WWII RAF Battle of Britain Multi Signed 'Close Support' Richard Taylor 13.5x16.5 Lithograph (AIV) LE 300 x 3 RAF Pilots

**Auction Description:**

Presented is a remarkable **limited edition lithograph titled "Close Support"** by acclaimed aviation artist **Richard Taylor**, personally hand signed by **three distinguished Royal Air Force (RAF) veterans** of the legendary **Battle of Britain**: **Harry Irons DFC**, **Tony Iveson DFC**, and **Tony Pickering**. This highly sought-after edition is strictly limited to **only 300 prints**, with this example authenticated by **AI-Verified** and accompanied by their **Certificate of Authenticity**.

### About the Lithograph:

“**Close Support**” captures a dramatic and historically inspired scene of RAF fighters providing cover during a critical phase of WWII air operations. With Richard Taylor’s signature mastery of composition and detail, the lithograph evokes both the peril and heroism of aerial combat.

### Veteran Signers:

* **Harry Irons DFC** served as a rear gunner on Avro Lancasters during WWII and participated in numerous operations over occupied Europe. Though not a Battle of Britain pilot in the traditional sense, Irons’ signing pays tribute to Bomber Command’s pivotal role in the broader air campaign.

* **Tony Iveson DFC** flew Spitfires during the Battle of Britain and later served with the famed No. 617 Squadron, the “Dambusters,” participating in the sinking of the German battleship *Tirpitz*.

* **Tony Pickering** was a Hurricane pilot with No. 501 Squadron, flying sorties during the height of the Battle of Britain. His firsthand experience and valor exemplify the courage of “The Few.”

### About the Battle of Britain:

The **Battle of Britain** (July–October 1940) marked a decisive turning point in World War II, as RAF Fighter Command successfully repelled the German Luftwaffe’s attempt to achieve air superiority over Britain. This air campaign prevented a Nazi invasion and became a defining moment in the Allied war effort. The men who fought in the skies over Britain were immortalized by Prime Minister Winston Churchill as "never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

### Specifications:

* Title: *Close Support*

* Artist: Richard Taylor

* Edition: Limited to 300 hand-numbered prints

* Signatures: Harry Irons, Tony Iveson, Tony Pickering

* Authentication: AI-Verified Certificate of Authenticity

This lithograph is not only a stunning work of art but also a profound tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Britain’s wartime aviators. An ideal acquisition for collectors of military history, aviation art, or RAF memorabilia.

The lot / autograph(s) includes an official Authentication Integrity Verified (AIV) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.

Authentication: AIV COA

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