Stinky Duane Beeson Spitfire by Artist Craig Tinder

This Side-View Profile Fine Art Print illustrated by Artist Craig Tinder is printed on a heavy, luster substrate and is fade-resistant with an astonishingly high resolution to bring out rivet-level details.

Choose from 4 Different Paper Sizes and 2 Background Styles:

• A) Paper Print - 12" x 8" (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
• B) Paper Print - 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm)
• C) Paper Print - 24" x 16" (60.9 cm x 40.6 cm)
• D) Paper Print - 30" x 20" (76 cm x 50.8 cm)

• White Background (classy, vibrant touch)
• Map Background (ghosted over a vintage WWII map)

About the Paper Prints:

Each Limited Edition Fine Art Print is printed on archival presentation-quality, 260 GSM / 10 Mil, photographic paper created using the highest quality inks and archival techniques. Photographs do not do this paper substrate justice as it practically "glows" on the wall.

Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. These prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.

The Story Behind the Print:

One of a handful of U.S. WWII Fighter Pilots to become an ace in two different types of aircraft, Duane Beeson, was originally assigned to RAF 71st Eagle Squadron and was later transferred to 334th Squadron, 4th FG. Until 1943, the 4th FG were assigned Supermarine Spitfire Mk VBs. While recently transferred, Duane Beeson embarked on a training mission to test fire the cannons on his Spitfire. He made a quick dash across the Channel to harass German ground troops. As he completed his first strafing run, he immediately took ground fire and quickly flew back to England for repairs.

Duane Beeson would later become a highly successful ace of the 4th FG in both the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51B Mustang - both dubbed, "The Boise Bee". He would score air combat 22 victories with a strong record scoring multiple victories per mission. In August, 1943, Duane Beeson was again hit by ground fire and interned as a prisoner of war for the remainder of WWII.

This item is printed on demand and typically requires 2-3 days for printing prior to shipment.

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