Description

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.

Signatures

Each print is personally signed by Colonel Don Blakeslee

The Special Edition is additionally signed by EIGHTEEN 4th Fighter Group personnel, a total of NINETEEN signatures.

Donald E. Allen
Vincent J. Baietti
Robert O. Baumgart
Donald L. Groomer
Kenneth G. Helfrecht
Joseph W. Higgins
Sylvester Koenig
Charles Konsler
Andrew C. Lacy
Henry A. Lee
Paul J. Lucas
Cecil E. Manning
James W. Rathkey
Richard J. Reinbolt
George F. Russel
C. Dale Smith
William G. Spencer
Lloyd W. Wallin

The Artist Proofs are additionally signed by US Fighter Ace, Colonel James Goodson making TWENTY signatures in total