lt. General Walter Krupinski (Ace) JG52 JV44, Colonel Don Blakeslee (Ace) Officer Commanding 4th Fighter Group, Lt. Colonel Robert S Johnson (Ace) 56th Fighter Group, Colonel "Hub" Zemke (Ace) Officer Commanding 56th Fighter Group, General Chesley "Pete" Peterson (Ace) Fourth Fighter Group, Wing Commander Geoffrey Page (Ace) 56 Squadron Battle of Britain, Colonel Walker Bud Mahurin (Ace) 56th Fighter Group, Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson (Ace) Canadian Wing, Lt. Colonel Don Lopez (Ace) Flying Tigers, Major General Robert "Bob" Landry B-17 Pilot, Cliff Peterson P-51 Pilot, Squadron Leader Rod Smith (Ace) RCAF and 2nd Lieutenant John C "Red" Morgan Co Pilot B17 Congressional Medal of Honour Holder received for his actions during a 1943 bombing run over Germany, which also inspired the character of 2nd Lieutenant Jesse Bishop in the novel and film Twelve O' Clock High. The print measures approximately 84cm x 60cm (33 x 23. 5 inches) and has been stored flat, out of the light and is in very. Print Historical Detail: The scene is a familiar one back in 1944. A damaged B-17 Flying Fortress, down on power and speed, has lost touch with the formation and is alone in a hostile sky - easy prey for the enemy fighter. With crew members injured and unable to bale out, the skipper has elected to stay with his ship in an effort to bring his crew home. All on board knew the drill: Once hit, damaged, slowed down and unable to maintain their position in the formation they were on their own. Losing height and dropping out of the relative safety of the group they would become a prime target for the marauding high-altitude fighters of the Luftwaffe, and their chances of survival would be slim. But this day was different. Their luck was in! High above, a P-51 Mustang long-range escort pilot, himself low on both fuel and ammunition and weary from combat with German fighters, has assessed the plight of the B-17 and closed in to 'ride shotgun' for the long journey home. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99