A tribute to the
pilots who flew against the Luftwaffe’s legendary Jet fighters
10th April 1945 and B-17s of the 1st Air Division head back towards England after a successful raid on the German Army Headquarters near Berlin. Suddenly the air is alive with cannon fire as Luftwaffe Me262 jets launch a swift, desperate attack on the homeward-bound bombers. But the escorting fighters of the 356th Fighter Group have quickly spotted the danger and, after diving in hot pursuit, Lt Wayne Gatlin skillfully positions his P-51 behind one of the jets to score a remarkable victory.
As the war in mainland Europe entered its final, bloody phase, the German Armies defending Berlin fought on with a savage determination, slowly disintegrating before the mighty weapon of war unleashed against them. What remained of the Luftwaffe was mercilessly pounded from the air, their airfields hammered relentlessly. Aircraft, fuel, spare parts, ammunition and pilots all in short supply but still they fought on, with deadly effect. At the forefront of the German offensive and pivotal during the defense of the Reich, were the highly advanced jet fighters of the Luftwaffe, and in particular the legendary Me262.
THE SIGNATURES
The print is personally signed by the artist and three,
highly-distinguished veterans who belong to that small, talented band of Allied
fighter pilots to have scored a victory over a Luftwaffe jet:
Major General WAYNE C. GATLIN
Squadron Leader JUREK MENCEL
Colonel JOE PETERBURS
This is a powerful print with amazing signatures.
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.
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