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Aviation Art Belle...Homewardbound Young B-17

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Capt. Robert K. Morgan and his crew climb out over the English countryside and the eighth Air Force Base, Bovingdon, 9 June 1943. this time, having compleated their 25th mission over enemy territory the previous month, they are heading the other way, northwest across Scotland, then across the Atlantic Ocean for the United States ... and home! The aircraft and crew spent the next two months flying around the country on a War Bond promotional tour. The "Memphis Belle" became a household word and certainly one synonymous with B-17s and World War II. Saved from the smelter at the end of the war. the "Memphis Belle" was restored and put on display in the city of her namesake. This L/E print of 850 is signed by the artist and personally autographed by the pilot of the Memphis Belle Pilot Robert K. "Bob" Morgan. It has never been mounted and is in perfect condition. It comes with an extensive COA that is suitable for framing and has an image size of 17 1/2" x 27".

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