"Full House- Aces High"
"Full House - Aces High"
On November 21, 1944, the 8th Air Force launched 995 B-17 Flying Fortresses
(specifications) and 366 B-24 Liberators with the petroleum facilities near Merseburg,
Germany as their primary target. After releasing their bombs over the target, “Nine-O-
Nine” and “Outhouse Mouse”, two B-17Gs from the 91st Bomb Group, are seen flying
over the Holland coastline as they head back towards their base at Bassingbourn,
England. Escorting the two bombers are three P-51 Mustang (specifications) aces from
the 352nd Fighter Group; Major George Preddy (26.83 air-to-air) in “Cripes A’ Mighty”,
Lt. Col. John C Meyers (24 air-to-air) in “Petie 3rd”, and Capt. Bill Whisner (15.5 air-to-
air) in “Moonbeam McSwine”. These three aces ‘wiggle’ their wings to notify the
bomber pilots that the “little friends” are leaving the formation. Capt. Bill Whisner,
having shot down six enemy fighters during the mission, breaks away from the
bombers to take the lead and head for their base at Bodney, England. It’s this moment
that the painting captures.
Original Painting 60" x 36" - Acrylic on Canvas
Limited Edition 550 hand-signed and numbered lithographs (38" x 26")
On November 21, 1944, the 8th Air Force launched 995 B-17 Flying Fortresses
(specifications) and 366 B-24 Liberators with the petroleum facilities near Merseburg,
Germany as their primary target. After releasing their bombs over the target, “Nine-O-
Nine” and “Outhouse Mouse”, two B-17Gs from the 91st Bomb Group, are seen flying
over the Holland coastline as they head back towards their base at Bassingbourn,
England. Escorting the two bombers are three P-51 Mustang (specifications) aces from
the 352nd Fighter Group; Major George Preddy (26.83 air-to-air) in “Cripes A’ Mighty”,
Lt. Col. John C Meyers (24 air-to-air) in “Petie 3rd”, and Capt. Bill Whisner (15.5 air-to-
air) in “Moonbeam McSwine”. These three aces ‘wiggle’ their wings to notify the
bomber pilots that the “little friends” are leaving the formation. Capt. Bill Whisner,
having shot down six enemy fighters during the mission, breaks away from the
bombers to take the lead and head for their base at Bodney, England. It’s this moment
that the painting captures.
Original Painting 60" x 36" - Acrylic on Canvas
Limited Edition 550 hand-signed and numbered lithographs (38" x 26")
The veterans that signed the limited edition print of Full House - Aces High
Andy Anderson B17 pilot - 322nd Bomb Squadron, Madam Shoo Shoo & Wabash Cannonball
Mike Banta B17 pilot - 324th Bomb Squadron, Little Miss Mischief & Yankee Gal
Donald Bryan P51 pilot - 328th Fighter Squadron, Little One III - Ace (13.3 air-to-air)
Richard Creamer P51 pilot - 487th Fighter Squadron, Joyce - (1 air to ground)
Phil Darby B17 co-pilot - 323rd Bomb Squadron, Outhouse Mouse
Leland Forsblad B17 pilot - 323rd Bomb Squadron, V-Packette & Stric Nine, POW
Jack Gaffney B17 crew chief / nose artist - 401st Bomb Sq., Destiny’s Child & Shamrock Special
Dave Hanst B17 pilot - 322nd Bomb Squadron, Hikin for Home & Wabash Cannonball
Dave Hettema B17 pilot / nose artist - 323rd Bomb Sq., Old Battle Axe & Nine-O-Nine
M. "Dee" Johnson P51 pilot - 486th Fighter Squadron, Jackie Ann - (2 air to ground)
Jack Mangold B17 bombardier - 322nd Bomb Squadron, Queenie
Jack Paget B17 tail gunner - 401st Bomb Squadron, Destiny’s Child, POW (2 air-to-air)
Frederick Powell P51 pilot - 486th Fighter Squadron, POW
Al Rigby P51 pilot - 487th Fighter Squadron, Eleen + Jerry - Ace (5 air-to-air)
Carl Rizer B17 pilot - 323rd Bomb Squadron, Sweet 17 & Outhouse Mouse
Andy Anderson B17 pilot - 322nd Bomb Squadron, Madam Shoo Shoo & Wabash Cannonball
Mike Banta B17 pilot - 324th Bomb Squadron, Little Miss Mischief & Yankee Gal
Donald Bryan P51 pilot - 328th Fighter Squadron, Little One III - Ace (13.3 air-to-air)
Richard Creamer P51 pilot - 487th Fighter Squadron, Joyce - (1 air to ground)
Phil Darby B17 co-pilot - 323rd Bomb Squadron, Outhouse Mouse
Leland Forsblad B17 pilot - 323rd Bomb Squadron, V-Packette & Stric Nine, POW
Jack Gaffney B17 crew chief / nose artist - 401st Bomb Sq., Destiny’s Child & Shamrock Special
Dave Hanst B17 pilot - 322nd Bomb Squadron, Hikin for Home & Wabash Cannonball
Dave Hettema B17 pilot / nose artist - 323rd Bomb Sq., Old Battle Axe & Nine-O-Nine
M. "Dee" Johnson P51 pilot - 486th Fighter Squadron, Jackie Ann - (2 air to ground)
Jack Mangold B17 bombardier - 322nd Bomb Squadron, Queenie
Jack Paget B17 tail gunner - 401st Bomb Squadron, Destiny’s Child, POW (2 air-to-air)
Frederick Powell P51 pilot - 486th Fighter Squadron, POW
Al Rigby P51 pilot - 487th Fighter Squadron, Eleen + Jerry - Ace (5 air-to-air)
Carl Rizer B17 pilot - 323rd Bomb Squadron, Sweet 17 & Outhouse Mouse
Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
Copyright © Ozark Airfield Artworks 2005 All Rights Reserved
All images are copyrighted by the individual artist and may not be
reproduced without their consent.
reproduced without their consent.
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