Description
Navigator Harry Crosby records the exact moment of bomb release during the historic mission carried out by B-17s of the 100th Bomb Group during World War Two. This was one of many costly missions for the “Bloody 100th” but at day’s end, the Messerschmitt factories of Regensburg had been dealt a crippling blow.
“Gil decided that the best setting for the painting would be in the nose of ‘Just-a-Snappin‘ at the moment we dropped the bombs over Regensburg. One touch of authenticity is that I am writing with my left hand. The plane and equipment are very accurate.”
— Harry Crosby commenting on Gil Cohen’s painting,
THE SIGNATURES
This stunning piece has been conservation framed and matted by our expert team to include the original signatures of TEN veterans who flew with the 100th Bomb Group during WWII:
Captain ROBERT SHOENS – Flew 28 missions on a B-17 including major daylight raids to Berlin
Lieutenant Colonel HENRY “HANK” CERVANTES – The Pilot of B-17 E-Z Goin’ he flew 26 combat missions
Major JOHN “LUCKY” LUCKADOO – Completed 25 operations with the 100th BG
Staff Sergeant LEWIS PAYNE – Waist Gunner on a B-17 for 14 missions before getting wounded
Staff Sergeant ALBERT ARREOLA – Completed 35 raids on Europe as a Ball Turret Gunner
Captain HARRY HEMPY – The Pilot of Heaven Can Wait, he flew 35 combat missions
Captain CHARLES “HONG KONG” WILSON – Flew as Lead Crew-Command Pilot on 12 missions
First Lieutenant ED McKAY – Flew in European and Mediterranean theaters
Staff Sergeant JOSEPH “JOE” KEENAN – Ball Turret Gunner, he flew 35 combat missions on Andy’s Dandy, including on D-Day
Technical Sergeant JAMES MACK – A Pilot he flew 26 missions with the 100th BG, including 5 to Berlin
This rare and classic piece is seldom found on the secondary market and making it the ideal acquisition for collectors.
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