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Flying Fortress WW2 Aviation Prints by Mark Postlethwaite and Robet Tomlin.
PCK2574. Flying Fortress WW2 Aviation Prints by Mark Postlethwaite and Robet Tomlin. Aviation Print Pack.
Items in this pack : Item #1 - Click to view individual item DHM1473. Safe Pastures by Mark Postlethwaite. B-17G 42-37755 NV-A 325th Bomb Squadron, 92nd Bomb Group from Poddington crash landing in Switzerland on 25th February 1944 after sustaining damage over enemy territory after a raid on Augsburg and Stuttgart. Few Copies Available Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 33.5cm x 50.5cm.
Item #2 - Click to view individual item DHM2515. A Green Hill Far Away by Robert Tomlin. On the morning of October 14th 1943 along with 15 others from the 305th Bomb Group, Lazy Baby set off from Chelveston in England on Mission 115, the second Schweinfurt raid, later to become known as Black Thursday. By the time they reached Aachen on the outward leg only Lazy Baby and two others of the 305th were left flying, They were then seriously damaged and three crew severely injured whilst two bailed out. Diving from 23,000 ft to only 3,000 ft, pilot Ed Dienhart managed to escape the attacking fighters. With the ball turret gunner trapped and navigator seriously injured they proceeded at 30 to 50 feet, hedge-hopping all the way, to Switzerland and safety. Guided by the navigator Don Rowley who, despite having both arms virtually severed, managed to steer them from memory for over an hour to Switzerland where they made a dramatic crash landing only four miles from the German border. The navigator died the following day from his injuries. Whilst the pilot drew upon every ounce of his flying skills, the rest of the crew exhibited untold valour in the face of terrible adversity and selfless devotion to their stricken comrades. This print is autographed by pilot Ed Dienhart and Swiss Schoolmaster Leo Thuring who helped to rescue the mortally wounded navigator. Accompanying the print is a 24 page illustrated book which charts the story from take off, through the landing, to the eventual escape of some of the crew back to England. An individual book plate is also signed by members of the crew, the author and relevant Swiss personalities providing not only a complete historical record of the heroism and valour of the crew, but a tribute to all who fought for the freedom which we now enjoy.
Supplied with a 28-page booklet about the incident depicted in the print and the crew of the aircraft. Signed by , Lt Edward Dienhart, S/Sgt Christy Zullo, S/Sgt Robert Cinibulk, Leo Thuring, 2nd Lt Brunson Bolin, and S/Sgt Raymond Baus. Limited edition print. Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm)
Website Price: £ 150.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £300.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £150
All prices are displayed in British Pounds Sterling
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