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RAIDING THE REICH
by Anthony Saunders
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PART OF THE DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO PORTFOLIO
Part of a stunning pair of Limited Edition
prints released in tribute to the most
versatile Allied combat aircraft of World
War II – the de Havilland Mosquito.
There can be little doubt that de
Havilland’s famous Mosquito was the Allies’
most versatile, multi-role combat aircraft
of World War Two. Constructed mainly of
lightweight plywood and balsa, and
affectionately nicknamed ‘The Wooden
Wonder’, each Mosquito was powered by two
mighty liquid-cooled Rolls-Royce Merlins –
the legendary 12-cylinder engine used for
the Spitfire, the Hurricane and the
Lancaster bombers. Those Merlins made the
Mosquito one of the fastest piston-engine
aircraft of the war, able to roam almost at
will over enemy-occupied territory.
Able to carry practically every available
weapon in the RAF’s arsenal, Mosquitos
operated in numerous roles from fighter-
bomber to pathfinder, intruder, photo-
reconnaissance, night-fighter, torpedo
bomber, anti-shipping and, thanks to the
high-performance of those two Merlin
engines, a deadly low-level precision strike
aircraft famed for audacious attacks such as
Operation Jericho on 18 February
1944 when a force of Mosquitos, including
those of 464 Squadron RAAF, attacked and
breached the walls of Amiens prison. Or the
daylight precision raid carried out by the
Mosquitos of 105 and 139 Squadrons on 30
January 1943 when they attacked Berlin’s
main broadcasting station in a daring low-
level strike just as Herman Goering was
speaking on the 10th anniversary of Hitler
becoming Chancellor of Germany. Not only was
Goering’s speech cut off air in mid-sentence
but a second sortie that afternoon
interrupted a similar address by Goebbels.
Needless to say, Mosquito crews needed
nerves of steel!
The first print in Anthony’s portfolio
paying tribute to the Mosquito – RAIDING THE
REICH – portrays aircraft from 464 Squadron
carrying out another blistering attack, this
time on Soltau railway station in February
1945 as part of Operation Clarion, the
strategic bombing by the Allied air forces
of over 200 enemy transport and
communication targets in support of British
and Canadian armies advancing through
northern Germany during the Battle of the
Reichswald.
In his second print – THE VALIANT RETURN –
Anthony has selected another famous Mosquito
squadron – 105 Squadron, its title inspired
by the squadron’s motto ‘Valiant in
Battles’. In June 1943 they were selected to
join Bomber Command’s recently-formed No. 8
(Pathfinder Force) Group with their
Mosquitos equipped with Oboe, the new radar-
assisted system that facilitated highly-
accurate blind bombing of enemy targets.
This was the system that Air Vice-Marshal
Don Bennett, founder and wartime commander
of the Pathfinders, considered to be
‘probably the most effective single
instrument of warfare in our entire
armoury’. In a heart-warming scene set over
a beautiful English countryside, Anthony
portrays the squadron’s Mosquitos making a
safe return to their home base at RAF Bourn
during the summer of 1943.
In this striking pair of prints Anthony pays
tribute to this now legendary aircraft and
all who flew her.
Each Print: Overall Size: 26 ¼” x 19 ¼”
Image Size: 20 ¾” x 12 ¾”
Exclusively hand-numbered and signed by Anthony, both prints are available individually or as a matching-numbered pair whilst stocks allow!
The Remarque Editions
Widely considered as some of the best and largest in the industry, Anthony’s unique pencil remarques are individually created in the lower margin of the print. The first edition, consisting of 25 single sized remarques, are a perfect way to collect original art.
Created specially for the serious collector, the dramatic DOUBLE REMARQUES are much bigger than a standard remarque and exclusively restricted to just 10 copies worldwide. The demand for these superb creations is such that we urge you to reserve your remarques early to avoid disappointment.
Giclée Studio Proofs
Using the most sophisticated digital Giclée technology, each Studio Proof is printed directly on to fine canvas creating a stunning piece which has all the look and feel of an original painting. Fully authorised, stamped on the back, hand numbered and titled, each canvas proof is supplied pre-stretched ready to simply drop into a frame of your choice.
Overall stretched canvas size: 36" wide x 24" high
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THE LIMITED EDITION
US $105.00 UK £75.00
Edition Size - 275
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THE ARTIST PROOFS
US $160.00 UK £115.00
Edition Size - 25
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THE LIMITED EDITION PURCHASED AS A PAIR
US $175.00 UK £125.00
Edition Size - 275
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THE ARTIST PROOFS PURCHASED AS A PAIR
US $250.00 UK £180.00
Edition Size - 25
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THE REMARQUES
US $545.00 UK £395.00
Edition Size - 25
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THE GICLEE STUDIO PROOFS
US $595.00 UK £395.00
Edition Size - 75
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THE DOUBLE REMARQUES (subject to availability)
US $875.00 UK £625.00
Edition Size - 10
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THE REMARQUES PURCHASED AS A PAIR
US $945.00 UK £675.00
Edition Size - 25
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THE DOUBLE REMARQUES PURCHASED AS A PAIR
US $1535.00 UK £1095.00
Edition Size - 10
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