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Byron Schlag was the Tailgunner of B-17 'Ol Scrapiron', flying his first combat mission on 26th February 1945 to Berlin. On 23rd March his B-17 collided mid-air with another B-17, cutting the tail off. He managed to bail out at just 400ft; his ball-turret gunner fell in his turret from 23,000ft and survived. The rest of the crew died. Byron Schlag was taken PoW; he escaped and was recaptured four times. He died 25th November 2003.

Died : 2003
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Return to Rattlesden by Nicolas Trudgian.


Return to Rattlesden by Nicolas Trudgian.

With their crews, the 447th Bomb Group B-17 Fortresses arrived at Rattlesden in late 1943, the East Anglian base from which the group flew all its missions until the end of the war. Entering combat on December 24, the 447th targeted submarine pens, naval installations, ports and missile sites, airfields and marshalling yards in France, Belgium and Germany in preparation for the Normandy invasion. In the thick of the bomber offensive, the 447th took part in the Big-Week raids, supported the D-Day landings, aided the breakthrough at St. Lo, pounded enemy positions during the airborne invasion of Holland, and dropped supplies to the Free French forces fighting behind enemy lines. During the Battle of the Bulge, December 1944 - January 1945, the group attacked marshalling yards, railroad bridges and communications centers in the combat zone, later resuming their offensive against targets deep inside Germany. When the war ended the 447th had flown over 257 individual missions, with one of .........


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Item Code : DHM2176Return to Rattlesden by Nicolas Trudgian. - Editions Available
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Paper size 37 inches x 22 inches (94cm x 56cm)
Bitzer, John C
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2016
T/Sgt John C Bitzer (deceased)
John Bitzer joined the service in 1942 before tramsferring to England. On 30th December 1943 flying the B-17G Fortress 'Maid to Please', on his very first combat mission his aircraft was shot down and he had to bail out. John was taken prisoner by the Germans and remained in captivity until May 1945. Died 1st August 2016.
Signature Value : £40
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Bussel, Norman
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
T/Sgt Norman Bussel
As Radio Operator on the B-17 'Mississippi Lady', Norman Bussel flew his first combat mission in March 1944 to Frankfurt. On 29th April 1944 his aircraft was shot down over Berlin, the worst day for losses for the 447th during the entire war. Bailing out with his clothes on fire, four of his crew died that day. Norman was taken PoW for the rest of the war.
Signature Value : £45
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Dingivan, Edward A
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2010
Colonel Edward A Dingivan DFC (deceased)
Edward Dingivan was pilot of 'Brass Wagon', flying his first combat mission to Neuminster , Germany in September 1944. He completed a tour of 30 combat missions in the B-17. after the war, Director of Traffic during the Berlin Airlift and Commander of the 35th Air Transport Squadron. Later Military Executive to the Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force, he retired in 1969. Sadly, Edward Dingivan passed away on 2nd December 2010.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Frision, Frank
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
First Lt Frank Frision
Frank Frision was Bombardier on the Fortress 'Bouncin Baby' flying his first mission on 2nd November 1944 when the Luftwaffe mounted one of their largest fighter operations of the war. He flew the last of his 35 combat missions on 22nd March 1945, supporting the Rhine Crossings.
Signature Value : £35
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Osbahr, John H
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2006
S/Sgt John H Osbahr (deceased)
John Osbahr of Nahant died Friday February 17th 2006, aged 80 at his home after a brief illness. Born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Sopko) Osbahr. He had lived in Nahant for the past 42 years. After graduating from high school in 1943 he volunteered for the Army Air Corps. He served as a Ball Turret (belly) Gunner on the B-17 'Bouncin Baby' in the 447th bomber group, flying his first combat mission on 2nd November 1944, flying to Merseb
Signature Value : £40
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Petrillo, Orlando
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2007
S/Sgt Orlando Pete Petrillo (deceased)
Pete Petrillo was a Waist Gunner on the B-17 'Bit o' Lace'. He flew his first combat mission to Caen, France in August 1944, and the last of his 35 missions was in December 1944 to Mainz in Germany. One of his memorable trips was a supply drop to the French Maquis. He died on 12th November 2007 aged 92.
Signature Value : £40
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Schlag, Byron
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2003
Sgt Byron Schlag (deceased)
Byron Schlag was the Tailgunner of B-17 'Ol Scrapiron', flying his first combat mission on 26th February 1945 to Berlin. On 23rd March his B-17 collided mid-air with another B-17, cutting the tail off. He managed to bail out at just 400ft; his ball-turret gunner fell in his turret from 23,000ft and survived. The rest of the crew died. Byron Schlag was taken PoW; he escaped and was recaptured four times. He died 25th November 2003.
Signature Value : £40
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Sherman, Don
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
S/Sgt Don Sherman
Don Sherman was the ball-turret Gunner on the B-17 'Buddy Buddy'. The first of his 31 combat missions was in December 1944 to Mainz in Germany. His final mission was flown in April 1945 against German targets holding out a Royan in France.
Signature Value : £40
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Limited edition of 25 artist proofs.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!
Paper size 37 inches x 22 inches (94cm x 56cm)
Bitzer, John C
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2016
T/Sgt John C Bitzer (deceased)
John Bitzer joined the service in 1942 before tramsferring to England. On 30th December 1943 flying the B-17G Fortress 'Maid to Please', on his very first combat mission his aircraft was shot down and he had to bail out. John was taken prisoner by the Germans and remained in captivity until May 1945. Died 1st August 2016.
Signature Value : £40
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Bussel, Norman
NO
PHOTO
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T/Sgt Norman Bussel
As Radio Operator on the B-17 'Mississippi Lady', Norman Bussel flew his first combat mission in March 1944 to Frankfurt. On 29th April 1944 his aircraft was shot down over Berlin, the worst day for losses for the 447th during the entire war. Bailing out with his clothes on fire, four of his crew died that day. Norman was taken PoW for the rest of the war.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Dingivan, Edward A
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2010
Colonel Edward A Dingivan DFC (deceased)
Edward Dingivan was pilot of 'Brass Wagon', flying his first combat mission to Neuminster , Germany in September 1944. He completed a tour of 30 combat missions in the B-17. after the war, Director of Traffic during the Berlin Airlift and Commander of the 35th Air Transport Squadron. Later Military Executive to the Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force, he retired in 1969. Sadly, Edward Dingivan passed away on 2nd December 2010.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Frision, Frank
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
First Lt Frank Frision
Frank Frision was Bombardier on the Fortress 'Bouncin Baby' flying his first mission on 2nd November 1944 when the Luftwaffe mounted one of their largest fighter operations of the war. He flew the last of his 35 combat missions on 22nd March 1945, supporting the Rhine Crossings.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Osbahr, John H
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2006
S/Sgt John H Osbahr (deceased)
John Osbahr of Nahant died Friday February 17th 2006, aged 80 at his home after a brief illness. Born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Sopko) Osbahr. He had lived in Nahant for the past 42 years. After graduating from high school in 1943 he volunteered for the Army Air Corps. He served as a Ball Turret (belly) Gunner on the B-17 'Bouncin Baby' in the 447th bomber group, flying his first combat mission on 2nd November 1944, flying to Merseb
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Petrillo, Orlando
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2007
S/Sgt Orlando Pete Petrillo (deceased)
Pete Petrillo was a Waist Gunner on the B-17 'Bit o' Lace'. He flew his first combat mission to Caen, France in August 1944, and the last of his 35 missions was in December 1944 to Mainz in Germany. One of his memorable trips was a supply drop to the French Maquis. He died on 12th November 2007 aged 92.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Schlag, Byron
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2003
Sgt Byron Schlag (deceased)
Byron Schlag was the Tailgunner of B-17 'Ol Scrapiron', flying his first combat mission on 26th February 1945 to Berlin. On 23rd March his B-17 collided mid-air with another B-17, cutting the tail off. He managed to bail out at just 400ft; his ball-turret gunner fell in his turret from 23,000ft and survived. The rest of the crew died. Byron Schlag was taken PoW; he escaped and was recaptured four times. He died 25th November 2003.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Sherman, Don
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
S/Sgt Don Sherman
Don Sherman was the ball-turret Gunner on the B-17 'Buddy Buddy'. The first of his 31 combat missions was in December 1944 to Mainz in Germany. His final mission was flown in April 1945 against German targets holding out a Royan in France.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Nicolas Trudgian
£50 Off!
Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!
Now : £250.00

Quantity:
Limited edition of 25 publishers proofs.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!
Paper size 37 inches x 22 inches (94cm x 56cm)
Bitzer, John C
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2016
T/Sgt John C Bitzer (deceased)
John Bitzer joined the service in 1942 before tramsferring to England. On 30th December 1943 flying the B-17G Fortress 'Maid to Please', on his very first combat mission his aircraft was shot down and he had to bail out. John was taken prisoner by the Germans and remained in captivity until May 1945. Died 1st August 2016.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Bussel, Norman
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
T/Sgt Norman Bussel
As Radio Operator on the B-17 'Mississippi Lady', Norman Bussel flew his first combat mission in March 1944 to Frankfurt. On 29th April 1944 his aircraft was shot down over Berlin, the worst day for losses for the 447th during the entire war. Bailing out with his clothes on fire, four of his crew died that day. Norman was taken PoW for the rest of the war.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Dingivan, Edward A
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2010
Colonel Edward A Dingivan DFC (deceased)
Edward Dingivan was pilot of 'Brass Wagon', flying his first combat mission to Neuminster , Germany in September 1944. He completed a tour of 30 combat missions in the B-17. after the war, Director of Traffic during the Berlin Airlift and Commander of the 35th Air Transport Squadron. Later Military Executive to the Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force, he retired in 1969. Sadly, Edward Dingivan passed away on 2nd December 2010.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Frision, Frank
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
First Lt Frank Frision
Frank Frision was Bombardier on the Fortress 'Bouncin Baby' flying his first mission on 2nd November 1944 when the Luftwaffe mounted one of their largest fighter operations of the war. He flew the last of his 35 combat missions on 22nd March 1945, supporting the Rhine Crossings.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Osbahr, John H
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2006
S/Sgt John H Osbahr (deceased)
John Osbahr of Nahant died Friday February 17th 2006, aged 80 at his home after a brief illness. Born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Sopko) Osbahr. He had lived in Nahant for the past 42 years. After graduating from high school in 1943 he volunteered for the Army Air Corps. He served as a Ball Turret (belly) Gunner on the B-17 'Bouncin Baby' in the 447th bomber group, flying his first combat mission on 2nd November 1944, flying to Merseb
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Petrillo, Orlando
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2007
S/Sgt Orlando Pete Petrillo (deceased)
Pete Petrillo was a Waist Gunner on the B-17 'Bit o' Lace'. He flew his first combat mission to Caen, France in August 1944, and the last of his 35 missions was in December 1944 to Mainz in Germany. One of his memorable trips was a supply drop to the French Maquis. He died on 12th November 2007 aged 92.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Schlag, Byron
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2003
Sgt Byron Schlag (deceased)
Byron Schlag was the Tailgunner of B-17 'Ol Scrapiron', flying his first combat mission on 26th February 1945 to Berlin. On 23rd March his B-17 collided mid-air with another B-17, cutting the tail off. He managed to bail out at just 400ft; his ball-turret gunner fell in his turret from 23,000ft and survived. The rest of the crew died. Byron Schlag was taken PoW; he escaped and was recaptured four times. He died 25th November 2003.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Sherman, Don
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
S/Sgt Don Sherman
Don Sherman was the ball-turret Gunner on the B-17 'Buddy Buddy'. The first of his 31 combat missions was in December 1944 to Mainz in Germany. His final mission was flown in April 1945 against German targets holding out a Royan in France.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

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Promotional Flyer A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm)noneAdd any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!£2.00

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Signed limited edition of 500 prints.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!
Paper size 37 inches x 22 inches (94cm x 56cm)
Bitzer, John C
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2016
T/Sgt John C Bitzer (deceased)
John Bitzer joined the service in 1942 before tramsferring to England. On 30th December 1943 flying the B-17G Fortress 'Maid to Please', on his very first combat mission his aircraft was shot down and he had to bail out. John was taken prisoner by the Germans and remained in captivity until May 1945. Died 1st August 2016.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Bussel, Norman
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
T/Sgt Norman Bussel
As Radio Operator on the B-17 'Mississippi Lady', Norman Bussel flew his first combat mission in March 1944 to Frankfurt. On 29th April 1944 his aircraft was shot down over Berlin, the worst day for losses for the 447th during the entire war. Bailing out with his clothes on fire, four of his crew died that day. Norman was taken PoW for the rest of the war.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Dingivan, Edward A
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2010
Colonel Edward A Dingivan DFC (deceased)
Edward Dingivan was pilot of 'Brass Wagon', flying his first combat mission to Neuminster , Germany in September 1944. He completed a tour of 30 combat missions in the B-17. after the war, Director of Traffic during the Berlin Airlift and Commander of the 35th Air Transport Squadron. Later Military Executive to the Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force, he retired in 1969. Sadly, Edward Dingivan passed away on 2nd December 2010.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Frision, Frank
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
First Lt Frank Frision
Frank Frision was Bombardier on the Fortress 'Bouncin Baby' flying his first mission on 2nd November 1944 when the Luftwaffe mounted one of their largest fighter operations of the war. He flew the last of his 35 combat missions on 22nd March 1945, supporting the Rhine Crossings.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Osbahr, John H
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2006
S/Sgt John H Osbahr (deceased)
John Osbahr of Nahant died Friday February 17th 2006, aged 80 at his home after a brief illness. Born and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William and Anna (Sopko) Osbahr. He had lived in Nahant for the past 42 years. After graduating from high school in 1943 he volunteered for the Army Air Corps. He served as a Ball Turret (belly) Gunner on the B-17 'Bouncin Baby' in the 447th bomber group, flying his first combat mission on 2nd November 1944, flying to Merseb
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Petrillo, Orlando
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2007
S/Sgt Orlando Pete Petrillo (deceased)
Pete Petrillo was a Waist Gunner on the B-17 'Bit o' Lace'. He flew his first combat mission to Caen, France in August 1944, and the last of his 35 missions was in December 1944 to Mainz in Germany. One of his memorable trips was a supply drop to the French Maquis. He died on 12th November 2007 aged 92.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Schlag, Byron
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2003
Sgt Byron Schlag (deceased)
Byron Schlag was the Tailgunner of B-17 'Ol Scrapiron', flying his first combat mission on 26th February 1945 to Berlin. On 23rd March his B-17 collided mid-air with another B-17, cutting the tail off. He managed to bail out at just 400ft; his ball-turret gunner fell in his turret from 23,000ft and survived. The rest of the crew died. Byron Schlag was taken PoW; he escaped and was recaptured four times. He died 25th November 2003.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Sherman, Don
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
S/Sgt Don Sherman
Don Sherman was the ball-turret Gunner on the B-17 'Buddy Buddy'. The first of his 31 combat missions was in December 1944 to Mainz in Germany. His final mission was flown in April 1945 against German targets holding out a Royan in France.
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

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Last One Home by Ivan Berryman.


Last One Home by Ivan Berryman.

A pair of P51D Mustangs of the 361st Fighter Group, 8th Air Force, escort a damaged B17G Flying Fortress of the 381st Bomb Group back to its home base of Ridgewell, England, during the Autumn of 1944.
Item Code : DHM1724Last One Home by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)Artist : Ivan BerrymanAdd any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!£115.00

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Aces Presentation (1) edition of 25 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)
Anderson, C E Bud (clipped)

Died : 2024
Colonel C E Bud Anderson (deceased)
Bud Anderson went to England with the 357th Fighter Group in 1943, the first Eighth Air Force Group to be equipped with the P-51 Mustang. He got himself on the score sheet on one of the first Berlin missions, dog fighting with a bunch of Me109s who had set upon a straggling B-17. On 29th June 1944, leading his squadron on a mission to Leipzig, they ran into a formation of Fw190s. In the ensuing battle Anderson shot down the leader, and two more Fw190s. After a short rest in the U.S., Bud ret
Signature Value : £55
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Mahurin, Walker Bud (clipped)

Died : 2010
Colonel Walker Bud Mahurin (deceased)
Walker Melville 'Bud' Mahurin was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on 5th December 1918. He joined the Army reserves on 29th September 1941 and entered flight training, being commissioned as a pilot on the 29th of April 1942 at Ellington Field Texas. 'Bud' Mahurin gained a reputation as one of the USAAF's most colourful fighter Aces. Arriving in the European theatre, flying with the 56th Fighter Group at Boxted, England, on the 17th of August the 56th Fighter group flew escort
Signature Value : £70
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Blakeslee, Don (clipped)

Died : 2008
Colonel Don Blakeslee (deceased)
Joining the RAF in 1940 Don Blakeslee flew Spitfires with 401 Squadron. When the Eagle Squadron were formed he transferred as an experienced flight commander with several victories to his credit. An aggressive and fearless fighter pilot, Blakeslee was promoted to lead 133 Squadron, and was described as the best fighter leader the war produced. Already an Ace, he transferred to the USAAF 4th Fighter Group. By the war end he had over four years of continuous combat flying, and 14.5 air victori
Signature Value : £55
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+ Artist : Ivan Berryman
£250.00

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Peterson, Richard Bud (clipped)

Died : 2000
Major Richard Bud Peterson (deceased)
Bud Peterson was born in Hancock in 1923 and attended the University of Minnesota before joining the Army Reserve. He went through the cadet program and became a second lieutenant. He was sent to Europe to join the 357th Fighter Group. He scored his first victory in March 1944, bringing down an Fw190 in his P-51 Mustang. He eventually became the top scorer in 364th Fighter Squadron, with a final tally of 15.5 victories, and was the 10th Ace of the 357th Fighter Group. All his victories were
Signature Value : £55
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OBrien, William R (clipped)

Died : 2006
Captain William Bee OBrien (deceased)
William O'Brien was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His father Terence O'Brien was an oil-field worker, and his mother, Agnes, was a nurse. Obee O'Brien graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy and trained as a pilot before joining the U.S. Army Air Corps service in 1942. He took flight training at Luke Field in Phoenix and in Nevada before arriving in England in late 1943. Willaim OBee O'Brien flew P-51 Mustangs with the 357th Fighter Group, scoring his first enemy plane on March 6
Signature Value : £55
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Hayes, Thomas L (clipped)

Died : 2008
Brigadier General Thomas L Hayes (deceased)
Thomas Hayes was born in Portland, Oregon. In his career he was credited with a total of 10.5 victories - 8 and a half of these were German and two Japanese. During 1942 he was based in the South Pacific, at Java. During this time he was shot down by a Japanese Zero fighter over the island of Bali. Later in the war he was sent to Britain as a Squadron Commander, flying P51 Mustangs with the 357th Fighter Group - the Yoxford Boys. On 6th March 1944 he led his squadron on one of the first suc
Signature Value : £55
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+ Artist : Ivan Berryman
£250.00

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Fortress Presentation (2) edition of 25 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)
Goebel, Bob (clipped)

Died : 2011
Colonel Bob Goebel (deceased)
December 1943 found Bob Goebel in North Africa flying Spitfires in preparation for joining the 31st Fighter Group. As soon as they arrived they re-equipped with P51 Mustangs and flew to Italy, where Bob flew a total of 62 combat missions, including 16 hazardous trips to the Romanian oilfields. During his combat operations he led his squadron into action seven times, and his entire Group twice, whilst still only aged 21. He ended the war with 11 air victories. Sadly, Bob Goebel passed away on
Signature Value : £55
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Curtis, Bob (clipped)

Died : 2021
Lt Col Bob Curtis (deceased)
Bob Curtis arrived in North Africa in 1943, moving to Sicily soon after, flying Spitfires with the 52nd Fighter Group. He scored his first air victory over an Me109 flying his Spitfire, and later survived a bail out when his fighter was badly damaged after a building he strafed exploded beneath him. Moving across to the 15th Air Force, the 52nd Fighter Group re-equipped with the P-51 and Bob Curtis became a Squadron Commander. He added 13 more to his score flying the P-51, ending his war with 1
Signature Value : £45
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Loving, George (clipped)

Died : 2016
Lt Gen George Loving (deceased)
General George Loving was born in Roanoke, Va., in 1923, graduated from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, Va., and attended Lynchburg College. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama and holds a master's degree from The George Washington University. During the academic year 1969-70, he was a research associate with the Council on Foreign Relations. He entered military service in March 1942 as an aviation cadet and graduated from flying school in 1943 with a commission as second lieu
Signature Value : £50
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Brooks, Jim (clipped)

Captain Jim Brooks
Jim Brooks joined the 31st Fighter Group in Italy in early 1944, flying the P51 against Me109s, Fw190s, and the Italian Macchi Mc202. He scored his first victory on a mission to Ploesti. Later, leading the 307th Fighter Squadron on a Russian shuttle mission, they engaged a large formation of Ju87 Stukas, shooting down 27 enemy aircraft, Jim Brooks accounting for three of them. He ended his tour with 280 combat hours, and 13 confirmed victories.
Signature Value : £55
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+ Artist : Ivan Berryman
£250.00

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Fortress edition of 25 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)
Schlag, Byron (clipped)
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2003
Sgt Byron Schlag (deceased)
Byron Schlag was the Tailgunner of B-17 'Ol Scrapiron', flying his first combat mission on 26th February 1945 to Berlin. On 23rd March his B-17 collided mid-air with another B-17, cutting the tail off. He managed to bail out at just 400ft; his ball-turret gunner fell in his turret from 23,000ft and survived. The rest of the crew died. Byron Schlag was taken PoW; he escaped and was recaptured four times. He died 25th November 2003.
Signature Value : £40
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Dingivan, Edward A (clipped)
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Died : 2010
Colonel Edward A Dingivan DFC (deceased)
Edward Dingivan was pilot of 'Brass Wagon', flying his first combat mission to Neuminster , Germany in September 1944. He completed a tour of 30 combat missions in the B-17. after the war, Director of Traffic during the Berlin Airlift and Commander of the 35th Air Transport Squadron. Later Military Executive to the Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force, he retired in 1969. Sadly, Edward Dingivan passed away on 2nd December 2010.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE
 
Bussel, Norman (clipped)
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
T/Sgt Norman Bussel
As Radio Operator on the B-17 'Mississippi Lady', Norman Bussel flew his first combat mission in March 1944 to Frankfurt. On 29th April 1944 his aircraft was shot down over Berlin, the worst day for losses for the 447th during the entire war. Bailing out with his clothes on fire, four of his crew died that day. Norman was taken PoW for the rest of the war.
Signature Value : £45
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Bitzer, John C (clipped)
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Died : 2016
T/Sgt John C Bitzer (deceased)
John Bitzer joined the service in 1942 before tramsferring to England. On 30th December 1943 flying the B-17G Fortress 'Maid to Please', on his very first combat mission his aircraft was shot down and he had to bail out. John was taken prisoner by the Germans and remained in captivity until May 1945. Died 1st August 2016.
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McGee, Charles
Died : 2022
Colonel Charles McGee (deceased)
Charles McGee graduated from flight school and shipped out to Italy in December 1943 as a flight Lieutenant in the 302nd fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group. He flew missions in North Africa, Italy and Germany, and got his first victory on 24th August flying escort in the Ploesti oil field raid. After the war this outstanding flyer commanded fighter squadrons throughout the United States, Italy, the Philippines and Germany, logging up more than 6,100 hours in 409 combat missions spanning Wor
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Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm)Artist : Ivan Berryman
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Peterburs, Joseph
Flt Lt Joseph Peterburs
Joe Peterburs enlisted in the US Army Air Corps on the 30th of November, 1942 and was called to active duty as an Aviation Cadet on 26th January, 1943. On 15th April, 1944 after a rigorous flying training program, he received his pilots wings and commission as a 2nd Lieutenant. After graduation he flew the P-40N and A-24 during combat replacement training. On 6th November, 1944 Lt. Peterburs arrived in England and was assigned to the 55th Fighter Squadron of the 20th Fighter Group. He was 19 y
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Bryan / Powell Signature edition of 200 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)
Bryan, Donald
Died : 2012
Lt Col Donald S Bryan (deceased)
Originally a P-40 instructor with the 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, Don Bryan then transferred to the 328th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group as a flight leader flying P-47s. Moving to Bodney, England, in June, he flew with the group on its first combat mission in September, flying his P-47 'Little One', named after his girlfriend Frances Norman. In April 1944, he transferred to P-51s, 'Little One II' and 'Little One III', and completed his first combat
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Powell, Robert
Died : 2016
Captain Robert Punchy Powell (deceased)
Punchy Powell joined the 328th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group in August 1943 and flew 83 combat missions with them in P-47s and P-51s until the end of his tour in December 1944. His P-51 was 'The West by gawd Virginian'. He was credited with sharing in the destruction of 2 enemy aircraft in aerial combat plus 3 damaged, and destroying 3.5 enemy aircraft on the ground, plus 2 probables while strafing enemy airfields. He died on 22nd June 2016.
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