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September 17, 1944 - Membury Airfield: All across England, they prepare to jump. The “Screaming Eagles,” the “All-American” boys, the British “Red Devils,” soon the troop carrier transports will whisk them away for World War II’s largest airborne invasion to date: Operation Market Garden, a surprise jump to secure vital bridges and roadways in Holland.
Among these units is Easy Company, 506th PIR, seen here. On this morning, the company’s veterans give the new replacements a helping hand. Checking harnesses, uttering encouragements, the veterans’ bravado will settle the rookies’ nerves. Someday, when the new guys look back, they’ll understand: it’s just another day in a company of heroes.
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MAIN EDITION
190 limited-edition prints, signed by James Dietz and 4 veterans: E-Co. medic Al Mampre (depicted), C-47 pilot Don Shady, 82nd glider trooper Richard Rohleder and 101st icon Lou Venditti. Also includes a .30 caliber casing recovered from a 101st MG position in Best, Holland, 101st & 82nd patches, two photos, and a COA with "History Behind the Art."
VICTORY EDITION - Low supply!
290 limited-edition prints, signed by James Dietz and 10 veterans: Easy Co. paratroopers "Wild Bill" Guarnere, Babe Heffron, Al Mampre (depicted), Elijah Whytsell, Brad Freeman and Earl McClung, 101st signers Bob Noody & Dan McBride, C-47 pilot Fred Trenck and radioman Gil Weiss! Also includes a .30 caliber casing recovered from a 101st MG position in Best, Holland, 101st & 82nd patches, two photos, and a COA with "History Behind the Art."
PUBLISHER PROOFS - Resale, in mint-condition!
Sold out years ago, this ultra-rare Publisher Proof print is from an edition of 180 limited-edition prints, signed by James Dietz and includes an incredible 22 autographs of Market Garden veterans: Easy Company paratroopers “Wild Bill” Guarnere, Babe Heffron, Don Malarkey (photo card), Buck Compton (photo card), Rod Strohl, Brad Freeman, Elijah Whytsell, and Al Mampre (shown in scene). 101st legends Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, Bob Noody, Guy Whidden, and Dan McBride. 82nd heroes Don Jakeway, Gordon Cullings (MOH nominee), Les Cruise, John Coates, and Richard Rohleder. C-47 pilots Jerry Parker (61st TCG), Joe Turecky (440th TCG), and Fred Trenck (441st TCG), along with radioman Gil Weiss (440th TCG) and glider pilot Mel Pliner (436th TCG). Includes a .30 caliber casing recovered from a 101st MG position in Best, Holland, a piece of a C-47 that flew Market Garden, two 101st & 82nd patches, and a COA with "History Behind the Art."
EAGLE PROOFS - Sold Out
10 limited-edition prints
OTHER EDITIONS
A Valor Studios giclee edition may be released. A Signer Proof edition exists, not-for-sale. An Artist Proof & Gallery Edition exist, signed only by the artist.
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"The Veterans" is hand-signed by a collection of WWII heroes! Signers vary print by print. Please click "editions" to see which veterans signed which prints.
John Coates - Charlie Company, 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne
Buck Compton- Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Jean Crawford (Eagle Proof only) - C-47 Pilot, 441st TCG
Les Cruise - H-Co., 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne
Gordon Cullings - Charlie Company, 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne
Bill Fasking - Glider Pilot, 437th TCG (Eagle Proof only)
Brad Freeman - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
"Wild Bill" Guarnere - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Babe Heffron, E-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Don Jakeway - H-Company, 508th PIR, 82nd Airborne
Clancy Lyall - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Don Malarkey (signature card) - E-Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Al Mampre - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Jim "Pee Wee" Martin - George Co., 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Dan McBride - Fox Company, 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne
Earl McClung - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Earl Neal - C-47 Pilot, 435th TCG (Eagle Proof only)
Bob Noody - Fox Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Jerry Parker - C-47 Pilot, 61st TCG
Mel Pliner - Glider Pilot, 436th TCG
Richard Rohleder - 320th Glider Field Artillery, 82nd Airborne
Don Shady- C-47 Pilot, 435th TCG
Rod Strohl - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Fred Trenck - C-47 pilot on D-Day, 441st TCG
Joseph Turecky - C-47 Pilot, 440th TCG
Louis Venditti - HQ, 506th PIR, 101st Abn., Silver Star
Gilbert Weiss - C-47 Radioman, 440th TCG
Guy Whidden - HQ Company, 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne
Elijah Whytsell - Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne
Tony Zanzinger - 501st PIR, 101st Airborne
