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B-17 ALUMINUM OVERCAST v1 Art Print
by John Straton
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B-17 ALUMINUM OVERCAST v1 art print by John Straton. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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HISTORY OF THE BOEING B-17
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a World War II bomber used primarily in Europe. B-17s from the Eighth Air Force... more
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Artist's Description
HISTORY OF THE BOEING B-17
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a World War II bomber used primarily in Europe. B-17s from the Eighth Air Force participated in countless missions from bases in England, often lasting for more than eight hours, and struck at targets deep within enemy territory. Because of their long-range capability, formations of B-17s often flew into battle with no fighter escort, relying on their own defensive capabilities to insure a successful mission.
During the war, B-17s were among the most modern aircraft in the U.S. inventory. However, the advent of the jet age and advances in technology made the Flying Fortress obsolete soon after the conclusion of the war. In the years following World War II, most B-17s were cut up for scrap, used in Air Force research or sold on the surplus market.
In 1934, the Boeing Aircraft Company of Seattle, Washington, began construction of a four-engine heavy bomber. Known as Boeing model 299, it first took flight on Ju...
About John Straton
From my Grandfathers Leica M3 To my Current OMD EM1 MK2 With Leica Autofocus and Leica R Lenses. I learned a lot from my grandfather " The Lenses are what takes the Picture The Body is a light tight box" Once photographing meant a large box camera on a tripod, shifting film plate after each shot - and working with a dark cloth over your head and the camera.But then something happened.The Leica was extremely compact and could be fitted with a very high quality lens that enabled photographers to work in ordinary outdoor settings with available light. It was always instantly ready to capture life and action effortlessly from any angle with the photographer often able to remain unnoticed. Without the usual heavy equipment, photographs...
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Reynold Jay
Beautifully presented!
Sarah Batalka
Awesome vintage image! Wonderful capture and processing!
John Straton replied:
Thanks
Steve Purnell
Great capture and processing. l/f
John Straton replied:
Thanks
Donna Kennedy
Outstanding image John, love the color and treatment!...fav/tweet/love
John Straton replied:
Thanks
Johanna Hurmerinta
Fantastic image. LF
John Straton replied:
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TN Fairey
Excellent capture and description John!
John Straton replied:
Thanks
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
John Straton replied:
Thanks