Wolfpack by Robert Taylor
Wolfpack by Robert Taylor
The elite 56th fighter group "The Wolfpack" flew P-47 Thunderbolts through the War. Commanded by legendary leaders Hub Zemke, Bob Landry and David Shilling the 56th destroyed more Luftwaffe aircraft in combat than any other fighter group in the 8th Air Force. The 56th also created more aces than any other group including Gabby Gabreski, Bob Johnson and Walter 'Bud' Mahurin.
The print portrays P-47's of the 56th tasked with escorting B-24's bombing Bremen. The Luftwaffe was waiting in force, during the massive dog fight that followed the 56th had 23 confirmed kills.
The "Collectors Edition" Artist Proof is signed by twelve 56th fighter group pilots including Bud Mahurin and Shorty Rankin, it come with a companion print "A Pack of Wolves"
Editions Available:
- Collectors Edition Double Remarque
- Collectors Edition Artist Proof with companion
Print Size, 34" x 26", companion 20" x16"