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Fortress at Rest by Richard Taylor aviation art autographed by B-17 veterans
Fortress at Rest by Richard Taylor aviation art autographed by B-17 veterans
Fortress at Rest by Richard Taylor aviation art autographed by B-17 veterans
Fortress at Rest by Richard Taylor aviation art autographed by B-17 veterans

Fortress at Rest by Richard Taylor aviation art autographed by B-17 veterans

$ 76.56

  • Aircraft:: B-17 Flying Fortress
  • Artist: Richard Taylor
  • Autographed by:: B-17 Veterans
  • COA Issued By: The Military Gallery
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
  • Color: Color
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Features: Autographed, Individually numbered, Limited Edition
  • Framing: Unframed
  • Image Orientation: Landscape
  • Item Height: 14 ¼ inches
  • Item Length: 23 ¼ inches
  • Listed By: Aces High Gallery
  • Material: Lithograph, Paper
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
  • Print Size: 23 ¼ x 14 ¼ inches
  • Production Technique: Lithography
  • Region of Origin: California, USA
  • Signed: Yes
  • Signed By: B17 Pilots
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Style: Aviation Art, Military Art, Realism, Illustration Art
  • Subject: Eighth Air Force, Aircraft, World War II (1939-1945), Military, B-17, England
  • Theme: Americana, Art, Militaria, Conflicts & Wars, Aviation, History
  • Time Period Produced: 2010-2019
  • Title: Fortress at Rest
  • Topic:: European Theatre
  • Type: Art Print
  • Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
  • Year of Production: 2016

Description

A TRIBUTE TO THE MEN OF THE MIGHTY EIGHTH FORTRESS AT REST By Richard Taylor Temporarily grounded by deep overnight snow, a B-17G Flying Fortress from the 398th Bomb Group stands quietly near the constantly patrolled perimeter of RAF Nuthampstead during the winter of 1944. The bomber crews of the US Eighth Air Force rightfully earned their place in aviation history through heroism and devotion to duty, becoming one of the most highly decorated organizations of WWII with 17 Medal of Honor recipients and 66 Distinguished Unit Citation awards. But, with almost 6,000 heavy bombers lost, the cost of victory had come at an enormous price – only one in three airmen had survived the air battle over Europe. THE SIGNATURES The print is individually numbered and personally signed by the artist along with three veterans who flew B-17s with the Eighth Air Force in WWII. 1st Lt KEN SHARPE - Pilot with the with 388th Bomb Group 1st Lt CHARLES ‘NORM’ STEVENS - Bombardier with the 351st Bomb Group 1st Lt JAMES L. WHITE Jr - Pilot with the 398th Bomb Group This evocative print provides collectors with a fitting tribute to the valiant bomber crews of the ‘Mighty Eighth' Also available framed & shipped - please contact us for details. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 20 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless clearly specified otherwise. SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, thick shipping tubes and matted and framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. O ur shipping is insured and guaranteed. We will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement or your money back. Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.