WOLFPACK LEADER DOWNS FIVE
COL. DAVID SCHILLING'S THUNDERBOLT "HAIRLESS JOE"
In addition to the artist's signature, each print is co-autographed by six leading 56th Fighter Group
Aces all now USAF (ret.): Col. Hubert "Hub" Zemke, Col. Francis "Gabby" Gabreski, Lt. Gen. Gerald
Johnson, Lt. Col. Robert S. Johnson, Col. Walker "Bud" Mahurin and Col. Frank Klibbe.
The Painting: As a salute to the 56th Fighter Group historical artist Jerry Crandall has captured Col.
David Schilling in his P-47 "Hairless Joe" when he encountered over 100 bogeys 23 Dec. 1944.
After multiple vectors, Schilling added 3 Bf 109's and 2 Fw's to his victory tally. This would be
recognized as a record day not only for Col. Schilling but for the group as well as they downed 37
E/A in an historic air battle over Bonn Germany.
Schilling assumed command of the 56th after Col. Hub Zemke. He ended the war as a top ace with
22.5 aerial and 10.5 ground victories. This highly respected leader was killed in a 1956 auto
accident in England.
Aces all now USAF (ret.): Col. Hubert "Hub" Zemke, Col. Francis "Gabby" Gabreski, Lt. Gen. Gerald
Johnson, Lt. Col. Robert S. Johnson, Col. Walker "Bud" Mahurin and Col. Frank Klibbe.
The Painting: As a salute to the 56th Fighter Group historical artist Jerry Crandall has captured Col.
David Schilling in his P-47 "Hairless Joe" when he encountered over 100 bogeys 23 Dec. 1944.
After multiple vectors, Schilling added 3 Bf 109's and 2 Fw's to his victory tally. This would be
recognized as a record day not only for Col. Schilling but for the group as well as they downed 37
E/A in an historic air battle over Bonn Germany.
Schilling assumed command of the 56th after Col. Hub Zemke. He ended the war as a top ace with
22.5 aerial and 10.5 ground victories. This highly respected leader was killed in a 1956 auto
accident in England.
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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