A Higher Call
Iconic prints in stock - Depicting the legendary story of the mercy shown by a Luftwaffe Ace towards an American B-17 crew!
After recently acquiring a private collection, we’re delighted to have some remarkable pieces in stock commemorating the moving story of Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown!
Within the collection there’s also a number of ORIGINAL autographs of highly-regarded USAAF and Luftwaffe veterans including the two famous aviators featured in this moving tale, Franz Stigler and Charlie Brown.
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THE FAMOUS STORY...
20th December 1943 – rookie pilot Charlie Brown and the crew of B-17 Ye Olde Pub manage to bomb the Focke-Wolf factory in Bremen despite severe damage over target. Turning for home, the damage was starting to show and the straggler now became a magnet for encircling Luftwaffe fighters, who pulverised the already battered Fortress. Somehow, Brown managed to keep her in the air – just.
It wasn’t long before Franz Stigler’s Bf109 was spotted approaching at speed; all on board believed their days were now finally numbered. But the Luftwaffe Ace had other ideas. As he circled the wrecked B-17 he could clearly see the dead tail-gunner and other badly wounded men obviously unable to bail out. Compassion took the better part of valour.
Instead of shooting down the Fortress, Stigler escorted the bomber over the North Sea coast on a heading for England. Stigler never reported the incident. Had he done so he would in all probability have been shot as a traitor, yet many years later, through serendipity and good fortune, both men would meet again and become firm friend!
* We currently have FOUR titles in stock depicting the dramatic scene! *
IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMY
by John D. Shaw
RARE copy with a total of EIGHTEEN original autographs of WWII aircrew including Stigler and Brown!
SALUTE TO THE BRAVE
by Anthony Saunders
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Publishers Proof NOW AVAILABLE to order at just £95 / £135 and only a few Remarques remaining!
A HIGHER CALL
by John D. Shaw
Just ONE available with companion print and FIVE signatures including Stigler and Brown!
THE GUARDIAN
by Nicolas Trudgian
Only TWO prints in stock, both of which are framed (see below)!
All four titles are immediately available through our online store or CONTACT US without delay to secure yours!
* Conservation framing and fully-insured worldwide shipping available on all of these pieces! *
