Availability
***Metal Mounting Standoffs are no longer available, please note new mounting hardware below
Material
– Aluminum plate coated with white eco-friendly coating
– 0.045″ thick
– 1/8″ rounded corners
Print
– Brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance
Mounting
– Ready to hang
– Metal float bracket (small sizes)
– Inset frame with cleat (large sizes)
– 3/4″ float from wall
Care
– Clean with a non-abrasive cloth that is damp with water
349th BS “Reluctant Dragon” B-17D Nose Art
349th BS B-17D Nose Art by – Squadron Posters!
The 349th Bomb Squadron (349th BS) was a B-17 Flying Fortress squadron of World War II. This nose art depicts “Reluctant Dragon” (42-38133).
The Reluctant Dragon took sever damage over Berlin on 8 May 1944. The Reluctant Dragon was again battle damaged on 30 Nov. 1944 over Berlin. The damage received damage was from flack. Aboard the B-17 were Fred Towle, Ed Lohmeir, Rimaldo Zona, Barry Grubb, John Sikich, Bill Panoski, George Doult, Ralph Ullman, and Bill Popolorum. The original nose art design was done by S/Sgt Ernest Lovato. “Ernie” was also the artist for Squawkin Hawk, Shalaylee, Lady Luck, Billy Boy, Reluctant Dragon, The Little Skipper, Bigassbird, Horny & Horny II.
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349th BS B-17D Nose Art by – Squadron Posters!
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| Personalize? | No, I like it standard issue, Yes, I want to customize |
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