Davis-Monthan AFB 358th Fighter Squadron vintage style military aviation art by – Squadron Posters!

This poster is to honor the era of the 358th Fighter Squadron that began with  Bill Hovde: “Billy Hovde‘ won the only Distinguished Service Cross in the class in P-51’s. In December 1944 . . . leading three squadrons of P-51s that were escorting B-17s and B-24s to Berlin, Billy’s flight circled at 28,000 feet at the initial point for the bomb run. He spotted 80 FW 190s and ME-109s massed to attack the bombers. The Germans did not see Billy because of the sun, and he and his wingman were able to maneuver behind them. A wild swarming dogfight ensued. When he finally ran out of ammunition, Billy ‘hit the deck.’ at full throttle with five and one-half victories.” Activated in late 1942 as a P-47D Thunderbolt Fighter Squadron, the 358th FS was inactivated in a ceremony held at Davis-Monthan AFB on 21 February 2014 as part of the USAF’s Total Force Initiative (TFI) policy. The squadron facilities and aircraft will be assumed by the Air Force Reserve’s 47th Fighter Squadron.

Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle!

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