Description
A powerful edition paying tribute to the P-47 Thunderbolts in WWII DAYS OF THUNDER by Richard Taylor It is the spring of 1944, and with the Normandy invasion just days away, P-47D Thunderbolts of the 78th Fighter Group, already painted with invasion markings, depart Duxford en route for the north coast of France, and a low-level strafing mission The 78th Fighter Group would become one of the most successful fighter units in the 8th Air Force and was extremely successful in the ground attack role. This superb release commemorates the valiant contribution of the Group during WWII. THE SIGNATURES - the Fighter Pilots Edition Joining artist Richard Taylor in signing this outstanding tribute to the P-47 Thunderbolt, the print is personally autographed by four of the most respected P47 fighter Pilots who flew combat over Europe during World War II: Colonel ROBERT “SHORTY” RANKIN – 10 victories, including Ace in a day Colonel WALKER “BUD” MAHURIN – 24 ¼ victories Colonel STEVE PISANOS – 10 victories First Lieutenant SAMUEL ‘BUZZARD’ LUTZ This powerful piece is the perfect collector’s item for aviation and WWII enthusiasts. 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. The 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.