Bridge Busters by Anthony Saunders aviation art signed by D-Day P-47 Pilots

$ 84.48

Size: Medium (up to 36in.) Signed By: Veteran and Artist signed Image Orientation: Landscape Edition size:: 400 Subject: Aircraft, Military, World War II (1939-1945), D-Day, P-47, USAAF, Normandy Features: Autographed, Individually numbered, WWII, Certificate included, Collectible Color: Color Theme: Art, Aviation, Conflicts & Wars, History, Militaria, Aircraft Featured Aircraft:: P-47 Thunderbolt Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Artist: Anthony Saunders Featuring:: 78th Fighter Group Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print Title: Bridge Busters Listed By: Dealer or Reseller Region of Origin: California, USA Framing: Unframed Topic: Normandy Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes Autographed by:: D-Day P-47 Pilots Autographs include:: Wayne Coleman Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020) Type: Limited Edition Print COA Issued By: The Military Gallery Style: Illustration Art, Realism, Aviation Art, Military Art Material: Lithograph, Paper Signed: Yes Production Technique: Offset Lithograph Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work Print size: 26 ½ x 19 ¾ inches / image size is 21 ½ x 14 ¼ inches Year of Production: 2009 Time Period Produced: 2000-2009

Description

Commemorating D-Day and the Normandy Invasions BRIDGE BUSTERS by Anthony Saunders With orders to destroy, delay or disrupt enemy forces en-route to the Normandy battle area, P-47 Thunderbolts from the 78th Fighter Group launch a blistering high-speed, low-level attack, on a German freight train in occupied northern France, June 1944. Desperately attempting to transport vital supplies to the front by daylight, it has fallen prey to the cannons and bombs of the eagle eyed Thunderbolt pilots. In the weeks following D-Day, the pilots of the 78th FG would fly almost continuous missions to seek out any German vehicles, positions and forces they could find; and cause chaos and mayhem to the enemy’s lines of communication ahead of the advancing Allied forces. This classic edition was released to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of D-Day and the Allied Invasions of Normandy THE SIGNATURES The print is individually hand numbered and personally signed by the artist and two highly-respected USAAF fighter pilots, who flew interdiction missions in P-47s during the Normandy Invasions: Captain WAYNE COLEMAN First Lieutenant SAMUEL “BUZZARD” LUTZ This striking print carries outstanding signatures making it a really historic piece and a great buy at the original release price. Please note: The prints in my store 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 an 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.