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Ramrod - Outward Bound by John Shaw - 16-signature Publisher Proof

Hand signed by John Shaw

Pristine 16-signature Publisher's Proof from a sold out edition

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Overall size: 36" x 25 1/2"

Image size: 31" x 19"

A Salute to the Mighty 8th Air Force in World War II

During the winter of 1944- '45, the skies over Germany would routinely be studded with literally thousands of allied aircraft on "RAMROD" missions, a term used by the USAAF for long-range strategic bomber strikes with fighter escorts, flown from their bases in England. Shown here is famed triple ace Clarence E. "Bud" Anderson, flying his P-51D Mustang "Old Crow", defending B-17s of the 100th Bomb Group. As leading ace of the 357th FG's 363rd squadron, Anderson achieved the remarkable record of 116 missions without ever being hit by enemy aircraft fire.

Signatures:

Col. Clarence E. "Bud" ANDERSON - Triple Ace with 16.25 victories

Maj. William H. ALLEN - Ace with 5 victories

Capt. Clinton D. BURDICK - Ace with 6 victories

Col. Art C. FIEDLER - Ace with 8 victories

Col. Joe A. PETERBURS - 1 Victory

Col. Steve PISANOS - Double Ace with 10 victories

Col. Lawrence POWELL - Ace with 5.5 victories

Capt. Clint WHITE - 15th Air Force P-51 pilot

Capt. James L. BROOKS - Double Ace with 13.5 victories

Maj. Urban "Ben" DREW - Ace with 6 victories

Lt. Col. Robert A. KARR - Ace with 6 victories

Col. Donald CUMMINGS - Ace with 6.5 victories

Col. Clyde B. EAST - Double Ace with 14 victories

Capt. E.F. "Woody" BLONDFIELD - B-17 pilot - 100th BG

Leutnant Jorg CZYPIONKA - Me262 pilot with 2 night victories

Oberleutnant Kurt SCHULZE - Me109 pilot with 3 victories