Alto Professional

Clearing Skies by Robert Taylor signed by 100th Bomb Group Masters of the Air

Description: A STUNNING TRIBUTE TO THE BRAVE AIRCREWS WHO FLEW WITH THE 100th BOMB GROUPCLEARING SKIES by Robert TaylorThe winter of 1944 / 45 wasn’t the coldest ever recorded in England but it came close. The weather was bitter and, in what would turn out to be the last Christmas of the war, temperatures plunged across the country, bringing ice, freezing fog and deep banks of drifting snow.Airfields across East Anglia stood bleak and frost-bound, runways kept clear of snow when conditions allowed, whilst the heavy bombers of the US Eighth Air Force remained under wraps, engines oiled, warmed and ready for any break in the banks of murky fog that would allow them to fly. And when those breaks came, the bombers were back in action ready to play their part in the final destruction of Hitler’s Third Reich. The end game was rapidly approaching and both sides knew it.The Eighth Air Force flew its final bomber operations of the war on 25 April 1945, the last of 968 combat missions involving over 523,000 sorties; they had dropped some 700,000 tons of bombs, inflicting destruction on a scale from which the enemy could never recover. Yet the cost of the victory in which they had played such a major part made for sober reading; they had lost some 6,130 bombers and fighters along with some 47,000 casualties, including more than 26,000 dead – half of the entire US Army Air Force losses during the conflict.THE SIGNATURESEarning the nickname “The Bloody Hundredth” because of the heavy losses they suffered, the print is personally signed by three veterans who served with the 100th Bomb Group. By endorsing the edition, their autographs help to create a historically important collector’s piece to be cherished for future generations:THE SIGNATURESJoining artist Robert Taylor in signing every print are three distinguished aircrew who flew B-17s on operations with the 100th BG from Thorpe Abbotts during WWII:Captain ROBERT SHOENS - PilotFirst Lieutenant JOHN CLARK - PilotFirst Lieutenant JAMES RASMUSSEN - NavigatorThis stunning print carries the original autographs of iconic WWII Aircrew and is the perfect centerpiece for any aviation art collection.ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please ask for detailsWe will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for 30 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Larger prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes with smaller prints 'flat packed' in custom made packaging. Matted & framed pieces are packed in our custom made boxes. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement, store credit or your money back.Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.

Price: 275 USD

Location: Ojai, California

End Time: 2024-03-07T00:03:04.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD

Product Images

Clearing Skies by Robert Taylor signed by 100th Bomb Group Masters of the AirClearing Skies by Robert Taylor signed by 100th Bomb Group Masters of the Air

Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

Artist: Robert Taylor

Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work

Signed By: 100th Bomb Group Veterans

Size: Medium (up to 36in.)

Print Size: 35 ½ x 21 ¼ inches

Also Featuring: Thorpe Abbots

Region of Origin: California, USA

Framing: Unframed

Listed By: Aces High Gallery

Year of Production: 2019

Autographs also include: Bob Shoens

Style: Aviation Art, Military Art, Americana, Illustration Art, Realism

Features: Limited Edition, Autographed, Individually numbered, Eighth Air Force

Autographs include:: John Clark

Time Period Produced: 2000-2009

Image Orientation: Landscape

Signed: Yes

Color: Color

Title: Clearing Skies - the 100th Bomb Group

Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)

Material: Lithograph, Paper

Aircraft Featured: B-17

Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes

Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print

Topic:: USAAF

Subject: 100th Bomb Group, Aircraft, B-17, Eighth Air Force, England, European Theater, Masters of the Air, Military, USA, USAAF, World War II (1939-1945)

Featuring: The Bloody Hundredth

Type: Art Print

Autographed by:: 100th Bomb Group veterans

COA Issued By: Military Gallery

Theme: Art, Aviation, Conflicts & Wars, History, Militaria, War, Transportation, Europe

Production Technique: Lithography

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Recommended

Clear Skies Vol 2 Used English Manga Graphic Novel Comic Book
Clear Skies Vol 2 Used English Manga Graphic Novel Comic Book

$6.39

View Details
Ski-Doo Tundra 250, 1987-1989, 16" Clear Windshield
Ski-Doo Tundra 250, 1987-1989, 16" Clear Windshield

$87.99

View Details
One Clear P-Tex PTex Rod ski snowboard base repair
One Clear P-Tex PTex Rod ski snowboard base repair

$2.50

View Details
Ski-Doo Citation 3500, 269 cc, 1980-1984, 13" Clear Windshield
Ski-Doo Citation 3500, 269 cc, 1980-1984, 13" Clear Windshield

$64.99

View Details
Ski-Doo Oxygen Heated  Shield
Ski-Doo Oxygen Heated Shield

$25.00

View Details
Ski-Doo Formula 500/Deluxe, 2000-2001, 21" Clear Windshield - NEW
Ski-Doo Formula 500/Deluxe, 2000-2001, 21" Clear Windshield - NEW

$102.99

View Details
Smith Anthem Double Lens White Ski/Snowboard goggles Spherical Mirror Lens
Smith Anthem Double Lens White Ski/Snowboard goggles Spherical Mirror Lens

$24.99

View Details
Duel Masters DM02 Evo Crushinators of Doom  Choose Your Own UPDATED 10/17/24
Duel Masters DM02 Evo Crushinators of Doom Choose Your Own UPDATED 10/17/24

$0.99

View Details
GOLIATH ANSI UV Z87+ Protective Safety Glasses Sport Work Eyewear Sunglasses
GOLIATH ANSI UV Z87+ Protective Safety Glasses Sport Work Eyewear Sunglasses

$9.55

View Details
Blue Sky Clayworks Patriotic Bear Heather Goldminc Tea Light Holder 2002
Blue Sky Clayworks Patriotic Bear Heather Goldminc Tea Light Holder 2002

$10.00

View Details