A Welcome Return by Anthony Saunders signed by two B-17 Pilots-image

A Welcome Return by Anthony Saunders signed by two B-17 Pilots

$ 84.48

Also Featuring: Ol Gappy Autographed by:: Leonard Spivey Style: Americana, Illustration Art, Realism, Aviation Art, Military Art Image Orientation: Landscape Subject: Aircraft, Military, Sky, World War II (1939-1945), Eighth Air Force, Aviation, B-17, Flying Fortress Also Autographed by: Robert Gossman Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work Print Size: 19 ½ x 26 ½ inches Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Including: Kimbolton Material: Lithograph, Paper Listed By: Dealer or Reseller Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020) Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print Year of Production: 2009 Theme: Art, Aviation, History, Militaria, Patriotic, Travel & Transportation, WWII, Autographs, European Theater Color: Color Size: Medium (up to 36in.) Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes Featuring:: 379th Bomb Group COA Issued By: Military Gallery Region of Origin: California, USA Signed: Yes Production Technique: Offset Lithograph Featured Aircraft:: B-17 Print Surface: Paper Signed By: Veterans and Artist Time Period Produced: 2000-2009 Artist: Anthony Saunders Topic: Mighty Eighth Features: Autographed, Individually numbered, Collectible Type: Art Print Framing: Unframed

Description

A tribute to the bomber crews of the Mighty Eighth during WWII A WELCOME RETURN by Anthony Saunders 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 grueling 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. THE SIGNATURES The Print has been hand numbered and personally signed by the artist as well as two highly respected B-17 pilots who flew with the 8th Air Force in Europe: Lieutenant Colonel ROBERT GOSSMAN Flight Lieutenant LEONARD L. SPIVEY This beautiful print carries outstanding signatures making it a really historic piece for collectors of WWII artwork and autographs. Please note: The prints in my st ore are hand-signed by the veterans involved in the painting so the signatures are original autographs and not reproductions. T he certificate of authenticity is included. CONDITION: My items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, any issues are clearly detailed in the description. SHIPPING: As a former aviation art retailer I have shipped countless prints over the years. My prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in heavy duty tubes, and the shipping is insured and guaranteed. If you are interested in more than one item I will always do my best to combine the shipping to save costs – please just ask.

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