Battle of Britain VC by Robert Taylor 29 Flying Tigers pilots shot

29 Flying Tigers pilots shot down 34 out of a force of 48 Japanese Zero's a wakeup call for the Japanese in China

Where it started

briefing for a sortie to support 2 PARA at Fitzroy in the Falklands

In August 1940 during the Battle of Britain James Nicholson was hit by four cannon shells

For its age this print is in great condition and has clear signatures of Galland and Bader

Battle of Britain VC by Robert Taylor 29 Flying Tigers pilots shotIn August 1940 during the Battle of Britain James Nicholson was hit by four cannon shells, two of which severely wounded him and set his Hurricane on fire. While balling out Nicholson saw an Me110 cross in front of him, he immediately got back in his burning cockpit and shot the Me110 down while suffering significant burns. Nicholson was the only Battle of Britain or RAF Fighter Command pilot to be awarded a Victoria Cross (VC) during the Second World