Description

In a moving tribute to the Bloody Hundredth this painting by Nicolas Trudgian shows the imaginatively named B-17, Heaven Can Wait, on final approach to Thorpe Abbotts after the intense battle on September 11, 1944. Skilfully piloted by Harry Hempy, the seriously damaged B-17G has struggled 500 miles home on two engines to make it back to England.

This outstanding edition, issued as a pair to the print 'Welcome Respite',is personally signed by artist Nicolas Trudgian, together with FOUR pilots and crew who flew with the 100th Bomb Group in Europe during World War II, including the pilot of Heaven Can Wait - Harry Hempy.

Signatures

Lt. Colonel HENRY “HANK” CERVANTES
Captain HARRY M. HEMPY
Staff Sergeant JOSEPH ‘JOE’KEENAN
Technical Sergeant JAMES MACK