Co-signed by Col. Donald Blakeslee with a Special Edition available signed by 18 4th Fighter Group veterans
JOHN D. SHAW
John D. Shaw has pursued his art and graphics career since 1985. Born in 1961, this native of Carson City, Nevada has always maintained an interest in creating both fine and commercial art. As an illustrator, Shaw has created artwork for a variety of clients such as Lucasfilms Ltd., Kellogg's, Major League Baseball, Coast Federal Bank of California, etc.
Shaw's work took a major new emphasis in 1993, when he began creating paintings with an historical aviation theme. With special attention to the World War II era, his depictions of these aircraft, people and their missions have won national awards.
Each limited-edition lithograph is an actual piece of documented history bearing MULTIPLE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES of some of America's most celebrated aviation heroes. Names from World War II's most famous groups, such as The Flying Tigers, Band of Brothers Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders, The Black Sheep Squadron, Tuskegee Airmen, American 'Eagle' Squadrons and Mercury Astronauts, personally endorse each of these collectible and valuable pieces of history.
John D. Shaw S/N Limited Edition Print "Debden Eagles"
A Tribute to Col. Don Blakeslee & the 4th Fighter Group in World War II
The famous 4th Fighter Group began with an unusual origin, and went on to become the highest-scoring fighter outfit in Europe during World War II. Before America's entry into the war, a group of Yanks entered the fray early as the three RAF "Eagle" Squadrons. By early 1943, the mighty 8th air force arrived in England, and the Eagles became the 4th Fighter group. Based at RAF Debden, the 4th soon found itself under the command of the legendary Donald J.M. Blakeslee, whose brilliant leadership and combat tactics would earn him the reputation as arguably the finest Fighter Group Commander the U.S. had. Blakeslee and his men were the Americans which prompted Hermann Goering's famous comment that "when he first saw Mustangs over Berlin, he knew Germany had lost the war." The 4th would produce some of America's greatest aces, such as Don Gentile, John Godfrey, 'Kid' Hofer, 'Mac' McKennon and many others, ultimately destroying more than 1000 enemy aircraft before war's end.
These limited-edition lithographs measure 33"x 27" with an image area of 27"x 22", and are printed on beautiful acid-free 120 lb. cover stock. A Certificate of Authenticity and informative historical profile/biography booklet containing photos & information about the Fourth Fighter Group in World War II is included as well.
They are available in the following editions:
Main Edition: $245.00
850 prints,* individually numbered & signed by the artist and Col. Donald Blakeslee
*(200-plus of these are numbered as Special Edition prints: See details below)
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Special Edition: $395.00
Only 200+ Available
Each individually numbered & signed by the artist, plus Col. Donald Blakeslee and 18 additional 4th Fighter Group veterans listed below who served under him in the 4th during those days at Debden: Donald J.M. Blakeslee - Commanding officer, Fourth fighter Group, WD-C Donald E. Allen - 334 Sq. Crew Chief/ Nose Artist Vincent J. Baietti - 334 Sq. Tech Sgt/ Armament Robert O. Baumgart - 335 Sq. Crew Chief/ Radio Specialist Donald L. Groomer - 336 Sq.Crew Chief,VF-F Kenneth G. Helfrecht - 334 Sq. Pilot, QP-R Joseph W. Higgins -3 36 Sq. Pilot,VF-D Sylvester Koenig - 335 Sq.Crew Chief, WD-D Charles Konsler - 335 Sq.Pilot,WD-D Andrew C. Lacy - 334 Pilot,QP-P Henry A. Lee - 335 Sq.Pilot,WD-O Paul J. Lucas - 335 Sq.Pilot WD-F Cecil E. Manning - 335 Sq.WD-H James W. Rathkey -3 34 Sq. Tech.Sgt./Communications Richard J. Reinbolt - 335 Sq.Pilot,WD-L George F. Russel - 33 Sq.,Staff Sgt. C. Dale Smith - 334 Sq. Pilot, QP-U William G. Spencer - 334 Sq.Pilot, QP-A Lloyd W. Wallin - 335 Sq. Staff Sgt.
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Artist Proof Package - $475.00
Signed by all listed above, plus famous 30-victory 4th FG ace James Goodson
(only 135 available - Prints also include b/w Donald Blakeslee portrait print by artist)
All Limited Edition prints are signed and numbered (S/N) by the artist. Limited Edition prints are restricted to a certain number. For example, if 400 prints are made from an original painting, once they’re gone, that’s it. There is no limit to the number of open edition prints of a particular painting. That’s why Limited Edition prints are more expensive — and more valuable to collectors — than "open" edition. Rare objects are more valuable.
An Artist’s Proof (AP), generally, is the first 5% - 10% of the Limited Edition prints that come off the press. This status is noted on the print. Collectors prefer APs because their value increases even more than a Limited Edition as time goes by.
All Limited Edition artwork is subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain currrent as to inventory, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase.
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