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Paul flew the Boeing 314 Clipper for Pan Am before and during World War II. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudy this composition in greater detail on Flickr via: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/dZ5bsw\" title=\"Study the detail of this print on Flickr via this link!\"\u003ehttps:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/dZ5bsw\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(ABOVE) The glorious 40 x 60 on framed canvas! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"13x19 Matte Paper (1 of 250)","offer_id":529009457,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x30 Matte Paper (1 of 250)","offer_id":529009461,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36 Metallic Paper (1 of 50)","offer_id":529009465,"sku":"","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36 Rolled Canvas (1 of 20)","offer_id":529009469,"sku":"","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40x60 Gallery Wrapped Canvas","offer_id":961215424,"sku":"","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed and Matted (ready to hang) 13x19 (1 of 250)","offer_id":4660922244,"sku":"","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Canvas (ready to hang) 24x36 (1 of 50)","offer_id":18239944772,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Framed Canvas (ready to hang) 24x48 (1of 20)","offer_id":18240217924,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/314-virt-1.jpg?v=1775399278"},{"product_id":"luftwaffe-me-262-jet-fighter-relic-display-8-x-10-ron-cole","title":"Luftwaffe Me 262 Jet Fighter Relic Display 8 x 10","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" width=\"1220\" height=\"104\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"EBdescription\"\u003eGerman WW2 Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter authentic aircraft aluminum fragment, paired with original artwork by Ron Cole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003eThis 8 x 10 inch handsome display includes a beautifully stirring image of a pair of Me 262 fighters in combat - paired with an incredibly rare authentic piece of aircraft duraluminum skin from an Me 262 lost in combat.  \u003c\/span\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMe 262 metal is extremely rare.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"8 x 10 Framed Display","offer_id":940670921,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/products\/Me262-1.jpg?v=1461841951"},{"product_id":"p51d-mustang-me-262-combat-loss-relic-display","title":"P-51D Mustang, Me 262 Combat Loss Relic Display by Ron Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eP-51D ‘Little Doc’ (s\/n 44-14379) participated in one of the few aerial combats between Luftwaffe Me 262 jet fighters and Allied fighters during World War II, on April 5, 1945. P-51s of the 20th FS intercepted Me 262s of JG 7 that were attempting to attack a B-17 Flying Fortress formation on its way to Berlin. Possibly damaged by an R4M rocket, Lt. 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All are presented in a polished black frame (12 x 18 inches), under glass, ready to hang. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach display signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe square of Blackbird titanium is from the outer skin of SR-71A serial number 61-7970, nicknamed 'Super Skater', which crashed after an accident on June 17th, 1970 (no fatalities). \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe matched square of AEF fabric was cut from the lower underside wing of a Breguet 14 B2 that crashed at Clermont Ferrand, France c. 1918. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is history that you can touch! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e \u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"12 x 18","offer_id":21112310235195,"sku":"","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/products\/Airpower-1.jpg?v=1560369741"},{"product_id":"grumman-f6f-3-hellcat-uss-saratoga-vf-12-relic-display","title":"Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat USS Saratoga VF-12 Relic Display","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r5Fp_Kb2H7g\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOwn an authentic piece of this historic F6F-3 Hellcat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBuilt in mid-1943, this Grumman F6F-3 (08974) was among the very first of the type to be sent to war, being assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3) on August 2nd, 1943. While conducting flight operations off of New Caledonia on August 26th, this aircraft crashed and was written off. Its remains were recovered from Espiritu Santo in 1980, and returned to the United States in 2019.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis aluminum fragment retains most of its well-preserved upper-surface Navy blue paint, and was part of the portside wing. It's combined with Ron Cole's original painting of this aircraft in flight, with her carrier, the Saratoga, in the distance. All are nicely presented in a black 11 x 17 inch frame - ready to hang. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSigned and numbered. Very limited. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"Framed Display","offer_id":30260229963835,"sku":"","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/products\/Hellcat-11.jpg?v=1569679347"},{"product_id":"bell-uh-1b-huey-us-army-vietnam-helicopter-limited-edition-relic-display","title":"Bell UH-1B Huey US Army Vietnam Helicopter Limited Edition Relic Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eBell UH-1B 'Huey' Helicopter Limited Edition Relic Display \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique opportunity to own an authentic piece of this early Vietnam-era Bell UH-1B, paired with Ron Cole's original painting of this machine in action over Vietnam c. 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aft section of this Bell UH-1B was acquired by Ron Cole in 2020. This helicopter was manufactured in Fort Worth, Texas in 1964, and was operated by the U.S. Army in both Vietnam and Western Europe through the early 1970’s. It was acquired by the Ohio Air National Guard, and finally retired in the 1980s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 11 x 17-inch framed display is signed and numbered, ready to hang. Each piece of raise-riveted aluminum is 1.5 x 2.5 inches; with original 'U.S. Army olive drab' paint on the exterior side, and zinc chromate coating on the reverse. Paint is 99% and completely original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach display signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e \u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"Framed Display","offer_id":37645564575944,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/products\/UH1B-1.jpg?v=1607026446"},{"product_id":"amelia-earhart-lockheed-vega-original-red-fabric-relic-display-by-ron-cole","title":"Amelia Earhart Lockheed Vega Original Red Fabric Relic Display by Ron Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA rare opportunity to own and display an authentic piece of original flown linen from Amelia Earhart's record-breaking Lockheed Vega 5B combined with the artwork of Ron Cole in this wall-hanging framed display. 9.5x12-inches overall size. Each signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistory of the Aircraft \u0026amp; Pilot: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmelia Earhart is probably the most famous female pilot in aviation history, an accolade due both to her aviation career and to her mysterious disappearance. On May 20-21, 1932, Earhart became the first woman, and the second person after Charles Lindbergh, to fly nonstop and solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Flying a red Lockheed Vega 5B, she left Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, Canada, and landed about 15 hours later near Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The feat made Earhart an instant worldwide sensation and proved she was a courageous and able pilot. Then, on August 24-25, she made the first solo, nonstop flight by a woman across the United States, from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, establishing a women's record of 19 hours and 5 minutes and setting a women's distance record of 2,447 miles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmelia Earhart bought this Vega, NR-7952, in 1930; she ultimately owned four Vegas and leased two. After a nose-over accident later that year, the fuselage was replaced and strengthened to carry extra fuel tanks. Three types of compasses, a drift indicator, and a more powerful engine were also installed. In 1932 Earhart flew the Vega nonstop and alone across the Atlantic and across the United States. She sold it to Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute in 1933. The Smithsonian acquired it in 1966.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring her 2,026-mile nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic on May 20-21, 1932, Earhart fought fatigue, a leaky fuel tank, and a cracked manifold that spewed flames out the side of the engine cowling. Ice formed on the Vega's wings and caused an unstoppable 3,000-foot descent to just above the waves. Realizing she was on a course far north of France, she landed in a farmer's field in Culmore, near Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Acclaimed in London, Paris, and Rome, she returned home to a ticker tape parade in New York City and honors in Washington, D.C. By July and August, she was back in the Vega for her transcontinental flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEarhart decided to make a world flight and she planned a route as close to the equator as possible, which meant flying several long overwater legs to islands in the Pacific Ocean. On March 20, 1937, Earhart crashed on takeoff at Luke Field, Honolulu, Hawaii, ending her westbound world flight that had begun at Oakland, California. The Electra was returned to Lockheed Aircraft Company in Burbank, California, for extensive repairs. On June 1, 1937, Earhart began an eastbound around-the-world flight from Oakland, via Miami, Florida, in the Electra with Fred Noonan as her navigator. They reached Lae, New Guinea on June 29, having flown 22,000 miles with 7,000 more to go to Oakland. They then departed Lae on July 2 for the 2,556-mile flight to their next refueling stop, Howland Island, a two-mile long and less-than-a-mile wide dot in the Pacific Ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnfortunately, due to various circumstances, Earhart and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Itasca, anchored offshore of Howland, could not complete any direct two-way radio communication and neither Earhart nor Noonan were competent at Morse Code. However, the Itasca did receive several strong voice transmissions from Earhart as she approached the area, the last at 8:43 am stating: \"We are on the line of position 156-137. Will repeat message. We will repeat this message on 6210 kilocycles. Wait. Listening on 6210 kilocycles. We are running north and south.\" Earhart and Noonan never found Howland and they were declared lost at sea on July 19, 1937, following a massive sea and air search.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe section of original, red-painted linen was removed from Earhart's Vega during its recovering by the Smithsonian. It bears evidence of its unique history, red over black paint with traces of silver dope. The aircraft was painted red twice, the original coat having been a brighter signal red over which a later darker red was applied. All of this is consistent with other known samples of exterior linen from this aircraft, all of which originated from the aforementioned recovering in Washington D.C.      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/20220714_164042_480x480.jpg?v=1657832748\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/20220714_164051_480x480.jpg?v=1657832768\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe linen was acquired by Ron Cole in May 2022 as part of the estate of Robert Boehme, who had been sent the material by Robert C. Strobell, the former Associate Curator of the National Air Museum (the forerunner of the National Air \u0026amp; Space Museum) in 1967. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach of these displays includes a roughly .75x.75-inch section of linen from the larger sample. Artwork size is 8.5x11-inches. Overall size with frame is 9.5x12-inches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDelivered ready to hang. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery limited! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e \u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"Framed Display","offer_id":43012340285689,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/Earhart-22.jpg?v=1709576620"},{"product_id":"japanese-a6m2-mod-21-zero-s-n-7830-relic-display-by-ron-cole","title":"Japanese A6M2 Mod. 21 Zero s\/n 7830 Relic Display by Ron Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn and display an exceptionally rare piece this Japanese A6M2 Zero!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eHistory of Our A6M2 Zero:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis aircraft was built under license by Nakajima in April of 1943, and immediately assigned to the famous 201st Kokutai (Naval Air Group, Imperial Japanese Navy) based at Tobera (Rabaul), New Britain, Papua New Guinea, in the South Pacific. The aircraft's serial number was 7830, and its tail code was WI-129. Many 'Aces' flew this aircraft, as the 201st accumulated over 450 claimed 'victories' between June 1943 and January 1944, when it was withdrawn to Saipan, and Japanese pilots weren't assigned specific aircraft. In around October of 1943 this Zero received multiple .30 caliber hits to its main fuel tank, probably in combat over Torokina, and was forced to make an emergency landing on Balalae Island, then a bypassed Japanese garrison. It remained there until 2019, and arrived in Zanesville, Ohio from Australia in July 2022.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/20220805_140522_480x480.jpg?v=1659974674\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Display:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach display includes a 1x3-inch skin section from this aircraft, s\/n 7830, with well-preserved original paint and rivet(s).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach display is in a black frame made in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, and is ready to hang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will only be 75 of these ever made and all are signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery limited!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e \u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"11x17","offer_id":43108211359993,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/products\/A6M2-5-relic.jpg?v=1659976049"},{"product_id":"b-25g-mitchell-north-africa-s-n-42-65035-relic-display","title":"B-25G Mitchell North Africa s\/n 42-65035 Relic Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare North American B-25G-3 s\/n 42-65035 (delivered 7-3-1943) 75 mm cannon 'ground attack' aircraft with North African combat history! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/Screenshot_20221026-223039_Messenger_480x480.jpg?v=1667772035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eBringing aviation art, history, and aircraft relics together - one airplane at a time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMy latest painting of a rare aircraft: North American B-25G-3 that served in North Africa in 1943, and later crashed stateside during a training mission.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is the rarest of all B-25 versions, and unique in that it was built around its huge 75mm cannon in its nose, with which it was capable of sinking enemy warships the size of a destroyer with a single shot. The usual dual controls were \u003cspan\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eeliminated, placing the pilot soley in control of the aircraft, including its powerful gun. Few were built and none survive, today.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eEach authentic and original piece of aluminum skin from this B-25G retains muck of its original desert tan applied North African camouflage. Very rare! All pieces will at least be of comparable quality to the display pictured, but the best parts will accompany the first orders placed.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe remains of this B-25G were raised by a local individual from Lake Martin, Alabama in 1992, and later acquired by Ron Cole from the Warbird's of Glory Museum in 2022. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/20221027_182059_480x480.jpg?v=1667772017\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11x17 inches, framed and ready to hang. Very limited!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e \u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"11x17 Display","offer_id":43478129901817,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/products\/B-25G-virt.jpg?v=1667772000"},{"product_id":"copy-of-boeing-b-17f-memphis-belle-s-n-41-24485-relic-display-1","title":"Boeing B-29 Superfortress 'The Big Time Operator' s\/n 42-24791 Relic Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a rare piece of original aluminum skin from Pacific War combat veteran B-29 Superfortress 'The Big Time Operator' combined with Ron Cole's artwork of this specific aircraft in action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB-29-50-BW-42-24791 \"The Big Time Operator\" was produced by Boeing, Wichita Kansas 17 October 1944. After acceptance, this B-29 was assigned to the 1st Bomb Squadron (Very Heavy), 9th Bomb Group, 313th Bomb Wing, XXI Bomber Command, 20th Air Force. \"The Big Time Operator\" was flown on 46 Combat Missions over Japan from Guam and Tinian during 1945. After World War Two, B-29 42-24791 \"The Big Time Operator\" was flown back to the United States. She was stricken from inventory in 1950 and transferred to China Lake Naval Weapons Station. At China Lake \"The Big Time Operator\" was used as a ground target with many other famous B-29's for decades of weapons testing. This aircraft was then put on display at the Edward F. Beale Museum, California, where these pieces of aluminum skin were obtained. The Beale Museum closed in 2001 and the nose section was transferred through the National Museum of the United States Air Force to the New England Air Museum, Connecticut. The New England Air Museum used the remains of \"The Big Time Operator\" to restore their B-29 \"Jacks Hack\". QuestMasters obtained the nose of B-29-50-BW 42-24791 \"The Big Time Operator\" in November 2012. See more info at http:\/\/www.questmasters.us\/B-29_BTO.html\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/1st_Bombardment_Squadron_Boeing_B-29-50-BW_Superfortress_42-24791_Big_Time_Operator_480x480.jpg?v=1679589010\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned and numbered. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach display signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e11x17 inches, framed and ready to hang.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e \u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"11x17 Display","offer_id":43756431507705,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/products\/B29-1.jpg?v=1679588866"},{"product_id":"chuck-yeagers-nf-104a-starfighter-relic-display-by-ron-cole","title":"Chuck Yeager's NF-104A 'Starfighter' Relic Display by Ron Cole","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwn a rare and historically important flown piece of Chuck Yeager's Lockheed NF-104A, combined with Ron Cole's original artwork of this aircraft during Yeager's attempt to break the world's altitude record in this aircraft! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLockheed NF-104A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas an American mixed power, high-performance, supersonic aerospace trainer that served as a low-cost astronaut training vehicle for the X-15 and projected X-20 Dyna-Soar programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third NF-104A (USAF\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e56-0762\u003c\/i\u003e) was delivered to the USAF on 1 November 1963, and was destroyed in a crash while being piloted by Chuck Yeager on 10 December 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/download_7_600x600.jpg?v=1709421504\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs excerpted from Tom Wolfe’s\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Right Stuff:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo extraordinary pieces of equipment were being developed specifically for ARPS. One was a space mission simulator, a device more realistic and sophisticated than the Mercury project simulator NASA had on the boards. The other was the NF-104, which was an F-104 with a rocket engine mounted over the tailpipe. The rocket engine used hydrogen peroxide and JP4 fuel and would deliver 6.000 pounds of thrust. It was like a super-afterburner. The main engine plus the regular afterburner would take you to about 60,000 feet, and when you cut in the rocket, and that would take you somewhere between 120,000 and 140,000 feet. At least that was what the engineers confidently assumed. The plan was that the ARPS students would run profiles on the space mission simulator, then put on silver pressure suits, space-flight style, and take the NF-104 up to 120,000 feet or more in a tremendous arc, affording up to two minutes of weightlessness. During this interval they could master the use of reaction controls, which were hydrogen-peroxide thrusters of the sort used in all vehicles above 100,000 feet, whether the X-15, the Mercury capsule, or the X-20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only problem was that nobody had ever wrung out the NF-104. Just how it would handle in the weak molecular structure of the atmosphere above 100,000 feet, what the limits of its performance envelope would be, nobody knew. The F-104 had been built as a high-speed interceptor, and when you tried to do other things with it, it became very “unforgiving,” as the expression went. Pilots were already beginning to crunch the F-104 simply because the engine flamed out and they fell to the ground with about as much glide as a set of car keys. But Yeager loved the damned ship. It went like a bat. As the commandant of ARPS, he seized the opportunity to test the NF-104 as if it had his name on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.klpstudio.com\/chuckyeager_org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/yeagerNF104.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe main reason he would be testing it would be for use in the school, but there was an extra dividend. Whoever was the first to push the NF-104 to optimum performance was certain to set a new world record for altitude achieved by a ship taking off under its own power. The Soviets had set the current record, 113,980 feet, in 1961 with the E-66A, a delta-winged fighter plane. The X-2 and the X-15 had flown higher, but they had to be hauled aloft by a larger ship before their rockets were ignited. The Mercury and Vostok space vehicles were lifted to altitude by automated booster rockets, which were then disengaged and jettisoned. Of course, all aircraft records were losing their dazzle now that space flight had begun. It was getting to be like setting some sort of new record for railroad trains. Yeager hadn’t tried to break a record in the skied over Edwards since December 1953, ten years ago, when he had set a new speed mark of Mach 2.4 in the X-1A and had come down in the far side of the arc in the most horrendous bout with high-speed instability any man had ever survived. Now Yeager was back on the flight line again to go for broke, out by the shimmering mirage surface of Rogers Lake, under that pale-blue desert sky, and the righteous energy was flowing again… and through that wild unbroken beast… a few volts of that righteous old-time religion… well, that would be all right, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYeager had taken the NF-104 up for three checkout flights, edging it up gradually toward 100,000 feet, where the limits of the envelope, whatever they were, would begin to reveal themselves. And now he was out on the flight line for the second of two major preliminary flights. Tomorrow he would let it all out and go for the record. It was another of those absolutely clear brilliant afternoons on the dome of the world. In the morning flight everything had gone exactly according to plan. He had taken the ship up to 108,000 feet after cutting in the rocket engine at 60,000. The rocket had propelled the ship up at a 50-degree angle of attack. One of the disagreeable sides of the ship was her dislike of extreme angles. At any angle greater than 30 degrees, her nose would pitch up, which was the move she made just before going into spins. But at 108,000 feet it was no problem. The air was so thin at that altitude, so close to being pure “space,” that the reaction controls, the hydrogen peroxide thrusts, worked beautifully. Yeager had only to nudge the sidearm hand controller by his lap and a thruster on top of the nose of the plane pushed the nose right down again, and he was in perfect position to re-enter the dense atmosphere below. Now he was going up for one final exploration of that same region before going for broke tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 40,000 feet Yeager began his speed run. He cut in the afterburner and it slammed him back in his seat, and he was now riding an engine with nearly 16,000 pounds of thrust. As soon as the Machmeter hit 2.2, he pulled back on the stick and started the climb. The afterburner would carry him to 60,000 feet before exhausting its fuel. At precisely that moment he threw the switch for the rocket engine… terrific jolt… He’s slammed back in his seat again. The nose pitches up to 70 degrees. The g-forces start rising. The desert sky starts falling away. He’s going straight up into the indigo. At 78,000 feet a light on the console… as usual… the main engine overheating from the tremendous exertion of the climb. He throws the switch and shuts it down but the rocket is still accelerating. Who doesn’t know this feeling if he doesn’t! The bastards are fantastic! … One hundred thousand feet… He shuts down the rocket engine. He’s still climbing. The g-forces slide off… makes you feel like you’re pitching forward…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe’s weightless, coming over the top of the arc… 104.000 feet… It’s absolutely silent… Twenty miles up… The sky is almost black. He’s looking straight up into it, because the nose of the ship is pitched up. His angle of attack is still about 50 degrees. He’s over the top of the arc and coming down. He pushes the sidearm control to bring down the nose of the ship, but the nose isn’t budging. It’s still pitched up! He hits the thruster again… Shit!… She won’t go down!… Now he can see it, the whole diagram… This morning at 108,000 feet the air was so thin it offered no resistance, and you could easily push the nose down with the thrusters. At 104,000 feet the air remains just thick enough to exert aerodynamic pressure. The thrusters aren’t strong enough to overcome it… He keeps hitting the reaction controls… The hydrogen peroxide squirts out of the jet on the nose of the ship and doesn’t do a goddamned thing… He’s dropping and the nose is still pitched up… The outside of the envelope!… well, here it is, the sonofabitch… It doesn’t want to stretch… and here we go!…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ship snaps into a flat spin. It’s spinning right over its center of gravity, like a pinwheel on a stick. He pushes the sidearm control again. The hydrogen peroxide is finished. He has 600 pounds of fuel left in the main engine but there’s no way to start it up. To relight the engine you have to put the ship nose down into a dive and force air through the intake duct to and start the engine windmilling to build up the rpms. Without rpms there’s no hydraulic pressure and without hydraulic pressure you can’t move the stabilizer wings on the tail and without the stabilizer wings you can’t control this bastard at the lower altitudes… He’s in a steady-state flat spin and dropping… He’s whirling around at a terrific rate… He makes himself keep his eyes pinned on the instruments… A little sightseeing at this point and it’s vertigo and you’re finished… He;s down to 80,000 feet and the rpms are dead zero… He’s falling 150 feet a second… 9,000 feet a minute… And what do I do next?… here in the jaws of the Gulp… I’ve tried A! – I’ve tried B! – The damned beast isn’t making a sound… just spinning around like a length of pipe in the sky… he has one last shot… the speed brakes, a parachute rig in the tail for slowing the ship down after a high-speed landing…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe altimeter keeps winding down… Twenty-five thousand feet… but the altimeter is based on sea level… He’s only 21,000 feet above the high desert… The slack’s running out… He pops the speed brake… Bango! – the chute catches with a jolt… it pulls the tail up… He pitches down… The spin stops. The nose is pointed down. Now he only has to jettison the chute and let her dive and pick up the rpms. He jettisons the chute… and the beast heaves up again! The nose goes back up in the air!… It’s the rear stabilizer wing… The leading edge is locked, frozen into the position of the climb to altitude. With no rpms and no hydraulic controls, he can’t move the tail… The nose is pitched way above 30 degrees… Here she goes again… He has no rpms, no power, no more speed chute and only 180 knots airspeed… He’s down to 12,000 feet… 8,000 feet above the farm… There’s not a goddamned thing left in the manual or the bag of tricks or the righteousness of twenty years of military flying… Chosen or damned!… It blows at any seam! Yeager hasn’t bailed out an airplane since the day he was shot down over Germany when he was twenty… I’ve tried A! – I’ve tried B! – I’ve tried C!… 11,000 feet, 7,000 feet from the farm… He hunches himself into a ball, just as it says in the manual, and reaches under the seat for the cinch ring and pulls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe’s exploded out of the cockpit with such force it’s like a concussion… He can’t see… Wham… a jolt in the back… It’s the seat separating from him and the parachute rig… His head begins to clear… He’s in midair, in his pressure suit, looking out through the visor of his helmet… Every second seems enormously elongated… infinite… such slow motion… He’s suspended in midair… weightless… The ship had been falling about 100 miles an hour and the ejection rocket had propelled him up at 90 miles an hour. For one thick adrenal moment he’s weightless in midair, 7,000 feet above the desert… The seat floats nearby, as if the two of them are parked in the atmosphere… The butt of the seat, the underside, is facing him… a red hole… the socket where the ejection mechanism had been attached… it’s dribbling a charcoal red… lava… the remains of the rocket propellant… It’s glowing… it’s oozing out of the socket… In the next moment they’re both falling, he and he seat. His parachute has a quarter bag over it and on the bag is a drogue chute that pulls the bag off so the parachute will stream out gradually and not break the chute or the pilot’s back when the canopy pops open during a high-speed ejection. It’s designed for an ejection at 400 or 500 miles an hour, but he’s only going 175.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this infinitely expanded few seconds the lines stream out and Yeager and the rocket seat and the glowing red socket sail through the air together… and now the seat is drifting above him… into the chute lines!… The seat is nestled in the chute lines… dribbling lava out of the socket… eating through the lines… An infinite second… He’s jerked up by the shoulders… it’s the chute opening and the canopy filling… in that very instant the lava – it smashes into the visor of his helmet… Something slices through his left eye… He’s knocked silly… He can’t see a goddamned thing… The burning snaps him to… His left eye is gushing blood… It’s pouring down inside the lid and down his face and his face is on fire… Jesus Christ!… the seat rig… The jerk of the parachute had suddenly slowed his speed, but the seat kept falling… It had fallen out of the chute lines and the butt end crashed into his visor… 180 pounds of metal… a double layer visor.. the goddamned thing has smashed through both layers… He’s burning!… There’s rocket lava inside the helmet… The seat has fallen away… He can’t see… blood pouring out of his left eye and there’s smoke inside the helmet… Rubber!…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the seal between the helmet and the pressure suit… It’s burning up… The propellant won’t quit… A tremendous whoosh… He can feel the rush… he can even hear it… The whole left side of his helmet is full of flames… A sheet of flame goes up his neck and the side of his face… The oxygen!… The propellant has burned through the rubber seal, setting off the pressure suit’s automatic oxygen system… The integrity of the circuit has been violated and it rushes oxygen to the helmet, to the pilot’s face… A hundred percent oxygen! Christ!… It turns the lava into an inferno… Everything that can burn is on fire… everything else is melting… Even with the hole smashed in the visor the helmet is full of smoke… He’s choking… blinded… The left side of his head is on fire… He’s suffocating… He brings up his left hand… He has on pressure-suit gloves locked and taped to the sleeve… He jams his in through the hole in the visor and tries to create and air scoop with it to bring air to his mouth… The flames… They’re all over it… They go to work on his glove where it touches his face… They devour it!… His index finger is burning up… His goddamned finger is burning!… But he doesn’t move it… Get some air!… Nothing else matters… He’s gulping smoke… He has to get the visor open… It’s twisted… He’s encased in a little broken globe dying in a cloud of his own fried flesh… The stench of it!… rubber and human hide… He has to get the visor open… It’s that or nothing, no two ways about it… It’s smashed all to hell… He jams both hands underneath… It’s a tremendous effort… It lifts… Salvation!…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a sea the air carries it all away, the smoke, the flames… The fire is out. He can breathe. He can see out of his right eye. The desert, the mesquite, the motherless Joshua trees are rising slowly toward him… He can’t open his left eye… Now he can feel the pain… Half his head is broiled… That isn’t the worst of it… The damned finger!… Jesus!… He can make out the terrain, he’s been over it a million times… Over there’s the highway, 466, and there’s route 6 crossing it… His left glove is practically burned off… The glove and his left index finger… he can’t tell them apart… they look as if they exploded in an over… He’s not far from base… Whatever is with the finger, it’s very bad… Nearly down… He gets ready… Right out of the manual… A terrific wallop… He’s down on the mesquite, looking across the desert, one-eyed… He stands up… Hell! He’s in one piece!… He can hardly use his left hand. The goddamned finger is killing him. The whole side of his head… he starts taking off the parachute harness… It’s all in the manual! Regulation issue!… He starts rolling up the parachute, just like it says… Some of the cords are almost melted through, from the lava… His head feels like it’s still on fire… The pain comes from way down deep… But he’s got to get the helmet off… It’s a hell of an operation… He doesn’t dare touch his head… It feels enormous… Somebody’s running toward him… It’s a kid, a guy in his twenties… He’s come from the highway… He comes up close and his mouth falls open and he gives Yeager a look of stone horror…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Are you all right!”\u003cbr\u003eThe look on the kid’s face! Christalmighty!”\u003cbr\u003e“I was in my car! I saw you coming down!\u003cbr\u003e“Listen,” says Yeager. The pain in his finger is terrific. “Listen… you got a knife?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kid digs into his pocket and pulls out a penknife. Yeager starts cutting the glove off his left hand. He can’t bear it anymore. The kid stands there hypnotized and horrified. From the look on the kid’s face, Yeager can begin to see himself. His neck, the whole left side of his head, his ear, his cheek, his eye must be burned up. His eye socket is slashed, swollen, caked shut, and covered with a crust of burned blood, and half his hair is burned away. The whole mess and the rest of his face and nostrils and his lips are smeared with the sludge of the burning rubber. And he’s standing there in the middle of the desert in a pressure suit with his head cocked, squinting out of one eye, working on his glove with a penknife… The knife cuts through the glove and it cuts the meat of his finger… You can’t tell any longer… It’s all run together… The goddamned finger looks like it’s melted… He’s got to get the glove off. That’s all there is to it. It hurts too goddamned much. He pulls off the glove and a big hunk of melted meat from the finger comes off with it… it’s like fried suet…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Arrggghhh…” It’s the kid. He’s retching. It’s too much for him, the poor bastard. He looks up at Yeager. His eyes open and his mouth opens. All the glue has come undone. He can’t hold it in any longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“God,” he says, “you… look awful!” The Good Samaritan, A.A.D.! Also, a doctor! And he just gave his diagnosis! That’s all a man needs… to be forty years old and to fall one hundred goddamned thousand feet in a flat spin and punch out and make a million-dollar hole in the ground and get half his head and his hand burned up and have his eye practically ripped out of his skull… and have the Good Samaritan, A.A.D., arrive as if sent by the spirit of Pancho Barnes herself to render a midnight verdict among the motherless Joshua trees while the screen doors bang and the pictures of a hundred dead pilots rattle in their frames: “My God!… you look awful.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few minutes later the rescue helicopter arrived. The medics found Yeager standing out in the mesquite, him and some kid who had been passing by. Yeager was standing erect with his parachute rolled up and his helmet in the crook of his arm, right out of the manual, and staring at them quite levelly out of what is left of his face, as if they had an appointment and he was on time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the hospital they discovered one stroke of good luck. The blood over Yeager’s left eye had been baked into a crust-like shield. Otherwise, he might have lost it. He had suffered third – and second-degree burns on his head and neck. The burns required a month of treatment in the hospital, but he was able to heal without disfigurement. He even regained the use of his left index finger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one even broke the Russian mark with the NF-104 or even tried to. Up above 100,000 feet the plane’s envelope was too goddamned full of holes. 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Each piece is cut from this larger panel (below) and attached to the glass of these wall-hanging displays.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/20240426_113535.jpg?v=1714146322\" width=\"532\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach display is signed and numbered, framed in a 11x17-inch Made-in-USA black frame, ready to hang. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"13x19","offer_id":44917120139513,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/F16-1-disp-virt-2.jpg?v=1714406869"},{"product_id":"american-aerospace-1903-wright-flyer-p-51d-mustang-space-shuttle-endeavor-flown-relics-display","title":"American Aerospace: 1903 Wright Flyer, P-51D Mustang, Space Shuttle Endeavor, Flown Relics Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eRon Cole presents American Aerospace throughout the 20th Century: Flown and authenticated relics from the original 1903 Wright Flyer (Pride of the West muslin), World War 2 P-51D Mustang with combat history (aluminum skin), and Space Shuttle Endeavor (space-flown high-temperature insulator) - all combined in one 13x19-inch wall-hanging framed display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull provenance, including period letters from the original sources of these materials, history, photos, and important part numbers and inspection stamps, included with each display. Signed \u0026amp; numbered COA by the artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach square-cut piece of material measures .75 x .75-inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited to only 250.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo discount codes, please. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"11x17 Display","offer_id":45330138366201,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/NEW-PIECE-2.jpg?v=1721671891"},{"product_id":"consolidated-pby-5a-catalina-relic-display-by-ron-cole","title":"Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Relic Display by Ron Cole","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe Consolidated PBY Catalina was one of the most widely used seaplanes used in the USA and air forces from around the world. It had an extremely long range and was used for reconnaissance, submarine patrol and air sea rescue. There were many notable missions and engagements of the PBY; One PBY searched and found the Japanese fleet of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, setting the stage for the Battle of Midway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Flying for the RAF, a Catalina I spotted the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBismark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which led to its being sunk by the Royal Navy. Another PBY rescued 56 sailors in high seas from the heavy cruiser \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSS Indianapolis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after it was sunk during World War II. When there was no more room inside the aircraft, the crew tied sailors to the wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHistory of this aircraft: PBY-5A s\/n 1759:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-selectable-paragraph=\"\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph mq mr gu ms b mt mu mv mw mx my mz na nb nc nd ne nf ng nh ni nj nk nl nm nn gn bk\" id=\"9098\"\u003eDuring 1960, Mr. Thomas Kendall, a retired businessman, with his luxury converted Catalina PBY, registration N5593V, landed on the sandy coast of Ras Al-Sheik Hameed (Saudi Arabia), with his wife and children. On the following day, after anchoring the aircraft, they were ambushed by Bedouins of the Saudi Arabian army, who mistakenly believed it to be a military attack. The firing lasted for about 30–40 minutes, during which Mr. Thomas and his family were able to swim back to the aircraft, but with him being wounded, managed to move it just 800 meters away from the firefight. After being captured by the Bedouins, Mr. Thomas and his family were eventually taken to Jeddah, interrogated, and set free with the help of the American ambassador, Mr. Donald R. Heath. The remains of the PBY have not been moved since, and it is slowly succumbing to the environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg height=\"342\" width=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/20241005_123205_f3ae77e5-7a1e-4890-8470-070444be32a1.jpg?v=1728257692\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe aluminum skin parts from this PBY have been sourced from a larger panel taken from this aircraft's resting place c. 1980s and was part of a retired Boeing executive's collection of U.S. Navy aircraft memorabilia. While Mr. Thomas Kendall repainted this aircraft in 1957, the Saudi Arabian desert has slowly stripped his civil colors away and these parts reveal only the World War II-era dark Navy-blue colors.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSigned and numbered. 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But German industry and weapons procurement were under extreme duress, not to mention bombardment, and He 177s were thrown into both production and combat as they were.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American P-38 Lightning was a tried and proven aircraft by 1944, but that did not mean it was any less difficult a machine than the He 177 could be. Pilots literally froze within underheated cockpits, and when engaged by Luftwaffe fighters the P-38 pilots then had to begin a complicated and time-consuming process of switching from cruise to combat modes or risk destroying the engines in the fight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo reliability issues impacted the short and unequal battle that took place on July 9, 1944, however, between a sky filled with P-38J Lightnings from the 20th Fighter Group and one of the last operational He 177s of KG 40:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Briefed to take off at 0600hrs with one of the few remaining serviceable He 177A-5s, the presence of enemy aircraft meant this [flight] was delayed until 0900hrs. For this flight, Neuenfeldt’s crew had been joined by two groundcrew.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ad-wrapper\" id=\"article_mid_banner_29\" data-google-query-id=\"CJ3Sosyf2IwDFdCUywEdrgsT8A\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/3915430\/key_aero_article_mid_banner_2__container__\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBriefed to fly at just over 1,000ft, an unknown aircraft was spotted ahead and to the right about an hour after taking off. With another 15 aircraft appearing, they turned out to be P-38 Lightnings from the 20th FG. Neuenfeldt immediately pulled up into cloud, but on emerging the P-38s pounced on them . . .  Kappestein tried to jettison the escape hatch, but it failed to unlock – only when two more of the crew jumped on it did it drop away. Neuenfeldt, Comans and Kappestein managed to bail out with severe burns to their hands and faces. Gunner Ogefr Wegener was wounded by gunfire, while the observer Ogefr Pöschko and one of the passengers, Uffz Hans Jacobsen, were slightly injured. While the unnamed tail gunner got out without a scratch, the body of the other passenger, Uffz Franz Weinreis, was found near the wreckage of the bomber, which came down east of Bourges in central France.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRon Cole has captured the moment of this encounter in this original artwork, which has been combined with pieces from each of these aircraft. The aluminum skin from the KG 40 He 177 bears some original paint and markings along with obvious fire damage - discoloration and paint blistering, all inflicted upon the material in this combat. The He 177 material was excavated in the 1980s from the known crash site and was positively identified by several '177' prefix part numbers (included in the artwork). The aluminum skin from the P-38J was found in an outbuilding in Normandy, France in the early 1980s, and was identified by its remains and markings. The first several displays will be made with P-38 parts that include the remains of this aircraft's white painted unit markings.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to only 75. Signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: artwork is 11x17-inches, with frame roughly 13x19-inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo rare aircraft parts in one display with stumming artwork of both portrayed in a well-documented moment in history! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"11x17","offer_id":46409735307513,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/P38-He177-VIRT-2_1b37a441-b391-4fd8-8ad0-5dfb1e7cd732.jpg?v=1744665127"},{"product_id":"s","title":"German World War I Pfalz D.XII Relic Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn an authentic piece of German World War I aviation technology. The Pfalz D.XII represented the peak of Imperial German fighter aircraft of the Great War - along with its better-known brother, the Fokker D.V. Both aircraft are extremely rare today and most survivors are rebuilt with newer materials. This piece of fuselage stringer bearing original paint and nails, is original to this Pfalz D.XII (serial number 2486\/18) - one of two brought to the United States after the war (the other was s\/n 7517\/18). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is paired with Ron Cole's original artwork of this aircraft in combat, with full history and provenance, in this 13x19-inch wall-hanging frame3d display. Each signed and numbered. \u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAircraft History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAfter World War I, several German aircraft types were provided to the United States as a part of Germany's war reparations. Among those airplanes were two late-war Pfalz D.XII fighters, which, along with the Fokker D.VII, represented the most advanced aerial technology that the former enemy had to offer by 1918. One of these two D.XIIs (s\/n 2486\/18) was later purchased by George Burling Jarrett, who was the original pioneer of historic aircraft preservation and who went on to create the museum and library at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds (which now bear his name). Jarrett spent the next 30 years of his life laboring to preserve and display this aircraft, while loaning it to be used in various Hollywood films, including Howard Hughes's Hell's Angels. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBy 1947, however, it had significantly deteriorated and much of it had been replaced by new material, wood and fabric. While it was later purchased by the National Air and Space Museum, Jarrett held on to much of the original material, especially from this aircraft's wings - including sections of the wing spars, metal fittings, and original linen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/George_Jarrett_Joe_Aiken_Letters_Pfalz_D.XII_1937_5.jpg?v=1750866471\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eIn 1962, Jarrett sent the original Pfalz D.XII parts to collector Robert Boehme, who was then the Chief of Police for the City of Seattle, Washington. In early 2021, Ron Cole purchased the Boehme Estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/scann_2023040321381612_480x480.jpg?v=1680802066\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e Very limited to 20 signed and numbered displays! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"13x19-inches","offer_id":46584877547769,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/Pfalz-D12-1-virt-2.jpg?v=1750866174"},{"product_id":"spirit-of-st-louis-flown-trans-atlantic-aircraft-linen-6x8-inch-acrylic-relic-display","title":"Spirit of St. Louis Flown Trans-Atlantic Aircraft Linen 6x8-inch Acrylic Relic Display","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 100% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Flown Linen Spirit of St. Louis Acrylic Display from Ron Cole\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1099467388?badge=0\u0026amp;autopause=0\u0026amp;player_id=0\u0026amp;app_id=58479\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOn May 21st, 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first nonstop solo flight from New York to Paris, a distance of 3600 miles. When he arrived in Paris, he and his aircraft, The Spirit of St. Louis, were mobbed by ecstatic well-wishers. Pieces of silver doped linen from the airplane were torn off as souvenirs, some of which were autographed by Lindbergh on the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/Piece_of_signed_fabric_spirit_of_st_louis_240x240.jpg?v=1675120385\" width=\"282\" height=\"174\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Spirit of St. Louis underwent repairs in a hangar at Le Bourget over the next month, during which the original linen on the fuselage and tail plane was stripped and replaced with all new material. At least some of the original linen was cut up and made its way into lucky hands over the ensuing months and years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn the 1930s, Col. George Burling Jarrett was already an icon within the emerging world of historic aviation thanks to his collection of original Great War aircraft, their public display on the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, and his tireless work on most Hollywood aviation films of the day. There was no important airplane that Jarrett did not own a piece of, from the 1903 Wright Flyer, Richthofen’s Fokker Dr. I, Emelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra, and Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis. Jarrett often shared portions of his collection with his friends, and on March 21st, 1937, he sent some of his Lindbergh linen, along with a descriptive letter, to Richard Boehme.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe silver doped linen fragment, at right, was among a vast quantity of historic aviation material acquired by Ron Cole from the Boehme Estate in 2022, the majority of which originated with Col. Jarrett between 1936 and 1973. As detailed by Jarrett in writing, this linen was among the skinning removed from the Spirit of St. Louis in Paris, France after Lindbergh's historic flight in 1927. It was on the aircraft during its trans-Atlantic flight.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/455d2x_480x480.jpg?v=1675033610\" alt=\"\" width=\"543\" height=\"343\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto above depicts the original Spirit of St. Louis on display in the National Air \u0026amp; Space Museum in Washington, D.C. This starboard horizontal stabilizer was recovered using French-made linen in a hangar at Le Bourget after the historic flight, but the shape and size reflects the flight-original material, a piece of which is included in each display.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/455d2_480x480.jpg?v=1675033633\" width=\"547\" height=\"345\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/455d_480x480.jpg?v=1675033658\" width=\"545\" height=\"344\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo above photos reveal The Spirit of St. Louis in a hangar at Le Bourget after Lindburgh's trans-Atlantic flight; the first showing damage to the aircraft's silver linen skin inflicted by ecstatic well-wishers who greeted Lindbergh on the night of May 21st, and the second shows the extent to which the flight-original linen (offered here) was removed and replaced. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAdditional History:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis flight-original Spirit of St. Louis linen made its first appearance in the United States in the personal collection of Hollywood film pioneering sound engineer Joseph E. Aiken (1900 - July 16, 1969) in 1927. Aiken was famously a key procurer of historic aircraft that were featured in early sound films and was internationally known for possessing one of the most significant collections of U.S. Civil War memorabilia (another interest he shared with Jarrett). In George Jarrett's package sent to Richard Boehme, dated March 21st, 1937 (pictured, below), Jarrett writes, in part:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Enclosed is what I can part with from [The] Spirit of St Louis. If you want it send $7 with your next correspondance (sic). As mentioned Lindy had his fuselage and tail re-covered while in Paris. Came to me from J.E. Aiken, who guards it pretty closely.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/20230130_182925_480x480.jpg?v=1675122400\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e                                      \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe artwork itself, which is Giclée-printed on archival acid-free matte paper, is 6x8-inches in size, and is mounted within two panes of optically clear acrylic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach display includes details of this material's history and provenance, and the authenticity of every one of these pieces is absolutely guaranteed for life. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach is hand-signed \u0026amp; numbered (1 of 300) by the artist, Ron Cole. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNO DISCOUNT CODES, PLEASE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"71fnt\" data-offset-key=\"8isc5-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8isc5-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"6x8-inch Acrylic Display","offer_id":46624595247353,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/SPIRIT-virt-11.jpg?v=1751924176"},{"product_id":"blue-angels-f-a-18a-1-hornet-honeycomb-skin-relic-display-by-ron-cole","title":"Blue Angels F\/A-18A #1 Hornet Honeycomb Skin Relic Display by Ron Cole","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of Blue Angels F\/A-18A 'Number One' (BuNo 161973) - arguably the most famous Team aircraft of all time - paired with Ron Cole's original artwork of this aircraft as it appeared c. 1992.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aircraft enjoyed a long and illustrious career with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels from 1990 through 1993, including a now-famous European tour that included Moscow in September 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey aspects of the 1992 Blue Angels season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Tour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Angels embarked on a significant European tour from August to September 1992, performing in 16 shows across eight countries: England, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Italy, Russia, Romania, and Bulgaria. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Performances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tour made history by being the first time a U.S. military flight demonstration team performed in Russia, Romania, and Bulgaria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/961026-N-0000V-011.webp?v=1752084174\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocumentary Film\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1992 European tour's international significance led to the production of a documentary film titled \"Blue Angels: Around the World at the Speed of Sound,\" hosted by Dennis Quaid, to showcase the team and enhance Navy recruiting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1992, the Blue Angels squadron included Commanding Officer and Flight Leader, Cmdr. Greg Wooldridge (No. 1), with other pilots including Lt. Larry Packer (No. 2), Lt. Doug Thompson (No. 3), Lt. Cmdr. Pat Rainey (No. 4), Lt. John Foley (No. 5), and Capt. Ken Switzer (No. 6). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe fragment at right was salvaged from the remains of this aircraft in 2023.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/F18-BLUEANGELS-VIRT-4.jpg?v=1752083693\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hand-built display measures 13x19-inches overall (artwork roughly 11x17) and is framed ready-to-hang. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist - limited to 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey won't last long! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo Navy!        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630320865529,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/F18-BLUEANGELS-VIRT-2.jpg?v=1752083637"},{"product_id":"northrop-b-2-spirit-stealth-bomber-flown-titanium-skin-relic-display","title":"Northrop B-2 Spirit 'Stealth Bomber' Flown Titanium Skin Relic Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most expensive and advanced aircraft in the world when it was developed, Northrop’s B-2 ‘Stealth Bomber’ led the United States into the 21st Century. As with any new technology, the aircraft underwent continued development and improvement during its operational years. The B-2, like the F-117 Nighthawk, utilized a special titanium alloy to help hide the heat signature created by their engines. The B-2’s shielding developed cracks over time and all aircraft were updated with redesigned materials. The section of titanium (LEFT) was part of a B-2’s early titanium heat shielding. The quality of workmanship, with its associated cost, is evident in this piece of the world’s most advanced aircraft. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/Screenshot_20250626_183636_Messages.jpg?v=1751056167\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/B2-DISPLAY-IMAGE.jpg?v=1751057707\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these handmade wall-hanging displays are 13x19-inches in overall size (artwork 11x17) and each is signed and numbered - 1 of 200. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Zanesville, Ohio USA! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"11 x 17","offer_id":46795754209529,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/B-2-5-DISP-2.jpg?v=1756481553"},{"product_id":"special-hindenburg-lz129-lakehurst-crash-duraluminum-silver-linen-double-sided-relic-display-copy","title":"Hindenburg LZ129 Flown Duraluminum from Control Car Relic Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eHindenburg LZ 129 rare flown duraluminum structure from the control car of this famous airship - recovered from the Lakehurst Naval Air Station crash site in 1937 - with unique original green preservative coating and some fire\/heat damage from the May 6, 1937 explosion. This large piece is paired with Ron Cole's stunning original artwork of the Hindenburg in flight over Manhattan c. 1936, combined in this 13x19-inch wall-hanging display that's signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eT\u003cspan\u003ehe wreckage of the Hindenburg was mostly melted for scrap. Over 150,000 pounds of frame metal went to the National Bronze and Aluminum Foundry Co. in Cleveland, Ohio, whose contract forbade the use of the metal for \"ash trays, book ends or any similar articles.\" Thus, authentic material, especially metal, will forever remain extremely rare and difficult to find. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/Hindenburg-virt-5.jpg?v=1772469939\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese duraluminum Hindenburg parts were recovered from the scene of the crash by Valentine Pasvolsky, who was the township engineer of nearby Lakewood, New Jersey. A Russian immigrant and veteran of both World Wars, he personally drove crash victims to the hospital, making several trips. His grandson, from whom these parts were acquired, remembers his grandfather retelling the story, and bringing these parts out of a box to show him. Valentine passed away in 1980. His grandson rediscovered the parts only in 2020, and provided a letter of provenance, as well as several newspaper articles about his grandfather, with this collection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll are 100% guaranteed to have been recovered from the Lakehurst crash site of the airship and originate from LZ 129. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA copy of the provenance (ABOVE) will be included with each display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have endeavored to price these pieces very reasonably, in keeping with the Cole's Aircraft goal of making history like this available to most everyone. A girder section from the Hindenburg was auctioned through Bonhams for $24,000.00, and tiny fragments of this airship often sell for well over $1000.00. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46888723087609,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/HINDENBURG-NEW-1.jpg?v=1758817913"},{"product_id":"boeing-b-17f-memphis-belle-s-n-41-24485-relic-display-1","title":"Boeing B-17F 'Memphis Belle' s\/n 41-24485 Relic Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoeing B-17F ‘Memphis Belle’ Limited Edition Relic Display\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original piece of aluminum skin from the original B-17F 'Memphis Belle' (now restored and on display at the United States Air Force Museum) combined with Ron Cole's original artwork in these 8.5x11-inch wall-hanging displays. Each signed \u0026amp; numbered. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aircraft needs no introduction; probably one of the most famous aircraft of World War II, and certainly the best-known of the war's most famous aircraft, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Memphis Belle' was one of the first heavy bombers, among tens of thousands, to complete 25 combat missions in the war. Her exploits, and the experiences of her crew (though the aircraft was flown in combat by more than a single crew), have been chronicled in many Hollywood films. The aircraft itself was saved from scrapping by the City of Memphis after the war. She was displayed out of doors for many years, during which these pieces of aluminum skin were acquired, by the Memphis Belle Memorial Foundation, which periodically repaired damage to the airframe. These pieces of skin were from the original aircraft, and not later, replacement, material. The B-17 was recently restored by the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, where she is beautifully preserved and on permanent display. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces of aluminum skin deserve some description. Roughly 1x1.25 inches in size, the metal has been stripped of its exterior paint in the past, though retains some original zinc chromate on the reverse side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are combined with Ron Cole's artwork of this aircraft in action. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach display signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.5x11-inches, framed and ready to hang.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"8.5x11 Display","offer_id":46943556534521,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/B17-MEMPHIS-1-virt2.jpg?v=1760630049"},{"product_id":"d-day-invasion-lead-aircraft-douglas-c-47-thats-all-brother-relic-display-8-5x11","title":"D-Day Invasion Lead Aircraft: Douglas C-47 'That's All Brother' Relic Display 8.5x11","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"76rjk-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"76rjk-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOwn, display, and preserve an authentic aluminum skin section from one of the most famous and important participants in the D-Day invasion of France. Ron Cole has combined his original artwork of this aircraft, C-47 s\/n 42-92847 'That's All Brother' (originally commissioned by the Commemorative Air Force in support of the restoration of this aircraft), with a section of skin left over from the rebuild. Complete with the history of this aircraft, signed \u0026amp; numbered, in an 8.5x11-inch ready-to-hang brushed black frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"76rjk-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"76rjk-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDouglas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"76rjk-1-0\"\u003e C-47 'That's All Brother' led the formation of 800 other C-47s from which approximately 13,000 U.S. paratroopers jumped on D-Day, June 6, 1944 - the beginning of the liberation of France in the last two years of World War II. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"c9le0-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"c9le0-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"5qarm-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"5qarm-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"5qarm-0-0\"\u003eThe C-47's name, painted on its nose, was chosen by Air Force Lt. Col. John M. Donalson, commander of the 87th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, who flew the plane during the operation, as a \"message to Adolf Hitler\" that Nazi Germany's days were numbered. It was successfully flown again in 2018, and has been exhibited at air shows. After further refitting it has been flown across the Atlantic with other historic aircraft that took part in the invasion, to commemorate its 75th anniversary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"3br63-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"3br63-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"frp33-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"frp33-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"frp33-0-0\"\u003eWhen the war began, John Donalson, who normally flew with the Alabama-based 106th Observation Squadron, which was assigned to the Pacific theater during the war, was transferred to Europe. Normally, he flew a Douglas C-47 Skytrain that he had named Belle of Birmingham, in honor of his home state's largest city. But for Operation Overlord, the 1944 invasion of Normandy which opened the western front, it was necessary to cut holes in the plane's fuselage for extra equipment. Donalson, by then commanding the 438th Troop Carrier Group of the 87th Troop Carrier Squadron, part of IX Troop Carrier Command, refused, and so he was issued another C-47 to lead the formation of those aircraft which dropped paratroopers onto the shores of France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"do1im-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"do1im-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"5nhms-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"5nhms-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"5nhms-0-0\"\u003eThe C-47 issued to Donalson had been built three months earlier at the Douglas Aircraft plant in Oklahoma City. It was delivered the day after completion to what was then the United States Army Air Forces at Love Field in Dallas; from there it was flown to Baer Army Air Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Five weeks later it was flown to England by the Air Transport Command. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"avlid-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"avlid-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"ca4r2\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003eOn the morning of June 6, 'That's All Brother' led 800 planes that dropped over 13,000 American paratroopers onto the French coast. It was chosen for the job because it had been equipped with radar that could find the beacons dropped as \"pathfinders\" to mark drop zones by an earlier group of paratroopers. Allied troops held their beachhead despite heavy initial losses, and slowly began liberating France. The C-47 was used in other operations in Western Europe later that year, including Market Garden, and Repulse (part of the resupplying of Bastogne), and in 1945's Operation Varsity, part of the invasion of Germany.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/IG9C9690-640x427_480x480.jpg?v=1602780531\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003eAfter the war, this aircraft returned to the United States where it began a new life in civilian aviation, and its important history was mostly lost. In 2006, she was 'rediscovered', purchased by the CAF, and completely rebuilt as she was equipped for the D-Day invasion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003eThese parts were left over from that rebuild, as some panels were replaced due to superficial damage and light corrosion. The parts included with these displays are original to the aircraft in 1944 and flew over the invasion beaches of France on that historic day!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003eEach piece of aluminum skin from this aircraft measured a bit more than 1x1.5-inches. As the outside of the material was refinished since the war, and the original wartime-applied zinc chromate green is well preserved - we have displayed the interior side up. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003eVery limited! Each display signed \u0026amp; numbered by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/2880px-That_s_All_Brother_May_2019_480x480.jpg?v=1602780557\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"d3j9c-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\nn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\nn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\nt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\ndocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\nfbq('init', '564576383673749');\nfbq('track', \"PageView\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003cnoscript\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1\" width=\"1\" style=\"display:none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=564576383673749\u0026amp;ev=PageView\u0026amp;noscript=1\"\u003e\u003c\/noscript\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"Framed 8.5 x 11 Display","offer_id":46946282668281,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/8.5x11-BROTHER-1-virt2.jpg?v=1760714613"},{"product_id":"boeing-b-17g-flying-fortress-parkers-madhouse-fuselage-insignia-relic-display-copy","title":"B-17G Flying Fortress 'Parker's Madhouse' Aluminum Skin 8.5x11 Relic Display","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn and display an authentic piece of this famous Flying Fortress paired in these 8.5x11-inch wall-hanging displays with brand new artwork (for Oct. 2025). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Boeing B-17G s\/n 43-37990 was assigned to the 547th Bomb Squadron, 384th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force. It was given the name 'Parker's Madhouse' by its crew. On October 3, 1944, during Operation Wesselring, this B-17 was damaged by German flak. After the crew safely bailed out of the aircraft, Parker's Madhouse flew on into Belgium and eventually crashed into a farmhouse near Tremelo. No one was injured, and local civilians famously made off with much of this bomber's material before the scene was secured by police and what remained was salvaged. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/Screenshot_20251023_114901_Chrome.jpg?v=1761321108\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach display is 8.5x11-inches (artwork). Ready to hang. Signed and numbered - no more than 100.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e\u003c!-- End Facebook Pixel Code --\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"Framed Display","offer_id":46965693448441,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/B17-PM-8x11-1-VIRT.jpg?v=1761326699"},{"product_id":"luftwaffe-bf-109-ace-franz-von-werra-combat-flown-relic-display","title":"Luftwaffe Bf 109 'Ace' Franz von Werra Combat Flown Relic Display","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of Battle of Britain history! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew ‘ace’ fighter pilots of World War II are as famous as the Luftwaffe’s Franz von Werra, although not for the quantity of his ‘victories’ but for one of the most incredible escapes of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn September 5th, 1940, Werra was shot down over Winchet Hill, Kent while flying this Bf 109 (W.Nr. 1480) and was captured by the British. After two failed but daring escape attempts, he was sent to POW camp in Canada. On January 21st, 1941, he escaped. After crossing the frozen St. Lawrence river, he made his way through the United States and into Mexico and then Brazil. From there he traveled to Spain, Italy, and rejoined the Luftwaffe on April 18th.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFranz von Werra was awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross and was credited with 21 confirmed aerial ‘victories’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 25th he was killed during a practice flight, and his remains were never found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1957 Werra's story was the subject of the Hollywood feature film \u003cem\u003eThe One That Got Away\u003c\/em\u003e starring Hardy Kruger. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/109E-8x11-virt.jpg?v=1762015933\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis authentic fragment from Werra’s aircraft was cut from a larger panel that was taken, along with the fuselage II.\/JG 3 unit shield, as souvenirs after the crash. All were acquired from the collection of Col. George Burling Jarrett. Each piece of under-wing aluminum skin bears original light blue (RLM 65) camouflage paint - slightly polished at some point since 1940. Each piece larger than 1x1-inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork size is 8.5x11-inches. Wall hanging framed display ready to hang. Signed and numbered - no more than 50. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery limited! Relics from this particular aircraft are extremely scarce. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"8.5x11","offer_id":46989829800185,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/109E-8x11-virt2.jpg?v=1762015417"},{"product_id":"martin-jrm-mars-u-s-navy-flying-boat-philippine-mars-relic-display-by-ron-cole-copy","title":"Convair B-58 Hustler (s\/n 55-0665) Relic Display by Ron Cole","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn and display a very rare piece of Convair B-58 Hustler Mach-2 high-altitude and high-speed strategic bomber - paired with Ron Cole's stunning composition of this aircraft in its intended role against Soviet forces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe B-58 was designed to fly at high altitudes and supersonic speeds to avoid Soviet interceptors, but with the Soviet introduction of high-altitude surface-to-air missiles, the B-58 was forced to adopt a low-level penetration role that severely limited its range and strategic value. It was never used to deliver conventional bombs. The B-58 was substantially more expensive to operate than other bombers, such as the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, and required more frequent aerial refueling. The B-58 also suffered from a high rate of accidental losses. These factors resulted in a relatively brief operational career of ten years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB-58 s\/n 55-0665 was the seventh Hustler manufactured and was used for numerous testing purposes, including systems for the YF-12A, before being retired and subsequently abandoned in the Mojavi Desert on the grounds of Edwards Air Force Base. A single wing panel was obtained in mid-1980s from which the pieces included in these displays have been cut. The rare aircraft remains on site but in terribly stripped condition and off limits to the public.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis series will be strictly limited to 100 signed \u0026amp; numbered displays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cole's Aircraft","offers":[{"title":"Framed Display","offer_id":47392006111481,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/B-57-DISP-VIRT-2.jpg?v=1770235370"},{"product_id":"raf-spitfire-mk-i-battle-of-britain-combat-loss-no-65-squadron-raf-by-ron-cole","title":"RAF Spitfire Mk.I Battle of Britain Combat Loss No. 65 Squadron RAF by Ron Cole","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"w-full mb-[1px] mt-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"font-[600] py-[3px] text-[1.5em]\" data-anchor=\"flyingofficerfranciszekgruszka%3Aabattleofbritainhero\" data-slug=\"flyingofficerfranciszekgruszka%3Aabattleofbritainhero0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFlying Officer Franciszek Gruszka: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"font-[600] py-[3px] text-[1.5em]\" data-anchor=\"flyingofficerfranciszekgruszka%3Aabattleofbritainhero\" data-slug=\"flyingofficerfranciszekgruszka%3Aabattleofbritainhero0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eA Battle of Britain Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eOn August 18, 1940, a day forever etched in history as \"The Hardest Day\" of the Battle of Britain, Polish Flying Officer Franciszek Gruszka of No. 65 Squadron took to the skies from RAF Hornchurch in his Supermarine Spitfire Mk I, serial number R6713. His mission was to intercept a formidable German bomber formation that was part of the Luftwaffe's massive, coordinated raids on RAF airfields in southern England, including key targets like RAF Kenley and Biggin Hill. This intense day saw the highest combined aircraft losses for both sides, a testament to the ferocity of the aerial combat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eGruszka was last observed engaged in a fierce dogfight over Canterbury and Manston, bravely pursuing a German fighter. He was never seen again and was subsequently declared Missing in Action, his name later commemorated on the Polish War Memorial at Northolt. 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Among the recovered personal effects, a gold fountain pen, intricately engraved with the names of his fellow pilots, provided the irrefutable identification needed. This poignant discovery allowed Flying Officer Gruszka to finally receive a proper burial with full military honors at Northwood, Middlesex, on July 17, 1975, bringing a measure of closure to a story of wartime heroism and sacrifice that spanned over three decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/gruszka_spitfire_8x10_300dpi.png?v=1775164916\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've had this aluminum panel in my collection for over ten years with a tag and excellent provenance regarding both its origins and its identification as having belonged to Gruszka's Spitfire. I sat on this piece for a long time because a fatality was associated with the wreckage and its raised rivets left me uneasy as indicative of a Spitfire. But I did learn the interesting story of early Spitfire construction under the pressures of war and how the time-consuming flush riveting process often yielded to raised rivets being used. More importantly, I came to know relatives of \u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eFranciszek Gruszka who asked me to paint his aircraft and also encouraged me to 'honor his memory' in the form of these displays. I've included an homage to Gruszka on the reverse, something that I've never done (other than for COAs) but thought most appropriate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to only 120 - though there will likely be only about 60 before material from this aircraft will run out. 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first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eRole in Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-start\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e1943–1948\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eWorld War II combat service and early postwar duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-start\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e1950–1957\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eRecommissioned for the Korean War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-start\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e1968–1969\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eRecalled for the Vietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-start\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e1982–1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eReactivated during the Reagan-era naval buildup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"text-start\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e2001–present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"text-start border-[var(--border-main)] border-e border-b first:border-s [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:border-t [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-tl-lg [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-tr-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:first:rounded-bl-lg [tr:last-child_\u0026amp;]:last:rounded-br-lg py-2 ps-[14px] pe-[14px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:bg-[var(--fill-tsp-white-light)] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:py-[7px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:ps-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:pe-[9px] [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;]:align-top [\u0026amp;:first-child\u0026gt;div]:min-w-[4em] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:max-w-[390px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-sm [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:text-[var(--text-primary)] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:whitespace-pre-wrap [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:break-words [tr:first-child_\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div]:font-medium\" data-slate-node=\"element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eMuseum and memorial in Camden, New Jersey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center justify-center cursor-pointer rounded-md bg-[var(--Button-white)] shadow-[0px_0.5px_3px_0px_var(--shadow-S)] hover:opacity-80 active:opacity-70 size-8 select-none print:hidden group-hover\/table:opacity-100 opacity-0 transition-opacity duration-100 absolute bottom-[-6px] right-[-5px]\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"lucide lucide-copy size-5 text-[var(--icon-tertiary)] w-4 h-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003crect width=\"14\" height=\"14\" x=\"8\" y=\"8\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M4 16c-1.1 0-2-.9-2-2V4c0-1.1.9-2 2-2h10c1.1 0 2 .9 2 2\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"italic\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e entered combat in the Pacific in early 1944. She supported the Marshalls campaign, took part in the raid on Truk, and fought through major operations including the Marianas campaign, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eBattle of the Philippine Sea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eBattle of Leyte Gulf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e. She also served as flagship first for the Fifth Fleet and later for Admiral William F. Halsey’s Third Fleet, underscoring her importance not merely as a gun platform but as a command ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0241\/1737\/files\/1Qk2wjQ.jpg?v=1776361097\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eAfter the war, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"italic\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e was briefly decommissioned in 1948, but the outbreak of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eKorean War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e brought her back to active service in November 1950. During combat tours in 1951 and 1953, she bombarded enemy positions along the Korean coast and demonstrated that the big-gun battleship still had value in shore bombardment. She returned to reserve status in 1957, only to be called back again during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e. Recommissioned in April 1968, she became the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eonly U.S. battleship reactivated for Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e, delivering heavy naval gunfire against targets in support of American and South Vietnamese forces before being decommissioned once more in December 1969.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-slate-node=\"element\" class=\"py-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eHer final combat-era revival came during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e1980s naval expansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e. Recommissioned in December 1982, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"italic\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e was modernized for contemporary service and saw action during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eLebanon crisis of 1983–84\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e. She later deployed to the western Pacific and Persian Gulf region before her fourth and final decommissioning on 8 February 1991. After some years in reserve, she was struck from the Navy list, reinstated briefly as a mobilization asset, and then struck again in 1999. That same year she made her final voyage back east, eventually opening in October 2001 as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-[600]\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003eBattleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-node=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-slate-leaf=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-slate-string=\"true\"\u003e in Camden, across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, where she had first been built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"w-full my-[1px]\" 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