This is Robert Bailey's long-awaited first book of combat
aviation paintings. Consisting of 70 colour images and 57
pencil drawings, it is sure to be highly collectable by
aviation art connoisseurs around the world. Anecdotes of
print signings, text on Robert's circuitous route to
becoming an aviation artist, background stories of how
all the pictures came into being, and insights into World
War II written by veterans from both sides!
Foreword is by Colonel 'Bud' Anderson of the 357th FG,
with Introduction by Mike Coenen.
A selection of print titles also include 'work in progress'
images, showing how various paintings were developed,
stage by stage.
Never-before-seen pencil drawings include aircraft of all
types, naval scenes, historical figures (Roosevelt, Churchill),
and individual aircrew in flight gear, revealing a new talent by
this artist.
Will make a Great Christmas gift! Order
early, Don't miss out!

Package 1
250 Limited Edition books
All signed and numbered by the artist, with the following items included:
A full-size limited edition print RAMITELLI RUMBLE, individually signed by FOUR Tuskegee Airmen.
A limited edition print BIG BEAUTIFUL BLUENOSER, individually signed by Lt. Robert 'Punchy' Powell Jr.
of the 352nd Fighter Group.
A limited edition print TIRPITZ TERROR, individually signed by F/Lt. Harry Haxby DFM (RAF) depicting his
Halifax attacking the German battleship in a Norwegian fjord.
A CD with over 80 images of the artist in the studio, showing progressive images of 'Ramitelli Rumble' from
start to finish; behind-the-scenes photos of print signings; Robert photographing scale model airplanes
before beginning a painting; Robert overseeing the press run of 'Ramitelli Rumble'; and much more! In a
slideshow with background music format, plus text.
TOTAL PACKAGE: $395.
Package 2
30 Artist's Proofs books
With distinctively coloured dust jacket, all signed and numbered by the artist, with the same items as
included in Package 1 (above), excepting these enhancements:
Full-sized limited edition print RAMITELLI RUMBLE, individually signed by NINE Tuskegee Airmen.
TOTAL PACKAGE: $595
Package 3
20 Double Remarqued Edition books
With distinctively coloured dust jacket, all signed and numbered by the artist, with the same items as
included in Package 1 (above), excepting these enhancements:
Full-sized limited edition print RAMITELLI RUMBLE, individually signed by THIRTEEN Tuskegee Airmen.
One of the artist's brushes used to paint 'Ramitelli Rumble'.
A remarque on the included Ramitelli Rumble print, plus a second remarque in the book.
TOTAL PACKAGE: $995
This book will give endless hours of pleasure to military history
buffs and is a 'must' for the history section of any library.
An example spread from A Brush with History
"RAMITELLI RUMBLE"
Sample sketch (detail) of a study Another sample sketch (detail), this one of a
for Formidable Fortress work-up sketch for Unscheduled Arrival
This special release is made available almost exclusively
with the release of Robert's book, A Brush with History. A
finite number of prints are available separately as Studio
Edition. Click on the image to read more about the print
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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All images are copyrighted by the individual artist and may not be reproduced
without their consent.
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