"OLD BOLD PILOTS"
120 Signature Edition hand-signed
and numbered prints (13" x 19")
15 Artist Proofs produced
and numbered prints (13" x 19")
15 Artist Proofs produced
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Signature Edition print s/n by artist & 9
pilots
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Artist Proof s/n by artist and 9 pilots
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Signature Edition print s/n by artist & 9
pilots
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Artist Proof s/n by artist and 9 pilots
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In the skies of Europe from 1941 to 1945, pilots and aircrew from the United States
Army Air Force and the German Luftwaffe met in aerial combat. The USAAF flew long-
range missions from England, North Africa, and Italy into the heart of Germany to
attack the German war machine, and were met with heavy resistance from the
Luftwaffe. The B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator flew these long bombing
missions, while the B-25 Mitchell and B-26 Marauder flew mid-range bombing missions.
An important element to the success of any bombing mission was fighter escort, better
known as “The Little Friends”. The P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning, and the P-51
Mustang escorted and defended the bombers. The Luftwaffe countered with the
Bf109, and later, the fast and revolutionary Me262 jet fighter. This led to fierce
dogfights, and after the bombers were on their way home, the fighters looked for
targets of opportunity.
Years later, a group of P-47 veteran pilots began meeting for breakfast once a week in
Southern California to share stories and ”The Old Bold Pilots” was formed. The group
has grown to include pilots and crew from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and modern jet
fighter pilots. The Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corp, and civilian pilots are all
represented, and many times Flying Tigers, Royal Air Force pilots, Canadian pilots,
aviation artists and enthusiasts attend as well as special guests from everywhere -
including Russia and Germany. It is amazing to watch pilots who were once enemies,
become good friends who care about each other, “tease” each other, and share their
stories and love of aviation. Nine “Old Bold Pilots”, who represent a group of
wonderful men and women, signed these special, limited edition, giclee prints.
Army Air Force and the German Luftwaffe met in aerial combat. The USAAF flew long-
range missions from England, North Africa, and Italy into the heart of Germany to
attack the German war machine, and were met with heavy resistance from the
Luftwaffe. The B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator flew these long bombing
missions, while the B-25 Mitchell and B-26 Marauder flew mid-range bombing missions.
An important element to the success of any bombing mission was fighter escort, better
known as “The Little Friends”. The P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning, and the P-51
Mustang escorted and defended the bombers. The Luftwaffe countered with the
Bf109, and later, the fast and revolutionary Me262 jet fighter. This led to fierce
dogfights, and after the bombers were on their way home, the fighters looked for
targets of opportunity.
Years later, a group of P-47 veteran pilots began meeting for breakfast once a week in
Southern California to share stories and ”The Old Bold Pilots” was formed. The group
has grown to include pilots and crew from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and modern jet
fighter pilots. The Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corp, and civilian pilots are all
represented, and many times Flying Tigers, Royal Air Force pilots, Canadian pilots,
aviation artists and enthusiasts attend as well as special guests from everywhere -
including Russia and Germany. It is amazing to watch pilots who were once enemies,
become good friends who care about each other, “tease” each other, and share their
stories and love of aviation. Nine “Old Bold Pilots”, who represent a group of
wonderful men and women, signed these special, limited edition, giclee prints.
Pictured below are the nine pilots signing "OLD BOLD PILOTS"
B-25 Col. Raymond Toliver – is a test pilot, aviation historian
and author. He test flew over 250 different aircraft, including
the nine shown here, except the ME 262, which had an engine
failure before take-off. He was Commanding Officer of the 20th
Fighter Group, flying the famous “Triple Zilch 000” F-100.
P-38 1st Lt. Everett “Bud” Miller – is a Lightning Ace with five
victories, he was assigned to the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st
Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in Italy. His plane was named
“Martha J”. His 5th victory was confirmed in 1991, an M.A. 205
he shot down on July 18th, 1944, which was listed initially as
damaged, making him an official Ace.
B-26 Capt. William H. “Bill” Ryherd – flew a B-26 named
“Sharon Roseanne II”. He was assigned to the 598th Bomb
Squadron, 397th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. He was shot
down on his 36th mission, was helped by the French
resistance until he was “sold-out” to the German Gestapo, and
was taken by boxcar to Buchenwald. He was then sent as a
POW to Stalag Luft 3, 8, and 13.
and author. He test flew over 250 different aircraft, including
the nine shown here, except the ME 262, which had an engine
failure before take-off. He was Commanding Officer of the 20th
Fighter Group, flying the famous “Triple Zilch 000” F-100.
P-38 1st Lt. Everett “Bud” Miller – is a Lightning Ace with five
victories, he was assigned to the 94th Fighter Squadron, 1st
Fighter Group, 15th Air Force in Italy. His plane was named
“Martha J”. His 5th victory was confirmed in 1991, an M.A. 205
he shot down on July 18th, 1944, which was listed initially as
damaged, making him an official Ace.
B-26 Capt. William H. “Bill” Ryherd – flew a B-26 named
“Sharon Roseanne II”. He was assigned to the 598th Bomb
Squadron, 397th Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. He was shot
down on his 36th mission, was helped by the French
resistance until he was “sold-out” to the German Gestapo, and
was taken by boxcar to Buchenwald. He was then sent as a
POW to Stalag Luft 3, 8, and 13.
P-47 Col. Walker “Bud” Mahurin – flew a P-47 named
“Spirit of Atlantic City, N.J.”, when he was assigned to
the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. He was
credited with 21 victories in WW II including 20 in
Europe and one in the Pacific. He also had 3.5 victories
flying the F-86 in the Korean War, giving him a total of
24.5.
Me 262 Oberleutnant Walter Schuck – flew the Me 262
“Yellow 1”, when he was assigned to JG7. He was
credited with 8 victories in the Me 262, and has 198
victories in the Bf 109 when he was assigned to JG5,
bringing his total to 206. He is the 12th highest ace of
all time.
P-51 Capt. Robert “Bob” Winks – flew his P-51
Mustang “Trusty Rusty” when he was assigned to the
364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, 8th Air
Force. On January 15, 1945, he downed an ME-262 at
the Airfield at Shongau, which qualified him as an Ace
with a total of 5.5 victories
“Spirit of Atlantic City, N.J.”, when he was assigned to
the 63rd Fighter Squadron, 56th Fighter Group. He was
credited with 21 victories in WW II including 20 in
Europe and one in the Pacific. He also had 3.5 victories
flying the F-86 in the Korean War, giving him a total of
24.5.
Me 262 Oberleutnant Walter Schuck – flew the Me 262
“Yellow 1”, when he was assigned to JG7. He was
credited with 8 victories in the Me 262, and has 198
victories in the Bf 109 when he was assigned to JG5,
bringing his total to 206. He is the 12th highest ace of
all time.
P-51 Capt. Robert “Bob” Winks – flew his P-51
Mustang “Trusty Rusty” when he was assigned to the
364th Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group, 8th Air
Force. On January 15, 1945, he downed an ME-262 at
the Airfield at Shongau, which qualified him as an Ace
with a total of 5.5 victories
B-17 Capt. Jay Walker – flew the B-17G “Screaming Eagle 007”
when he was assigned to the 546th Bomb Squadron, 384th
Bomb Group, 8th AF. He flew 30 missions, and after the war, he
flew the Collings Foundation’s B-17 “Nine-O-Nine” around the
country on tour for seven years.
Bf 109 Oberleutnant Kurt Schulze – flew the Bf 109 “Yellow 5”
when he was assigned to JG5 in Petsamo, Finland, and had 3
victories. He also flew six long distance reconnaissance
missions as a wireless operator with 3(F)11 in ME-110C, and 23
missions as a navigator in the DO-217. At the end of the war he
was in charge of 1/JG51, and then 13/JG5. He flew a total of 103
missions.
B-24 Lt. Rob Braswell – was assigned to the 747th Bomb
Squadron, 456th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force in Foggia, Italy.
His B-24 was named “Flak Happy” and he flew 50 missions.
The B-24 shown on the print is named “Cybilette” from the
564th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group, and was done by
the artist for a friend and “Old Bold Pilot” to honor his crew.
when he was assigned to the 546th Bomb Squadron, 384th
Bomb Group, 8th AF. He flew 30 missions, and after the war, he
flew the Collings Foundation’s B-17 “Nine-O-Nine” around the
country on tour for seven years.
Bf 109 Oberleutnant Kurt Schulze – flew the Bf 109 “Yellow 5”
when he was assigned to JG5 in Petsamo, Finland, and had 3
victories. He also flew six long distance reconnaissance
missions as a wireless operator with 3(F)11 in ME-110C, and 23
missions as a navigator in the DO-217. At the end of the war he
was in charge of 1/JG51, and then 13/JG5. He flew a total of 103
missions.
B-24 Lt. Rob Braswell – was assigned to the 747th Bomb
Squadron, 456th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force in Foggia, Italy.
His B-24 was named “Flak Happy” and he flew 50 missions.
The B-24 shown on the print is named “Cybilette” from the
564th Bomb Squadron, 389th Bomb Group, and was done by
the artist for a friend and “Old Bold Pilot” to honor his crew.
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.
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.
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without their consent.
without their consent.
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