Description: SHARK SIGHTING By John Shaw Custom Hand-accented Canvas Giclée EditionEach is hand oil-accented & revarnished, signed & numbered by Artist. (All canvases are shipped rolled. Please note that due to the custom nature of these products, delivery time is usually 2 to 4 wks from when order is placed.) 20 x 40" Canvas Giclée $985.00 Also available as... 24 x 48" Canvas Giclée $1205.0030 x 60" Canvas Giclée $1425.00 Plane Type: Flying Tigers’ P-40 Personally signed by at least 11 original Flying Tigers, this scene depicts “Tex” Hill and crew bore-sighting the guns of an AVG Tomahawk, preparing for battle in the Asian skies during WWII. The American Volunteer Group prepares for business out on the firing range in China, 1942. In this scene, AVG ace “Tex” Hill looks over the shoulder of armorer Chuck Baisden as the engines are run up and the wing guns are test-fired on one of the Flying Tigers’ P-40s. Bore-sighting the guns of a Tomahawk in these primitive conditions required leveling the plane, often on the tailgate of a flatbed truck, and adjusting the fire of all guns to converge at a predetermined distance. The expertise and ingenuity of the AVG armorers, crew chiefs and maintenance personnel meant the difference between life and death for pilots who daily confronted the enemy, which ultimately earned the Flying Tigers worldwide fame. The painting Shark Sighting was completed in 2007. One interesting detail, which fans of the AVG can appreciate, is that the artist wanted to include elements to honor all 3 squadrons, while maintaining historic accuracy (all 3 never flew together at once following training period in Burma). Representing the 3rd “Hell’s Angels” squadron are: Armorer Chuck Baisden (in cockpit) and crew chief Leo Schramm (on tail), arming Tomahawk # 68, flown by the AVG’s first ace, Duke Hedman. Representing the 2nd “Panda Bears” squadron is one of the Tigers’ greatest and well-loved aces, David Lee “Tex” Hill, who did indeed fly various 3rd squadron planes on occasion. Those with sharp eyes will notice near the front wheels, a green apple and dark snake winding its way through the grass, which symbolizes the AVG’s 1st Squadron, the “Adam & Eves”, who displayed the apple & snake insignia on the fuselages of their aircraft.Inventory & Payment Information:Note: All products sold by Planejunkie are subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain current as to inventory of all products, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase. WE WILL SEND AN EMAIL WITHIN 24 - 48 HOURS OF AUCTION END WITH YOUR TOTAL WE PREFER PAYPAL WE ALSO ACCEPT MC, VISA PLEASE NOTE THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE RANGE EBAY HAS CALCULATED AND THE TOP OF THE PAGE WASHINGTON RESIDENTS ADD SALES TAX.Combined Shipping:MULTIPLE ORDERS CAN BE COMBINED WITH NO ADDITIONAL SHIPPING.MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $1 FOR EACH ITEM.MULTIPLE ORDERS WILL BE CHARGED THE HIGHEST QUOTED RATE.Shipping Information:WE GUARANTEE YOUR ITEM WILL ARRIVE IN MINT CONDITION.EXPEDITED SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.OUR ITEMS ARE PROFESSIONALLY PACKED FOR SECURE SHIPPING.International Shipping:CANADIAN ORDERS SHIP VIA OUR PREFERRED CARRIER.ALL COUNTRIES OTHER THAN US OR CANADA SHIP ROLLED VIA A DOOR TO DOOR TRACKABLE SERVICE INSURED FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES.IMPORT DUTIES, TAXES AND CHARGES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE ITEM PRICE OR SHIPPING CHARGES. THESE CHARGES ARE THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRY'S CUSTOMS OFFICE TO DETERMINE WHAT THESE ADDITIONAL COSTS WILL BE PRIOR TO BUYING.
Price: 985 USD
Location: Puyallup, Washington
End Time: 2024-08-28T17:52:18.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Robert Taylor
Theme: Art, Aviation
Type: Print
Subject: Military
