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NO RESERVE "Coming Back is Secondary" By Michael Wooten A fine, limited edition featuring one of the ill-fated B-24s of the 98th Bomb Group during the historic low-level raid on the German held oil refineries at Ploesti, Rumania. Each print has been individually signed by the artist and twelve pilots and crew members who participated in attacks on Ploesti, from the top-secret Halverson Project mission in June of 1942, to the low-level raid in August of 1943 and culminating in the first and last high-level missions that finished off the refineries in 1944. Each print is produced on museum quality paper and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a twelve page booklet featuring photos and accounts of the signatories. Signed by: 1) 1st Lt. Jackson B. Clayton, Co-Pilot, "Ball of Fire", Awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the D.F.C. and the Air Medal. 2) Capt Royden Lebrecht. Pilot, "The Squaw", 344th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the Silver Star, the D.F.C., the Air Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation. 3) 1st Lt. Clinton H. Killian, Co-Pilot, "The Squaw", 344th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the D.F.C., the Air Medal, the European/African Middle East Campaign Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation. 4) 2nd Lt. Grover A. Zink, Navigator, "The Squaw", 344th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the D.F.C. with cluster, the Air Medal with 6 clusters, the European/African Middle East Campaign Medal with 6 battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation. 5) 1st Lt. William D. Banks, Pilot, "The Sad Sack", 344th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the Silver Star, the D.F.C., the Air Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. 6) 1st Lt. Wesley Pettigrew, Pilot, "Little Joe", 414th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the Silver Star with cluster, the D.F.C., the Air Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. 7) Capt Leroy Morgan, Pilot, "Chug a Lug", 345th Sqdn 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the Silver Star, the D.F.C., the Air Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. 8) 1st Lt Robert Sternfels, Pilot, "The Sandman", 345th Sqdrn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the Silver Star, the D.F.C., the Air Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. 9) 1st Lt Robert L. Barker, Pilot, 344th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the D.F.C. and the Air Medal with 7 clusters. 10) 1st Lt. Milton E. Kohl, Pilot, 344th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the D.F.C., the Air Medal with 2 clusters, the European/Mediterranean Theater, Rome/Arno and Southern France Campaign ribbions. 11) 2nd Lt. Richard Critz, Co-Pilot, 344th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the D.F.C., the Air Medal with 3 clusters, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Euopean Theater citation. 12) TSgt Kenneth Apple, Radio Operater/Nose Turret Gunner, "The Silver Queen", 344th Sqdn, 98th Bomb Group, Awarded the Air Medal with 3 clusters, the European/African/Middle- Eastern Campaign Medal and the American Theater ribbions. Print is signed and numbered by the artist, Michael Wooten. Certificate of Authenticity and history sheet issued by Art of Michael Wooten, Inc. Print Size 34" x 25". Mint/Excellent Condition. Edition of 1000 prints. Great Colors. Winner pays $10.00 shipping. International shipping determined by destination. MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover and eCheck accepted thru Paypal. I also accept money orders and checks. Checks must clear before shipment. Shipping discounts for winners of multiple auctions. Please check out my other great aviation/military related prints. Just click on "View Seller's Other Items" above. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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