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A Green Hill Far Away by Robert Tomlin. - Cranston Military Prints

A Green Hill Far Away by Robert Tomlin.


A Green Hill Far Away by Robert Tomlin.

On the morning of October 14th 1943 along with 15 others from the 305th Bomb Group, Lazy Baby set off from Chelveston in England on Mission 115, the second Schweinfurt raid, later to become known as Black Thursday. By the time they reached Aachen on the outward leg only Lazy Baby and two others of the 305th were left flying, They were then seriously damaged and three crew severely injured whilst two bailed out. Diving from 23,000 ft to only 3,000 ft, pilot Ed Dienhart managed to escape the attacking fighters. With the ball turret gunner trapped and navigator seriously injured they proceeded at 30 to 50 feet, hedge-hopping all the way, to Switzerland and safety. Guided by the navigator Don Rowley who, despite having both arms virtually severed, managed to steer them from memory for over an hour to Switzerland where they made a dramatic crash landing only four miles from the German border. The navigator died the following day from his injuries. Whilst the pilot drew upon every ounce of his flying skills, the rest of the crew exhibited untold valour in the face of terrible adversity and selfless devotion to their stricken comrades. This print is autographed by pilot Ed Dienhart and Swiss Schoolmaster Leo Thuring who helped to rescue the mortally wounded navigator. Accompanying the print is a 24 page illustrated book which charts the story from take off, through the landing, to the eventual escape of some of the crew back to England. An individual book plate is also signed by members of the crew, the author and relevant Swiss personalities providing not only a complete historical record of the heroism and valour of the crew, but a tribute to all who fought for the freedom which we now enjoy.
Item Code : DHM2515BA Green Hill Far Away by Robert Tomlin. - Editions AvailableExtra....

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Crew of Lazy Baby :

A photo of an edition of the print :

DESCRIPTIONSIZESIGNATURESOFFERSPRICEPURCHASINGPACKS
Limited edition print.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!		Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm)
Dienhart, Edward

Lt Edward Dienhart
Pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Zullo, Christy

S/Sgt Christy Zullo
Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Cinibulk, Robert

S/Sgt Robert Cinibulk
Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Thuring, Leo
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Leo Thuring
Schoolmaster, Aesch, Switzerland. Was at the scene as B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby' came down and assisted the crew out of the aircraft.
Signature Value : £10
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Bolin, Brunson

2nd Lt Brunson Bolin
Co-pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. Brunson Bolin was just 18 years old when he volunteered for the Army Air Force. Within months, he was training to be a pilot and flew the B-17 named the Lazy Baby. 2nd Lt Brunson Bolin was on his seventh mission - flying as a co-pilot. Their mission was to bomb the ball-bearing factory on the Schweinfurt Raid. They had just dropped their bombs when the plane was attacked. The left board engine was on fire, communication systems were de
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Baus, Raymond

S/Sgt Raymond Baus
Ball Turret Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Robert Tomlin

Signature(s) value alone : £175		£50 Off!Now : £110.00

Quantity:
In 3 Pairs
and 1 Pack
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Limited edition print.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!		Image size 30 inches x 15 inches (76cm x 38cm)
Dienhart, Edward

Lt Edward Dienhart
Pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Zullo, Christy

S/Sgt Christy Zullo
Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Cinibulk, Robert

S/Sgt Robert Cinibulk
Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Thuring, Leo
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Leo Thuring
Schoolmaster, Aesch, Switzerland. Was at the scene as B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby' came down and assisted the crew out of the aircraft.
Signature Value : £10
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Bolin, Brunson

2nd Lt Brunson Bolin
Co-pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. Brunson Bolin was just 18 years old when he volunteered for the Army Air Force. Within months, he was training to be a pilot and flew the B-17 named the Lazy Baby. 2nd Lt Brunson Bolin was on his seventh mission - flying as a co-pilot. Their mission was to bomb the ball-bearing factory on the Schweinfurt Raid. They had just dropped their bombs when the plane was attacked. The left board engine was on fire, communication systems were de
Signature Value : £40
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Baus, Raymond

S/Sgt Raymond Baus
Ball Turret Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Robert Tomlin

Signature(s) value alone : £175		£75 Off!Now : £85.00

Quantity:


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Signatures on these products
*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature and is for the unmatted version where available. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare.
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Lt Edward Dienhart
*Signature Value : £35

Editions signed :

Limited edition print.
Limited edition print.


Dienhart, Edward
(Lt Edward Dienhart)

Pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.




S/Sgt Christy Zullo
*Signature Value : £35

Editions signed :

Limited edition print.
Limited edition print.


Zullo, Christy
(S/Sgt Christy Zullo)

Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.




S/Sgt Robert Cinibulk
*Signature Value : £35

Editions signed :

Limited edition print.
Limited edition print.


Cinibulk, Robert
(S/Sgt Robert Cinibulk)

Waist Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.


Leo Thuring
*Signature Value : £10

Editions signed :

Limited edition print.
Limited edition print.


Thuring, Leo
(Leo Thuring)

Schoolmaster, Aesch, Switzerland. Was at the scene as B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby' came down and assisted the crew out of the aircraft.




2nd Lt Brunson Bolin
*Signature Value : £40

Editions signed :

Limited edition print.
Limited edition print.


Bolin, Brunson
(2nd Lt Brunson Bolin)

Co-pilot of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'. Brunson Bolin was just 18 years old when he volunteered for the Army Air Force. Within months, he was training to be a pilot and flew the B-17 named the Lazy Baby. 2nd Lt Brunson Bolin was on his seventh mission - flying as a co-pilot. Their mission was to bomb the ball-bearing factory on the Schweinfurt Raid. They had just dropped their bombs when the plane was attacked. The left board engine was on fire, communication systems were destroyed and the navigator was mortally wounded. The situation looked grim and the pilot ordered everyone to bail out. With the plane in distress, Brunson Bolin jumped from the bomb bay - he slammed into one of the doors breaking most of his ribs. As he tumbled towards the earth, Brunson stretched back and noticed holes popping up inside his parachute. He looked down to find a group of German farmers taking shots at him. The only thing that saved his life was a German Army Corporal who got to him before the farmers did. And in the middle of a huge hay field, Brunson Bolin was captured. He would spend the next 18 months at Stalag Luft III in Sagan, Poland as a prisoner of war. When 2nd Lt Brunson Bolin returned after the war he was awarded a Purple Heart and the Air Medal for his service to our nation. After the war, he took a job with Delta Air Lines.




S/Sgt Raymond Baus
*Signature Value : £20

Editions signed :

Limited edition print.
Limited edition print.


Baus, Raymond
(S/Sgt Raymond Baus)

Ball Turret Gunner of B-17 Flying Fortress 'Lazy Baby'.
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