100th Bomb Group Flying Fortress Prints by Nicolas Trudgian and Simon Smith.
PCK1227. 100th Bomb Group Flying Fortress Prints by Nicolas Trudgian and Simon Smith. Aviation Print Pack.
Items in this pack : Item #1 - Click to view individual item DHM2592. Heaven Can Wait by Nicolas Trudgian. B-17 Fortresses of the Bloody Hundredth- the Eighth Air Forces 100th Bomb Group - return to Thorpe Abbotts following a raid on enemy oil refineries, September 11, 1944. Nicolas Trudgians moving tribute to the Bloody Hundredth shows the imaginatively named B-17, Heaven Can Wait, on final approach to Thorpe Abbotts after the intense battle on September 11, 1944. Skilfully piloted by Harry Hempy, the seriously damaged B-17G has struggled 500 miles home on two engines to make it back to England. They lost their tail gunner that fateful day. Below the descending bomber stream, an agricultural traction engine peacefully ploughs the wheat stubble in preparation for next year's vital crop, the farm workers oblivious to the unimaginable traumas so recently experienced by the crews of the returning B-17 Fortresses.
Signed by four pilots and crew who flew with the 100th Bomb Group in Europe during World War II. Published in 1999 - Issue price was £120. Last 20 available of this sold out edition. Signatories: Lt Col Henry Hank Cervantes; Cpt Harry M Hempy; Stf Sgt Joseph Joe Keenan; Tech Sgt James Mack. Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Print paper size 30.5 inches x 24 inches (77cm x 61cm)
Item #2 - Click to view individual item DHM1461. The Veteran by Simon Smith. Our Gal Sal, a veteran of over a hundred ops, returning to base in the summer of 1944. The peace of the English country side is broken by the thunder of the mighty four engined bombers and keen observers will spot the rabbit scampering along the country lane as the Forts of the Bloody 100th circle the Airbase. With one engine feathered and showing signs of the gauntlet of Flak and fighters she has had to come through, the crew know they are only moments away from the safety of home. Last 30 prints available in this edition. Signed by Colonel Bob Morgan (deceased) Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 23 inches x 17 inches (58cm x 43cm)
Website Price: £ 210.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £370.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £160
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