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06 - WWII - Americans In Europe
The Belle Of Bassingbourn by Russell Smith
"The Belle Of Bassingbourn" is a limited edition print depicting the moment on May 17, 1943 as the ground crews of the 91st
stand on the field of Bassingbourn watching the bombers return from their mission. They have particularly been
anticipating the return of one bomber, the Memphis Belle, returning from her 25th and final mission. Upon her return
Capt. Morgan makes his victory pass over the airfield, coming in so low that he seemes to "cut the grass".
As he passes the control tower he pulls the Belle up, bringing her almost directly over the heads of the ground
crews.
"I am the artist who created this image, and I worked
closely with Col. Morgan during its creation to ensure accuracy." - Russell Smith
Signed by Robert Morgan and artist.
Edition size: 500 signed and numbered
Print size: 33 1/2" w 22 1/2" h
