Allies in Arms art print by John Shaw Artist Proof Print #3 of 20

Description: For Sale, Allies in Arms By John Shaw, Artist Proof #3 of 20 with COAPrint is in excellent to mint condition, please look at pictures and ask questions. Print will be shipping in a sturdy tube via UPS insured. I purchased it when it came out and has been stored flat ever since in a mylar sleeve (in pics you will see the print still retains a slight curve on the ends from when it was rolled for shipping, this is not an issue when it is framed it will be fine). Shipping in us only (if from outside us mail me, will see what can be done) Description of the print from the artist websiteFront & center in this scene is top-scoring RAF ace J. E..“Johnnie” Johnson, in a Spitfire Mk IX bearing his initals on its fuselage, while serving as Commander of the RAF’s 144 Wing (Canadian), during the weeks following after D-day. Inspired in part by quotes from Johnnie’s classic 1956 memoir “Wing Leader”, this painting depicts Johnson & his Canadian mates fending off enemy fighters from a formation of American B-17s of the “Bloody Hundredth” , as they return home to their base at Thorpe Abbots, England.By mid-summer 1944, the skies over Europe had not seen a day or night without battle in several years. During the first phases of World War II, the possibility that Hitler’s Axis forces would prevail seemed great...only the combined efforts of freedom-loving nations cooperating with maximum effort could defeat this spreading evil.Following D-Day in June ’44, the tide began to turn; Over 130,000 troops from more than eight Allied countries including Britain, the United States, Canada and other Commonwealth nations, landed on Normandy’s beaches in the first 24 hours. These nations combined to drive Nazi forces from France, paving the way to eventual surrender, and their firm alliance in the air was finally beginning to wither Goering’s Luftwaffe. But like a cornered animal, the enemy’s resistance would grow more desperate over the final months. Around the clock bombing of Germany had begun one year before, from British precision bombers at night, and American B-17s and B-24s by day. Allied fighters played a critical role, not only in the defense of the ‘Heavies', but also by waging an effective offense. American and RAF fighters would routinely work together in this incredible effort, the latter of which would be comprised of pilots not only from England, but also Commonwealth nations including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and others. Not without great cost, the solidarity of these countries and their combined effort ultimately brought an end to the tyranny that threatened the world during history’s greatest conflict.In collaboration with Aces High CA, we’re pleased to present this powerful piece featuring the original autograph of legendary Wing Leader “Johnnie” Johnson, the highest scoring RAF Ace of WWII, along with other distinguished Canadian Spitfire Aces & American B-17 pilots, all true allies in arms. SEVEN Veteran Signatures- Signed by the names below, plus RAF Aces Wing Cmdr J.F. ’Stocky’ Edwards, Wing Cmdr James Lindsay & Lt Gen Don Laubman, plus B-17 veteran Charles ’Norm’ Stevens

Price: 500 USD

Location: Houston, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-03T17:02:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD