Shark Attack

Historical testimony: Nose Art of a B-25C North American Mitchell bomber of the US Air Force showing a shark mouth similar to the ones painted on the Curtiss P-40B Warhawk aircrafts of the famous ‘Flying Tigers’ commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. Like a lot of squadrons operating in 1943 in Tunisia the fuselage shows an olive drab colour applied over the usual Desert Sand Scheme. Victory markings: 4 German aircrafts and 1 military transport train destroyed as well as several night and day bombing missions.

Artwork description: Enamel and oil painted aluminium plates riveted on a cardboard panel, curved on a foamboard structure. Approximate size 102 x 76 cm.

Price: AUD$ 800.00