Don Blakeslee Original Pencil Portrait by John Shaw – Framed

Description

Joining the RAF in 1940, Don Blakeslee flew Spitfires with 401 Squadron. When the Eagle Squadrons were formed he transferred as an experienced flight commander with several victories to his credit. An aggressive and fearless fighter pilot, Blakeslee was promoted to lead 133 Squadron and was described as the “best fighter leader the war produced.” Already an Ace, he transferred to the USAAF 4th Fighter Group. By the war’s end he had over four years of continuous combat flying and 14 ½ air victories to his credit.

This stunning original pencil work pays tribute to one of the greatest Aces of all time, Don Blakeslee, leader of the 4th Fighter Group.

THE SIGNATURES

This highly detailed drawing has been signed by the artist and framed by our expert team to include the original autographs of seven of the 4th Fighter Group’s most celebrated Aces:

Colonel DONALD “DON” BLAKESLEE – Mustang Ace & Leader of the 4th FG / 14 ½ victories
Colonel STEVE N. PISANOS – 4th Fighter Group / 10 victories
Colonel JAMES GOODSON – 4th & 31st Fighter Groups / 15 victories
Major General CARROL “RED” McCOLPIN – 71, 133 Sqn RAF, 4uvu04th FG/ 12 victories
Major General CHESLEY G. PETERSON – 4th Fighter Group / 10 victories
Lieutenant Colonel JIM CLARK – 4th Fighter Group / 16 victories
Lieutenant Colonel OSCAR H. COEN – 4th Fighter Group / 5 ½ victories

This is a rare opportunity to own original artwork by one of the world’s most collected aviation artists.