Typhoon Warning by Robert Bailey Hawker Typhoons WWII 7 signers

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Typhoon Warning Artist Proof by Robert Bailey200 Limited Edition PrintsComes with C.O.A.Late summer of 1944. A westbound German train just north of the Ruhr, receives a warm welcome by Hawker Typhoons of 438 Squadron, RCAF. During this period, Allied fighters dominated the skies of Europe, seeking targets. There was nothing more inviting for Typhoons than a train carrying troops and munitions to the front. Such train always received an immediate and devastating response from these heavily armed fighters, flown by brave pilots who daily experienced heavy flak. This was particularly dangerous to low-flying aircraft. However, Typhoons were used to great effect, bringing the German war machine to a virtual standstill with respect to movement of war material.This particular train has just left a tunnel, but at the wrong moment. Immediately spotted by the Typhoons, it is immobilized first with bombs aimed at the track ahead and behind it, then with cannon fire into the locomotive. In moments, the rail cars will be exploding and ablaze.F/O Robert C. Hayes RCAF - No information availableF/Lt. Jack Hilton C.D. RCAF - No information availableF/Lt. Harry James Hardy, D.F.C., C.D. Born in Virden, Manitoba, Harry Hardy joined the R.C.A.F. in 1941 where he was introduced to the tiger Moth. At #6 Service Training School at Yorkton, Saskatchewan, he trained on Cessna Cranes and received his wings. He subsequently also flew Lysanders, Bolingbrokes, Hurricanes, Kittyhawks and Harvards.He was posted to England in 1943 and joined #61 O.T.U. at Rednal, where he flew Spitfires. One day in April, his Spitfire was involved in a mid-air collision, and he was left with only his seat. Next was Hawker Hurricanes at #3 Tactical Exercise Unit in Scotland, and a spell on Typhoons. Further training at Bognor Regis (#83 Group Support Unit) preceded his move into operations with 440 Squadron, operating from B9 Cruelly, France.F/Lt. Hardy lost 'Pulverizer 1' when the whole squadron became lost while flying from Amiens to Brussels, and all nine aircraft force landed. 'Pulverizer 2' crash landed during the 'Battle of the Bulge' when hit by flak from a tank, but Hardy baled out again. 'Pulverizer 3' was taken off the line, presumably due to flak damage. Finally, 'Pulverizer 4' was the Typhoon he flew to the end of his tour. F/Lt. Hardy flew a total of 96 sorties. During his flying career, he had three forced landings and two bale-outs.F/O John Porter is from Prince George, B.C. and joined the R.C.A.F. in August 1941. In England he was posted to 247 Squadron R.A.F. at Bradwell Bay in Essex. He flew Typhoons and completed his tour in November 1944. Awards include A/C Europe Star, 1939 - 45 Medal, France/Germany.F/O A. M. Scott. After training in Canada and a stint flying Miles Masters at Turnhill, England, Scott converted to Typhoons and joined 440 Squadron at Eindhoven, Holland. He flew a total of 30 operational trips. Among his many exciting experiences was a spectacular wheels-up landing in his Typhoon near the Rhine River after his tail had been damaged by flak.F/Lt. Robert E. Spooner, D.F.C., joined the Air Force in 1941 at High River, Alberta. In September, 1944 he commenced operations against the enemy with 438 Squadron at Melsbroek, flying Typhoons. By November he was a Flight Commander, and flew support for the Nijmegan attack and in the Ardennes. Other adventures included train-strafing and a mid-air collision in cloud, with both aircraft returning safely to base. F/Lt. Spooner completed 97 sorties.F/Lt. C. Ivan Smith joined the R.C.A.F. in 1941. His first operational flights were with 268 Squadron. Total sorties: 104.Overall Size: 31" wide x 20" high.Look us up on Facebook read more

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