Pack 568. Pack of two B-29 and Memphis Belle prints by Philip West and Anthony Saunders.
PCK0568. Pack of two American WW2 aviation prints by Philip West and Anthony Saunders, depicting B29 Flying Fortress bombers including the Memphis Belle.Aviation Print Pack.
Items in this pack : Item #1 - Click to view individual item DHM2649. The Memphis Belle by Philip West. Over three years of continuous air combat the 91st Bombardment Group The Ragged Irregulars were based at Bassingbourn in England. They flew 340 missions with honor and bravery, over occupied Europe and bore such B-17 legends as Memphis Belle, Shoo Shoo Baby, General Ike and Nine O Nine. On this day, however, the Memphis Belle is going to have to wait for the snow to be cleared before it can depart on yet another dangerous mission over enemy territory. In the meantime, to enable the Memphis Belle to leave at the earliest opportunity when the weather clears, ground crew carry on with their maintenance work in support of a crew and aircraft they all look upon with affection and admiration. Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Paper size 27.5 inches x 17.5 inches (70cm x 45cm)
Item #2 - Click to view individual item DHM416. Berlin Bound by Anthony Saunders. In 1944 Berlin was probably the most defended city in the world. The Luftwaffe had kept what reserves it had for planes to defend Berlin. On March 6th, 1944, The USAAF were involved in the massive air raid on Berlin, 69 B17s were lost - but the Luftwaffe lost 160 planes. Whereas the US 8th Air Force could recover from these aircraft losses, the German Luftwaffe could not. By the end of the war, the 8th Air Force and the Royal Air Force had destroyed 70% of Berlin. Signed limited edition of 2500 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
Website Price: £ 112.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £215.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £103
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