Almost Home by Jim Laurier - P-51's of 352nd Fighter Group

Description: Limited edition of 500Overall Paper Size: 24" x 18"Image Size: 20" x 13.5" Signed and Numbered by the Artist Airplane Type: P-51 MustangThe 352d Fighter Group was one of the most highly decorated USAAF Fighter Groups in World War II, producing many leading aces of the war. The 352d was composed of three squadrons: (the 328th, 486th and 487th Fighter Squadrons). Once deployed to the European Theater of Operations the group was eventually headquartered in Bodney, England before being forward deployed to Belgium. It performed a variety of missions for the Eighth Air Force, but predominantly served as bomber escort“ALMOST HOME” was created a s tribute to the 352nd Fighter Group. A “combat out”, or loose formation of 352nd P-51 Mustangs is depicted crossing the coast of France over the English Channel on their way home to Bodney, England. Among the group of Mustangs shown are: Maj. George E. Preddy Jr. in “ Cripes A’ Mighty (26.3 victories); Capt. Edwin L. Heller in “Hell-er Bust” (5.5 victories); Lt. Col. John C. Meyers in “Petie 2nd”’ (24 victories); Capt. William T. Whisner in “Moonbeam McSwine” (15.5 victories).During WWII the 352nd flew 420 missions, 59,387 operational combat hours, destroyed 776 enemy aircraft and had 29 aerial aces. They were known as “The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney”.To the Luftwaffe, they were probably simply known as “trouble”. Inventory & Payment Information:Note: All products sold by Planejunkie are subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory of all products, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase. WE WILL SEND AN EMAIL WITHIN 24 - 48 HOURS OF AUCTION END WITH YOUR TOTAL WE PREFER PAYPALWE ALSO ACCEPT MC, VISAPLEASE NOTE THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE RANGE EBAY HAS CALCULATED AND THE TOP OF THE PAGEWASHINGTON RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX.Combined Shipping:MULTIPLE ORDERS CAN BE COMBINED WITH NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING.MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $1 FOR EACH ITEM.MULTIPLE ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED THE HIGHEST QUOTED RATE.Shipping Information:WE GUARANTEE YOUR ITEM WILL ARRIVE IN MINT CONDITION.EXPEDITED SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.OUR ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED FOR SECURE SHIPPING.International Shipping:CANADIAN ORDERS SHIP VIA OUR PREFERRED CARRIER.ALL COUNTRIES OTHER THAN US OR CANADA SHIP ROLLED VIA A DOOR TO DOOR TRACKABLE SERVICE INSURED FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES.IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES AND CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITEM PRICE OR SHIPPING CHARGES. THESE CHARGES ARE THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS OFFICE TO DETERMINE WHAT THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE PRIOR TO BUYING.Visit My eBay Store: PlaneJunkie Feedback From Buyer Date/time Nice picture of Robin..!!!!v***********3( 1311) 2017-05-18 14:26:02 Fast shipping, packaged very well (tube with tissue & paper). A+++ seller.m**********n( 264) 2017-05-16 17:35:17 Got 'it............thank you‼️👍⁉️.....nice🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 love 'it ‼️m***********m( 2797) 2017-05-15 20:29:32 Excellent transaction-item as described-fast shipping-Great Seller!q*******e( 2166) 2017-05-13 20:04:31 Excellent packaging, including the COA and some extras ; great purchase, thanksl*******s( 77) 2017-05-11 03:52:20

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