Description: A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE MOST LEGENDARY FIGHTER GROUPS OF WORLD WAR IITHE WOLFPACK By Robert TaylorCaptain Walker ‘Bud’ Mahurin in formation with P-47 Thunderbolts of the 56th Fighter Group – “The Wolfpack”, climbs out through majestic clouds high above the east coast of England as they prepare to escort B-24 Liberators of the 392nd Bomb Group on a mission to the German port of Bremen, 26 November, 1943.A tough battle with the Luftwaffe lies ahead, but today the escorting “Wolf Pack” will claim a record for the European Theater, destroying more enemy aircraft in a day than any other fighter group, and Mahurin will add three more victories to his tally to become the leading Ace in the Group.Commanded by the legendary ‘Hub’ Zemke, the 56th Fighter Group became the first fighter group to fly the P-47 Thunderbolt in combat. The unit roared over Western Europe before and during D-Day and the subsequent Allied advance. It soon became known as ‘Zemke’s Wolfpack’ as their formidable reputation grew. And with good reason, the 56th finished the war with more air-to-air victories than any other fighter group in the Eighth Air Force and was the top scoring P-47 group of the war.In one of the greatest tributes to the 56th Fighter Group ever produced, the edition is personally signed by iconic Pilots who flew in combat with Zemke's Wolf Pack during WWII.THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION This NINE signature edition is issued with the companion pencil print 'A Pack of Wolves' and the two print set is personally hand signed by the following Wolfpack Pilots:Col WALKER 'BUD' MAHURIN Brig Gen LES C. SMITH Brig Gen LYLE ADRIANSE Lt JOHN BRADSHAW (companion print) Col BILLY GENE EDENS (companion print) Capt WALTER 'WALLY' GROCE Chief W/O RUSSELL KYLER (companion print) Col ROBERT RANKIN (companion print) Lt Col EDGAR WHITLEY This stunning edition is the perfect opportunity for aviation art collectors and autograph hunters alike to acquire a historic edition carrying authentic autographs of one of the most iconic units of WWII – 'Zemke's Wolf Pack'. ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED – please contact us for details.We will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 25 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes. matted & framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. 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: 450 USD
Location: Ojai, California
End Time: 2024-08-31T02:18:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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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: Zemkes Wolfpack Aces
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Print Size: 34 ¾ x 26 ½
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Unframed
Listed By: Aces High Gallery
Year of Production: 2008
Subject:: 56th Fighter Group
Style: Illustration Art, Realism, Aviation Art, Military Art
Features: Autographed, Individually numbered, European Theater, Signed, Collectible
Autographs include:: 'Bud' Mahurin
Time Period Produced: 2000-2009
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
Color: Color
Autographs also include:: 'Shorty' Ranking
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Title: The Wolfpack
Material: Lithograph
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Subject: Aircraft, Military, P-47, Sky, Thunderbolt, USAAF, World War II (1939-1945), Zemke's Wolfpack
Type: Art Print
Autographed by:: Wolf Pack Aces
COA Issued By: The Military Gallery
Theme: Americana, Art, Autographs, Aviation, Combat Aviation, Conflicts & Wars, European Theater, History, Militaria, Patriotic, Travel & Transportation
Production Technique: Lithography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Featured Aircraft:: P-47 Thunderbolt
