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353rd Fighter Group in aviation art prints by leading aviation artists Robert Taylor, Simon Smith, David Pentland, Stan Stokes.

Top Cover by Stan Stokes.  The painting depicts a P-51D Mustang (flown by William Bailey of the 353rd Fighter Group) flying escort for B-17 Flying Fortresses of the U.S. Armys Eighth Air Force. The scene is over the French countryside during late 1944, and several more hours of high altitude flying lies ahead of these pilots before the days work is over. Bombing played a major role in the Allies victory in Europe. The RAF relied primarily on night bombing which was also called strategic bombing. Day time bombing was a necessity for hitting specific targets such as munition plants, dams, and submarine pens. The Mighty Eighth took on responsibility for most of the day time bombing missions. The hazards and discomforts of high altitude flying, the perils of enemy flak batteries, and the threat of enemy fighters made these missions exceedingly dangerous until only very late in the war. Fighter escort was critically important in improving the odds of a successful mission, and the P-51 became arguably the premier aircraft for providing that cover. The P-51 is generally acknowledged as Americas top fighter plane of World War II. The first Mustangs were ordered by the British Government in 1940. The USAAF was initially reluctant to order the Mustang, having already committed itself to the P-38 Lightning, the P-47 Thunderbolt, the P-40 Warhawk, and the P-39 Airacobra. In 1944 an improved version of the Mustang, the D, came off North American Aviations assembly line in California. It was dramatically altered from earlier versions, as major changes in fuselage design were incorporated to improve pilot visibility. The P-51D was powered by a Packard-built, Rolls Royce-designed, liquid cooled V-12 engine which generated 1,612 HP. The Mustang had a top speed of 436 MPH, a range of 949 miles, and an operational ceiling in excess of 42,000 feet. Nearly 8,000 P-51Ds were produced. In service with the USAAF Mustangs flew in excess of 200,000 missions, and were credited with destroying nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft. The Mustang was unique in its ability to provide long range fighter escort, and this greatly enhanced the effectiveness of Allied bombing missions. On returning from their escort missions Mustangs would generally split into squadrons and take varying routes home looking for targets of opportunity.

Dove of Peace by David Pentland   P51D of Colonel Glenn Duncan C.O. of the 353rd Fighter Group, along with "Betty-E" flown by Lt. Colonel Wayne Blickenstaff, taking off on one of their last missions of the war, April 1945.


Eagles Over the Rhine by Robert Taylor.


Eagles Over the Rhine by Robert Taylor.

P-51 Mustangs of the 353rd Fighter Group make a low-level run over towns and villages along the Rhine.
Item Code : RST0027Eagles Over the Rhine by Robert Taylor. - Editions Available
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PRINT Signed limited edition of 1250 prints.
Full Item Details		 Paper size 34 inches x 25 inches (84cm x 64cm) Sloan, William Dixie
Fiedler, Arthur C
East, Clyde B
Blakeslee, Don
Mahurin, Walker Bud
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Heading Home to Raydon by Robert Taylor.


Heading Home to Raydon by Robert Taylor.

After a grueling bomber escort mission late in WWII, P-51 Mustangs of the 353rd Fighter Group return to their base at Raydon, Suffolk.
Item Code : DHM6000Heading Home to Raydon by Robert Taylor. - Editions Available
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PRINTSigned limited edition of 325 prints.
Full Item Details		Overall size 16.5 inches x 12.5 inches (42cm x 32cm) Image size 13 inches x 8 inches (33cm x 20cm) Strait, Donald
Mahurin, Walker Bud
Olds, Robin
Anderson, C E Bud
Conlin, Raymond T
Skara, John
Winks, Robert P
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Top Cover by Stan Stokes.


Top Cover by Stan Stokes.

The painting depicts a P-51D Mustang (flown by William Bailey of the 353rd Fighter Group) flying escort for B-17 Flying Fortresses of the U.S. Armys Eighth Air Force. The scene is over the French countryside during late 1944, and several more hours of high altitude flying lies ahead of these pilots before the days work is over. Bombing played a major role in the Allies victory in Europe. The RAF relied primarily on night bombing which was also called strategic bombing. Day time bombing was a necessity for hitting specific targets such as munition plants, dams, and submarine pens. The Mighty Eighth took on responsibility for most of the day time bombing missions. The hazards and discomforts of high altitude flying, the perils of enemy flak batteries, and the threat of enemy fighters made these missions exceedingly dangerous until only very late in the war. Fighter escort was critically important in improving the odds of a successful mission, and the P-51 became arguably the premier air.........

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Item Code : STK0034Top Cover by Stan Stokes. - Editions Available
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PRINT Signed limited edition of 4750 prints.
Full Item Details		 Print size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm) Supplied with signed and numbered certificate of authenticity.Artist : Stan Stokes£5 Off!
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PRINTSigned limited edition of 225 prints.
Full Item Details		 Size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm) Bailey, William B
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PRINTPrints from the signed limited edition of 225 prints.
Full Item Details		 Size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm) Bailey, William B
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Running the Gauntlet by Robert Taylor.


Running the Gauntlet by Robert Taylor.

Though some 1400 of Germanys remarkable Me262 jet aircraft were built, fewer than 300 ever saw action during its short 10 month combat career, the 550 mph fighter-bomber arriving in service too late to make any impression on the course of the war. Most famous of all Me262 units was Jagdverband 44, commanded by General Adolf Galland. Instructed by Hitler to set up a small defensive fighter unit to make the most of the new Me262, Gallands JV44 attracted other top-scoring pilots, including top aces Macky Steinhoff and Walter Krupinski, and the unit soon became dubbed Gallands Squadron of Experts. Though doing their best to repel daylight attacks on jet production plants in Southern Germany, JV44 were fighting a losing battle. During a raid on 9 April 1945 the unit lost nine aircraft – a pattern that was to continue. Also, American fighter pilots, unable to catch the 262 in the air, found success taking the jets out as they took off or landed, catching them while at their most vulnerabl.........

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Item Code : DHM1751Running the Gauntlet by Robert Taylor. - Editions Available
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PRINT Aces Edition : signed limited edition of 400 prints.
Full Item Details		 Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm) Hannig, Norbert
Schuck, Walter
Strait, Donald
East, Clyde B
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PROOF		 War in Europe Edition - signed limited edition of 25 artist proofs.
Full Item Details		 Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm) Rudorffer, Erich
Olds, Robin
Cummings, Donald
Ambs, Alfred
Hannig, Norbert
Schuck, Walter
Strait, Donald
East, Clyde B
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PRINT War in Europe Edition - signed limited edition of 200 prints.
Full Item Details		 Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm) Rudorffer, Erich
Olds, Robin
Cummings, Donald
Ambs, Alfred
Hannig, Norbert
Schuck, Walter
Strait, Donald
East, Clyde B
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PRINT War in Europe Edition - signed limited edition of 25 remarques.
Full Item Details		 Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm) Rudorffer, Erich
Olds, Robin
Cummings, Donald
Ambs, Alfred
Hannig, Norbert
Schuck, Walter
Strait, Donald
East, Clyde B
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PRINT Generals Edition : signed limited edition of 120 prints.
Full Item Details		 Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm) Rudorffer, Erich
Galland, Adolf
Mahurin, Walker Bud
Olds, Robin
Cummings, Donald
Ambs, Alfred
Giefing, Ernest
Brooks, Jim
Hannig, Norbert
Schuck, Walter
Strait, Donald
East, Clyde B
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PRINT Portfolio Proofs : signed limited edition of 25 prints, supplied with companion drawing.
Full Item Details		 Paper size 33 inches x 25 inches (83cm x 64cm) Steinhoff, Johannes (matted on companion print)
Krupinski, Walter (matted on companion print)
Rudorffer, Erich
Galland, Adolf
Mahurin, Walker Bud
Olds, Robin
Cummings, Donald
Ambs, Alfred
Giefing, Ernest
Brooks, Jim
Hannig, Norbert
Schuck, Walter
Strait, Donald
East, Clyde B
Green, Herky
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Little Friends by Simon Smith.


Little Friends by Simon Smith.

The aircraft in the foreground bears the name Alabama Rammer Jammer, the personal mount of 2/Lt Arthur Cundy ,352nd FS, 353rd FG. The 353rds yellow and black chequered nose bands were one of the most distinctive recognition features of all the Eighths fighter groups.
Item Code : DHM1464Little Friends by Simon Smith. - Editions Available
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Top Cover by Stan Stokes.  The painting depicts a P-51D Mustang (flown by William Bailey of the 353rd Fighter Group) flying escort for B-17 Flying Fortresses of the U.S. Armys Eighth Air Force. The scene is over the French countryside during late 1944, and several more hours of high altitude flying lies ahead of these pilots before the days work is over. Bombing played a major role in the Allies victory in Europe. The RAF relied primarily on night bombing which was also called strategic bombing. Day time bombing was a necessity for hitting specific targets such as munition plants, dams, and submarine pens. The Mighty Eighth took on responsibility for most of the day time bombing missions. The hazards and discomforts of high altitude flying, the perils of enemy flak batteries, and the threat of enemy fighters made these missions exceedingly dangerous until only very late in the war. Fighter escort was critically important in improving the odds of a successful mission, and the P-51 became arguably the premier aircraft for providing that cover. The P-51 is generally acknowledged as Americas top fighter plane of World War II. The first Mustangs were ordered by the British Government in 1940. The USAAF was initially reluctant to order the Mustang, having already committed itself to the P-38 Lightning, the P-47 Thunderbolt, the P-40 Warhawk, and the P-39 Airacobra. In 1944 an improved version of the Mustang, the D, came off North American Aviations assembly line in California. It was dramatically altered from earlier versions, as major changes in fuselage design were incorporated to improve pilot visibility. The P-51D was powered by a Packard-built, Rolls Royce-designed, liquid cooled V-12 engine which generated 1,612 HP. The Mustang had a top speed of 436 MPH, a range of 949 miles, and an operational ceiling in excess of 42,000 feet. Nearly 8,000 P-51Ds were produced. In service with the USAAF Mustangs flew in excess of 200,000 missions, and were credited with destroying nearly 5,000 enemy aircraft. The Mustang was unique in its ability to provide long range fighter escort, and this greatly enhanced the effectiveness of Allied bombing missions. On returning from their escort missions Mustangs would generally split into squadrons and take varying routes home looking for targets of opportunity. 

Dove of Peace by David Pentland   P51D of Colonel Glenn Duncan C.O. of the 353rd Fighter Group, along with "Betty-E" flown by Lt. Colonel Wayne Blickenstaff, taking off on one of their last missions of the war, April 1945.
 

 


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