Ramrod Outward Bound by John Shaw – Framed Collector’s Piece

Description

John Shaw’s masterpiece depicts triple Ace, Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson, in Old Crow (his famous P-51D), defending B-17s of the 100th Bomb Group.  As leading ace of the 357th Fighter Group’s 363rd squadron, Anderson achieved the remarkable record of 116 missions without ever being hit by enemy aircraft fire.

The P-51, the greatest Allied fighter produced in WWII, provided the ultimate Bomber Force protection to and from the target area for the first time in the War.  Prior to the P-51s introduction into the European Theater, the Bomber Force and its courageous pilots had suffered devastating losses, sometimes as high as 1 in 4 aircraft. With the introduction of this magnificent Fighter, survivability of the Bomber Force crews increased very significantly. The P-51 Mustang had a profound effect on the Allies’ ability to turn the tide of the war over Europe.‍

THE SIGNATURES

Colonel CLARENCE E “BUD” ANDERSON – 16 ¼ Victories
Colonel WILLIAM H ALLEN – 5 Victories
Colonel CLINTON D BURDICK – 6 Victories
Colonel ART FIEDLER – 8 Victories
Colonel JOE A PETERBURS – 1 Victory (including an Me262 jet)
Colonel STEVE PISANOS – 10 Victories
Colonel LARRY H POWELL – 5 ½ Victories
Captain CLINT WHITE
Major URBAN “BEN” DREW – 11 Victories
Colonel JAMES L BROOKS – 13 ½ Victories
Colonel ROBERT A KARR – 6 Victories
Colonel DONALD M CUMMINGS – 6 ½ Victories (including two Me262 jets)
Colonel CLYDE B EAST – 14 Victories
Captain ELWOOD F. “WOODY” BLONDFIELD – B-17 pilot

Lieutenant Colonel ROBERT G SCHIMANSKI – 357th FG Mustang Ace / 6 victories
Major RICHARD ‘BUD/PETE’ PETERSON – 357th FG, Mustang Ace / 15 ½ victories
Captain WILLIAM R. “OBEE” O’BRIEN – 357th FG Mustang Ace / 5 ½ victories
Brigadier General FRANK L GAILER – 357th FG Mustang Ace / 5 ½ victories