WWII, "Last Mission Over Kiska," Boeing B-17, Painting by Bob Fetterly. Mint.

Description

Robert "Bob" Francis Fetterly, was a very gifted artist who worked for Boeing and also NASA  (b.1920 - d.2009).  He had a lifelong passion for art that began in grade school.  There is much to learn about this celebrated artist by simply searching his name on Google. He made his home in Port Townsend, Washington.
Frame Measurements: approximately 28.5 inches wide X 24 inches tall.  Just the art: Approximately 21 inches wide X 16 inches tall. The artist has his signature in the lower right hand corner.
There is a discription paper in a pocket on the back of the painting.  The side with the image of this painting says exactly the following:   "Last Mission Over Kiska  by Bob Fetterly.   The 13 February, 1943, mission to Kiska Harbor, Alaska, marked the end of the use of the B-17 in Alaska. The B-17's were redeployed to the South Pacific.  The B-17's had been used in Alaska against the Japanese forces in a reconnaissance and bombardment role early in 1942.  They were equipped with AVS whisker brooms search radar antennas.
The flip-side says exactly this:   B-17 prints    On July 28th, 1935 the B-17 prototype made her maiden flight from Boeing Field in Seattle.  To commemorate the Golden Anniversary of the first flight, Artists from the Boeing Company created a series of paintings documenting the history of this airplane.
Through these paintings, The Boeing Company remembers the B-17 and honors those who designed and built her, those who maintained her, and those who flew to war in this great aircraft.
This is a limited edition of 926.
The original paintings are part of a permanent collection at, The Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.
I will package this painting with exceptional care.  Because of the glass frame I will build a crate to safely ship it. USA shipping only, to lower 48 states only.  Shipping provider: USPS., UPS., or FedEx., depending upon the destination address.