B-17 Flying Fortress
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Featuring some memorable prints depicting the mighty B-17 Flying Fortress...
CLEARING SKIES
by Robert Taylor
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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.
'As for the American bomber crews, they were the bravest of the brave, and I know that I am speaking for my own bomber crews when I pay this tribute.' - Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris
Honoring all those who served with the 8th Air Force during WWII, Robert's memorable print has been personally signed and authenticated by up to TEN highly-regarded veterans who flew B-17s with the 100th BG as the Allies pushed for victory in Europe. By endorsing the edition, their autographs help to create a historically important collector’s piece to be cherished for future generations.
The famous names include:
- Maj JOHN 'LUCKY' LUCKADOO
- Lt Col HENRY 'HANK' CERVANTES
- Cpt ROBERT SHOENS
- 1st Lt JAMES RASMUSSEN
We're delighted to have just ONE Special Remarque copy IN STOCK which includes an original pencil drawing in the lower margin of the print:
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.
RAF medics are quickly on hand to help the crew of a badly-damaged 8th Air Force B-17 that has made a forced landing on an RAF airfield. With badly wounded crewmen on board unable to bale out, the American bomber’s Captain has had no choice but to struggle back to England and put down on the first airfield he could find. It doesn’t matter that this is an RAF station – as the closest of allies, everyone is in this together.
The title CO-OPERATION says it all – the close bond that existed between the Royal Air Force and the United States Eighth Air Force throughout WWII visibly expressed by Keith’s heartfelt image.
SILENT FORTRESS
by Randall Scott
There are few scenes quite so evocative as the vision of a once mighty warbird resting silently in its watery grave. The men who flew this Fortress and who, with countless others, braved the odds to fight for freedom in Europe against the tyranny of Nazi Germany and her Axis allies, now live in peace.
But they have never forgotten that fateful day when, with smoking engines and badly damaged by enemy fighters, they were forced to ditch their aircraft in these warm shallow seas to await rescue.
Randall's outstanding piece serves as a moving tribute to those young airmen of the USAAF who flew B-17s over Europe.
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. Close behind them, the remainder of the group, relieved to see familiar territory, make their final approaches after a gruelling mission to Meresburg on 11 September 1944.
The 379th Bomb Group flew more sorties than any other Bomb Group in the entire US Eighth Air Force, and the B-17, ’Ol Gappy’, survived to fly a total of 157 missions during the war, probably more than any other B-17 in the Mighty Eighth.
Prints in this memorable edition are personally signed by two highly respected B-17 pilots who flew with the 8th Air Force in Europe:
- Lt Col ROBERT GOSSMAN
- Flt Lt LEONARD L. SPIVEY
Just a few copies available with an additional veteran signature - contact us to find out more!
