Debden Eagles by John D Shaw
Overall print size: 27" wide x 33" high. Image size 27" X 22"
Based at RAF Debden in England under Blakeslee's leadership the unit, originally comprising of RAF Eagle Squadron pilots, would produce some of the War's greatest aces. By the end of WWII Blakeslee had flown more combat hours than any US pilot and inspired his group to destroy over 1,000 enemy aircraft.
This outstanding release is a tribute to Don Blakeslee and members of the famous 4th Fighter Group in WWII.
The Signature
Each limited edition print is signed by Don Blakeslee.
The Editions
850 Limited Edition prints signed by the artist and Colonel Don Blakeslee. UK£165 / US$245
200 prints additionally signed by Eighteen 4th Fighter Group Veterans, a total of NINETEEN signatures. UK£265 / US$395
Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist, plus Col Donald Blakeslee and 18 additional 4th Fighter Group veterans:
- Donald E Allen 334 Squadron Crew Chief / Nose Artist
- Vincent J Baietti 334 Squadron Tech Sgt. / Armament
- Robert O Baumgart 335 Squadron Crew Chief / Radio Specialist
- Donald L Groomer 336 Squadron Crew Chief, VF-F
- Kenneth G Helfrecht 334 Squadron Pilot, QP-R
- Joseph W Higgins 336 Squadron Pilot VF-D
- Sylvester Koenig 335 Squadron Crew Chief, WD-D
- Charles Konsler 335 Squadron Pilot WD-D
- Andrew C Lacy 334 Squadron Pilot QP-P
- Henry A Lee 335 Squadron Pilot WD-O
- Paul J Lucas 335 Squadron Pilot WD-F
- Cecil E Manning 335 Squadron Pilot WD-H
- James W Rathkey 334 Squadron Tech Sgt. / Communications
- Richard J Reinbolt 335 Squadron Pilot WD-L
- George F Russel 334 Squadron Crew Chief
- C Dale Smith 334 Squadron Pilot QP-U
- William G Spencer 334 Squadron Pilot QP-A
- Lloyd W Wallin 335 Squadron Staff Sgt.
