The Limited Edition Fine Art Print They've All Returned By David Lee Sample Print Size 21X27  Image Size 15.5X23       The Print...           "They've All Returned" was a term that wasn't spoken very often.  But on the 28th of March 1944, after delivering over 400 tons of bombs on enemy soil, all of the B-17's from the 91st Bomb Group stationed at Bassingbourn Airfield did in fact return from their mission.  "Hoosier Hot Shot" (tail number 42-38006), which began service on January 8th 1944, and "Bunky" (tail number 42-31542), which started service on March 12th, 1944 were two of the aircraft assigned to Bassingbourn Airfield, England.  Later both aircraft were lost to the war.  "Hoosier Hot Shot" was lost over Kassel, Germany on April 19th, 1944 and "Bunky" over South West Germany July 19th, 1944.  Strange that both airplanes that had once returned together were later lost, each on the 19th of the month...  The Aircraft...           Built by the Boeing Aircraft Company, the B-17 went through many development changes as new technology and aircrew requirements changed.  Nicknamed the "Flying Fortress" because of  the eleven, .50 caliber machine guns mounted on the aircraft, the B-17 could withstand a tremendous amount of damage and still bring her crew home.  The B-17 was 74 feet 3.9 inches long and had a wing span of over 103 feet.  Powered by four Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone engines, it had a top speed of 302 miles per hour and ceiling of 36,400 feet.  The B-17 had a crew of ten men. SIZE OF EDITION: 850        Artist signed and consecutively numbered            This limited edition lithographic print has been personally approved and signed by the artist.  It is printed on the finest quality lithographic print paper; acid free, neutral pH, 100lb. stock, Quintessence Gloss Cover.  All printing plates and negatives used in the process of printing the edition have been destroyed and this image has never been, or ever will be, reproduced in any other art print form. Pricing They've All Returned SKU # Price Limited Edition Print TAR-1 $100         Information Request Form Please fill in the information below to let us know how to contact you regarding the artwork of David Lee Sample. Name Title Company Address E-mail Phone