Description: L/E 51 Canvas GicleeS/N by the Artist Plane Type: P-51 Mustang On December 5, 1944, then Major Don Strait was leading three other Mustangs as part of an escort of B-17s on a raid to Berlin. Strait had already scored four victories and at the time was the Commanding Officer of the 361st Fighter Squadron of the 356th Fighter Group. As the B-17s below dropped their bombs, Strait and his squadron mates were met with a frightening sight - out of the sun and with the advantage of altitude, over 20 FW-190s and Bf109s pounced on the escorting P-51s.Strait closed his eyes as all of the fighters merged into a small sliver of sky, fearing he was about to die in a mid-air collision. Realizing he was still very much alive, he could not believe the sight in front of him. Two of the pursuing Focke Wulfs were now the hunted as he was behind the Germans. A quick burst into the wingman of the two ship and the 190 erupted in flames and smoke.Expecting the leader to split-S and dive for the ground, Strait was once again surprised. The German turned into Straits' line of flight and the Mustang's guns found their mark. Donald Strait scored his 5th and 6th victories ushering him into the history books as an 8th Air Force Ace.Major Strait finished the war with 13.5 aerial kills. He served in the United States Air Force until the 1970's retiring as a Major General.Rick Herter was personally commissioned by General Strait to create this painting. It hangs in his home, opposite of an original William S. Phillips piece that was done a few years earlier.Inventory & Payment Information:Note: All products sold by Planejunkie are subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory of all products, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase. WE WILL SEND AN EMAIL WITHIN 24 - 48 HOURS OF AUCTION END WITH YOUR TOTAL WE PREFER PAYPALWE ALSO ACCEPT MC, VISAPLEASE NOTE THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE RANGE EBAY HAS CALCULATED AND THE TOP OF THE PAGEWASHINGTON RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX. Combined Shipping:MULTIPLE ORDERS CAN BE COMBINED WITH NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING.MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $1 FOR EACH ITEM.MULTIPLE ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED THE HIGHEST QUOTED RATE. Shipping Information:WE GUARANTEE YOUR ITEM WILL ARRIVE IN MINT CONDITION.EXPEDITED SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.OUR ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED FOR SECURE SHIPPING. International Shipping: CANADIAN ORDERS SHIP VIA EBAYS PREFERRED CARRIER.ALL COUNTRIES OTHER THAN US OR CANADA SHIP ROLLED VIA EBAYS INTERNATIONAL SERVICE INSURED FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES.IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES AND CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITEM PRICE OR SHIPPING CHARGES. THESE CHARGES ARE THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS OFFICE TO DETERMINE WHAT THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE PRIOR TO BUYING.
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