B-17 Collector's Pieces - IN STOCK
Featuring some memorable pieces depicting the mighty B-17 Flying Fortress...
CLEARING SKIES
Framed Collector's Piece by Robert Taylor
After a brief respite in the freezing weather and with the recent snow beginning to thaw, the B-17 Fortresses of the 100th Bomb Group at Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk prepare to carry out the Eighth Air Force’s latest mission to Germany, during the harsh winter of early 1945.
Honoring all those who served with the 8th AF, this memorable print has been personally signed by no less than TEN highly-regarded veterans who flew B-17s with the 100th BG as the Allies pushed for victory in Europe.
To make it even more special, our expert framing team have included an 8th AF patch and the original autographs of some of the most famous B-17 veterans to serve during WWII including a recipient of the Medal of Honor:
- Col ROBERT MORGAN - Captain and Pilot of the famous Memphis Belle with the 91st BG
- Gen ROBERT BURNS - Pilot and later Group Commander of the 351st BG
- Col WILLIAM LAWLEY MOH - Pilot with the 305th BG and recipient of the Medal of Honor
- Col HARRY MUMFORD - Pilot with the 95th BG, he commanded the USAAFs first raid to Berlin on 4 March 1944
- Capt ALVIN BROWN - Pilot with the 95th BG, he flew the lead aircraft on that first mission to Berlin
CO-OPERATION
by Keith Burns
The crew of a crippled B-17G Flying Fortress from the US Eighth Air Force receive emergency treatment from RAF medics after making a forced landing at an RAF airfield following a daylight raid deep into Germany.
Prints of this dramatic, award-winning painting are personally signed and hand-numbered by artist Keith Burns.
A WELCOME RETURN
by Anthony Saunders
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As the late summer sun starts to set over the peaceful English countryside, the relieved, but weary, crew of ’Ol Gappy’ of the 379th Bomb Group, nurse their battle scarred B-17G back to their base at Kimbolton, after a gruelling mission to Merseburg on 11 September 1944.
This moving edition has been personally signed by by the artists as well as two highly-respected B-17 pilots who flew with the 8th Air Force in Europe:
- Lt Col ROBERT GOSSMAN
- Flt Lt LEONARD SPIVEY
THUNDERHEADS OVER RIDGEWELL
by Robert Taylor
A battle-damaged B-17 Flying Fortress heads for home making apparent the fearsome task tackled daily by those who flew the hazardous missions to occupied Europe.
Each print is individually hand-signed by the artist and THREE distinguished pilots and aircrew who flew B-17s with the 381st BG at Ridgewell during WWII:
- 1st Lt VINCENT J. PETERS
- Maj EDWARD A. KLEIN
- Capt TURNER G. BRASHER
BRINGING THE PEACEMAKER HOME
by Robert Taylor
Damaged by Fw190s during a raid to Leipzig, B-17 Fortress The Peacemaker of the 91st BG has slipped out of formation and is struggling to maintain height. Her crew are busy jettisoning everything possible to save weight, as the English coast comes into view. Thanks to their efforts and the close escort provided by P-51s of the 361st FG, The Peacemaker will make it back to Bassingbourne; eight others from the raid did not.
Originally released in 1997, this superb edition is personally signed by two crew members of The Peacemaker along with along with two iconic P-51 Mustang pilots who were heavily involved in escort duties:
- Lt Col JAMES FLETCHER - Co-Pilot on B-17 The Peacemaker with the 91st Bomb Group
- Lt Col MARION HAVELAAR - Bombadier on B-17 The Peacemaker with the 91st Bomb Group
- Col ‘BUD’ ANDERSON - P-51 Pilot with the 357th Fighter Group, 16 ¼ victories
- Col STEVE PISANOS - P-51 Pilot with the 4th Fighter Group, 10 victories
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