Description: A STUNNING LIMITED EDITION BY ONE THE WORLDS MOST COLLECTED AVIATION ARTISTS, PERSONALLY AUTOGRAPHED BY THE LEGENDARY 'FIGHTING RED TAILS'RED TAIL ESCORTBy Richard TaylorDespite lingering racial prejudice and some opposition within the Air Force, President Roosevelt had ordered the USAAF to form an all African American fighter pilot unit, its crews to be trained at Tuskegee in Alabama. To the surprise of their critics, the Tuskegee Airmen were to prove their detractors spectacularly wrong from the first day they went into action in Italy in May 1943. Their iron discipline earned this famous unit the respect and admiration of hundreds of bomber crews, and created a legend.THE SIGNATURES Richard Taylor’s striking piece depicts Tuskegee “Red Tail” pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group as they close in to escort home a damaged B-17 Fortress of the 483rd Bomb Group. Released in 2007, it has been endorsed by the signatures of SIX of the famous Tuskegee pilots who flew in combat during WWII:Brigadier General CHARLES MCGEE Lieutenant Colonel LEO R. GRAY Lieutenant Colonel GEORGE E. HARDY Lieutenant Colonel WILLIAM H. HOLLOMAN III Lieutenant Colonel ALEXANDER JEFFERSON Second Lieutenant LOWELL STEWARDReleased in 2007, this is the perfect piece for collectors of WWII aviation and historic autographs. The edition is close to being sold out at the publisher so is a great acquisition at the original release price, before it moves onto the secondary market and prices start to climb. ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED – please inquire for details of our specialist mail order framing. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 25 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless clearly specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, thick shipping tubes and matted and 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 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: 295 USD
Location: Ojai, California
End Time: 2024-12-10T12:09:46.000Z
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: Richard Taylor
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: Tuskegee Pilots
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Print Size: 30 ¼ x 23 ½ inches
Framing: Unframed
Region of Origin: California, USA
Listed By: Aces High Gallery
Year of Production: 2007
Autographed By:: Six Tuskegee Pilots
Subject:: Tuskegee Airmen
Feturing:: 332nd Fighter Group
Style: Illustration Art, Realism, military art, Aviation Art
Features: The Fighting Red Tails, Signed, Numbered
Autographs include:: Charles McGee
Time Period Produced: 2000-2009
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
Color: Color
Autographs also include:: Bill Holloman
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Title: Red Tail Escort
Material: Lithograph, Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Subject: Aircraft, Military, Sky, World War II (1939-1945), Tuskegee Airmen
Type: Limited Edition Print
COA Issued By: The Military Gallery
Featured Aircraft 2:: B-17
Theme: Art, Aviation, Conflicts & Wars, History, Militaria, Patriotic, Travel & Transportation
Original/Reproduction: Artwork Reproduction
Production Technique: Offset Lithograph
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Featured Aircraft:: P-51 Mustang
