On Sunday 17 September 1944, the first day of Operation Market Garden, C-47 Dakotas of the 439th Troop Carrier Group dropped thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions into Holland, a hundred and fifty miles behind enemy lines. This daring operation, the largest airborne assault of World War II, aimed to capture and secure vital bridges in the Allies' push towards the Rhine.
This majestic piece was specially commissioned to. Pay tribute to the US Airborne forces that took part in the liberation of Europe. Including D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and Bastogne. The prints in this historic edition have been personally signed by veterans of one of the most famous Airborne Divisions, the 101st Airborne, to make this a true collector's gem. THE COLLECTORS EDITION - SIGNATURES This TEN signature edition is additionally signed by the following veterans of the 506th P.R, 101st Airborne who fought during the liberation of Europe. ED TIPPER - E Company. This print is a stunning tribute to 101st Airborne and these autographs are of course now impossible to replicate, making it a truly historic edition and a'must have' for WWII history enthusiasts and autograph collectors alike. Matted & framed pieces are'flat packed' in substantial packaging.
YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.