Leiston Legends by Jim Laurier- Signed by Chuck Yeager & "Bud" Anderson

Description: L/E of 750S/N by the Artist & Two (2) PilotsOverall Size: 27" x 18"Plane Type: P-51 MustangsJanuary 14, 1945 was a big day for the 357th Fighter Group. It was also going to be a memorable day for two 357th pilots in particular - Bud Anderson and Chuck Yeager. It was their last mission, having reached the end of their second tour of duty. Anderson was the Squadron Operations Officer, so he scheduled himself and Yeager as spares that day. There was little chance of contact with the Luftwaffe by that time, so the two decided they would leave the formation after takeoff, if they weren't needed, and go off on a little aerial sight-seeing tour. They dropped their wing tanks on Mt. Blanc and strafed them, buzzed a hotel on Lake Annecy, and did a few other things that could have brought court martial charges against them. They were the last two Mustangs to land at Leiston that day, having flown over a thousand miles. There was a lot of excitement evident at Leiston as Yeager and Anderson taxied their Mustangs to their hardstands. The two were thinking the crowd had gathered to celebrate the two pilots completing their tours of duty. Instead, they learned that the 357th had had it's most successful air combat of it's history on that day, claiming 56.5 enemy aircraft destroyed. The figure was officially revised to 55.5, which stands as a record for one day's action in the Eighth Air Force. Yeager and Anderson had entirely missed the "Big Day" for the 357th. Leiston Legends depicts Bud Anderson in "Old Crow" and Chuck Yeager in "Glamorous Glen III" as they lift off from the main runway at Leiston on the morning of January 14, 1945, a date that legends were made.Personally autographed by "Bud" Anderson and Chuck Yeager. This print is new and will be shipped rolled directly from the publisher with a proper COA. It is printed on Acid Neutral paper and will arrive in perfect shape. Note: All signatures are authentic original signatures and signed in pencil.Inventory & Payment Information:Note: All products sold by Planejunkie are subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory of all products, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase. WE WILL SEND AN EMAIL WITHIN 24 - 48 HOURS OF AUCTION END WITH YOUR TOTAL WE PREFER PAYPALWE ALSO ACCEPT MC, VISAPLEASE NOTE THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE RANGE EBAY HAS CALCULATED AND THE TOP OF THE PAGEWASHINGTON RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX. Combined Shipping:MULTIPLE ORDERS CAN BE COMBINED WITH NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING.MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $1 FOR EACH ITEM.MULTIPLE ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED THE HIGHEST QUOTED RATE. Shipping Information:WE GUARANTEE YOUR ITEM WILL ARRIVE IN MINT CONDITION.EXPEDITED SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.OUR ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED FOR SECURE SHIPPING. International Shipping: CANADIAN ORDERS SHIP VIA OUR PREFERRED CARRIER.ALL COUNTRIES OTHER THAN US OR CANADA SHIP ROLLED VIA A DOOR TO DOOR TRACKABLE SERVICE INSURED FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES AND WILL BE QUOTED PRIOR TO SHIPPING.IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES AND CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITEM PRICE OR SHIPPING CHARGES. THESE CHARGES ARE THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS OFFICE TO DETERMINE WHAT THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE PRIOR TO BUYING. Visit My eBay Store: PlaneJunkie Feedback From Buyer Date/time Image better than anticipated, quick ship, well packaged; excellent, thanks!l*******s( 77) 2017-05-06 20:46:03 Great ebay sale & merchant! Super fast delivery. AA+ !!z*******2( 634) 2017-05-05 20:31:06 Good communication, easy to work with, highly recommended!m***********0( 1663) 2017-05-01 17:05:31 Fantastic seller. Fast shipping. Item as advertised. Will buy from again.s********t( 111) 2017-04-30 05:08:36 great photo of extraordinary man. excellent transaction. A++++l********j( 647) 2017-04-29 13:59:00

Price: 235 USD

Location: Puyallup, Washington

End Time: 2024-03-26T20:43:33.000Z

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