Robert Taylor Duel of Eagles Lithograph

Updated August 8, 2026

Signed in gold marker by Douglas Bader (1910–1982), legendary RAF fighter ace Artist: Robert Taylor Commemorative Edition: Issued to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain (1940–1980) Image Inscription: Douglas Bader and Adolf Galland over Northern France, 1941 Framed Size: 23" × 27" A dramatic aviation print by renowned military artist Robert Taylor, depicting one of the most famous aerial confrontations of the Second World War. Duel of Eagles illustrates RAF Group Captain Douglas Bader engaging Luftwaffe General Adolf Galland over Northern France in 1941, commemorating the courage and skill of two of history's most celebrated fighter aces. This special commemorative edition was produced for the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain (1940–1980) and is made especially desirable by the bold gold marker signature of Sir Douglas Bader, whose autograph significantly enhances its collectability. Robert Taylor's meticulous attention to aircraft detail and atmospheric cloudscapes has made his aviation art highly sought after by collectors worldwide. Artist Biography Robert Taylor (born 1946) is one of Britain's foremost aviation and military artists. His meticulously researched paintings of historic air battles have been published internationally and are represented in museums, military collections, and private collections around the world. Taylor's limited editions are frequently signed by distinguished Allied and Axis veterans, making many of his works highly collectible within the field of military aviation art. Douglas Bader (1910–1982) Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader was one of the RAF's most celebrated fighter aces. Despite losing both legs in a flying accident before the war, he returned to active service using artificial limbs and became an inspirational Battle of Britain pilot, credited with 22 aerial victories. Following his capture in 1941, Bader became an enduring symbol of courage, perseverance, and leadership. His authentic signature is highly sought after by military history collectors.

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