B-17 G Hikin' For Home is a piece of digital artwork by Robert D Perry which was uploaded on July 22nd, 2014.
B-17 G Hikin' For Home
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B-17 G Hikin' For Home
Artist
Robert D Perry
Medium
Digital Art - Digital
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322nd Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, 8th Air Force.
This scene depicts the mission over Germany on July 28, 1944. The original target was the well protected oil refinery at Merseburg, but the target was clouded over when the group arrived. A secondary target was chosen. Just as the group passed over the Merseburg/Leipzig area hundreds of anti-aircraft guns were brought to bear on them.
One fragment of flak bounced off the windscreen and another entered the cockpit, narrowly missing pilot and squadron leader, Dave Hanst, after being deflected. Other fragments knocked out the #2 engine but didn't start a fire. This was the final mission for Hanst.
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July 22nd, 2014
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Comments (105)
Linda E Olsen
Stunning Artwork. I had 2 Uncles that served in WWII. The family was never allowed to talk about it. The respect I have for servicemen & service women is deeply felt. Robert, your artwork is Stunning. Thank you for your Skill , your Passion for what you do. 💕
Josephine Cleopahrt
Love this one, my hubby is crazy for models, I tried to make something like this, but didn’t work for me. Just followed you, hope you follow back.
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