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Description Featuring P-51 Mustang ‘Miss Helen’ of the 352nd Fighter Group By the Spring of 1945 the Luftwaffe was a shadow of its former self but what little remained of that once mighty force was not going down without a fight. And the Mustang pilots of the Mighty Eighth knew it. Ever alert for trouble, every mission still risked a probably one-sided yet potentially deadly encounter with the enemy. Award-winning artist Keith Burns takes us to one such mission in the Spring of 1945 as pilots of the 352nd Fighter Group – the ‘Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney’ – head back to base following a successful operation escorting the Eighth’s heavy bombers to some of the few remaining industrial targets in Germany. As they scan the skies looking for trouble a brief glint far below has caught one of the pilot’s eyes. Could it be enemy fighters? Whatever the cause, the P-51s will investigate. Overall print size: 17 ¾” wide x 12 ½” high Image size: 15” wide x 8 ¾” high Restricted to just 100 copies worldwide, this vibrant piece serves as a lasting tribute to all those who flew the magnificent P-51 Mustang in combat during the Second World War. The Limited Edition Issued with a unique Certificate guaranteeing its authenticity, each print is personally signed by artist Keith Burns and hand numbered. Adding great authenticity, the edition has been reproduced onto fine art paper that was individually signed by three P-51 Mustang pilots who flew in combat during World War II, including two members of the 352nd Fighter Group as depicted in Keith’s piece: Lieutenant Colonel DONALD S. BRYAN 352nd Fighter Group 13 ½ victories Captain ROBERT H. ‘PUNCHY’ POWELL 352nd Fighter Group 5 ½ victories First Lieutenant STEPHEN ANANIAN 339th Fighter Group 4 victories Upgrade to include a Remarque or Double Remarque Every copy can be upgraded to include an original Remarque or Double Remarque by Keith in the lower margin of the print. These can be completed in either pencil or acrylic to create a completely unique piece and if you have a particular request please ask when placing your order. Please allow 2 – 5 weeks for completion of the remarque drawing Limited Edition Edition Size – 100 Remarque Edition Size – 0 Double Remarques Edition Size – 0 You May Like
