| The Mighty Eighth - Book & Print Portfolio |
Back from Berlin
by Anthony Saunders
| A group of B-17 Flying Fortresses as they make landfall over England following the Eighth Air Force’s first daylight raid to Berlin carried out on 4 March 1944. Whilst the rest of the force had been recalled due to bad weather, two squadrons from the 95th BG, one from the 100th BG and a pathfinder from the 482nd BG pressed on towards Berlin. With their P-51 Mustang escorts from the 4th FG and 357th FG, the small American force successfully released their bombs on target despite the large presence of Luftwaffe fighters over the German capital. |
| Overall size: 19¼" x 26½" | Available in the following editions | Image size: 12¾" x 20¾" |
| 175 | Limited edition | Print & matching numbered book signed by B-17 pilot Bob Shoens. | $195 |
| 50 | Collectors edition | As above with five additional veteran's signatures | $325 |
| 25 | Artist's proof | As above | $415 |
| 15 | Remarque | As above | $770 |
| 15 | Double Remarque | As above | $995 |
| 10 | Tribute edition | As above with matted original drawing and a total of 14 veteran's signatures | $1995 |
| As two packages are required to ship this set a $30 shipping fee is automatically added to each order. Additional charges apply to overseas orders, please email or call for a quote. |
| This special edition book and print portfolio consists of two matching-numbered elements, the specially commissioned print by Anthony Saunders and a 128 page hardback book in its own embossed slipcase, featuring the men and machines of the 8th Air Force. |
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The heroics of the airmen who served in the U.S. 8th Air Force and fought in the embattled skies of Europe during WWII are legendary. |
Tribute Edition With all the components of the Collector’s Edition, this14 signature Tribute Edition is issued with a matching-numbered original pencil drawing by Anthony Saunders. |
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| Collectors edition signatures (signed bookplate) |
| Capt Bob Shoens – Pilot on B-17s / 100th BG |
| Brig Gen Frank Gailer – P-51 Pilot / 357th FG / 5 ½ victories |
| Maj Gen Wayne Gatlin – P-47 & P-51 Pilot / 356th FG / 1 victory |
| 1st Lt James Rasmussen – Navigator on B-17s / 100th BG |
| 1st Lt Denny Thompson – Pilot on B-24s & B-17s / 487th BG |
| Lt Col Ed Tyre – Pilot on B-17s / 17th BG |
| Tribute edition signatures |
| Capt Bob Shoens – Pilot on B-17s / 100th BG |
| Brig Gen Frank Gailer – P-51 Pilot / 357th FG / 5 ½ victories - (signed on bookplate) |
| Maj Gen Wayne Gatlin – P-47 & P-51 Pilot / 356th FG / 1 victory - (signed on bookplate) |
| 1st Lt James Rasmussen – Navigator on B-17s / 100th BG - (signed on bookplate) |
| 1st Lt Denny Thompson – Pilot on B-24s & B-17s / 487th BG - (signed on bookplate) |
| Lt Col Ed Tyre – Pilot on B-17s / 17th BG - (signed on bookplate) - (signed on bookplate) |
| Captain Alvin Brown – Pilot on B-17s / 95th BG - (signed on bookplate) |
| Major General Robert Burns – Pilot on B-17s / 351st BG - (signed on bookplate) |
| Colonel William Lawley MoH – Pilot on B-17s / 305th BG - (signed on bookplate) |
| Colonel Clarence ‘Bud’ Anderson – P-51 Pilot / 357th FG / 16 ¼ victories - (signed on bookplate) |
| Colonel Francis ‘Gabby’ Gabreski – P-47 Pilot / 56th FG / 34 ½ victories - (signed on bookplate) |
| Lt Col Don Bryan – P-47 & P-51 Pilot / 352nd FG / 13 ½ victories - (signed on drawing) |
| 1st Lt Stephen Ananian – P-51 Pilot / 339th FG / 4 victories - (signed on drawing) |
| Capt Robert ‘Punchy’ Powell – P-47 & P-51 Pilot / 352nd FG / 5 ½ victories - (signed on drawing) |
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