The Guardian by Nicolas Trudgian
Available Editions:
Victory Edition Print - $775
Limited edition print - 32 in x 22.5 in
Edition of 390
Signed the artist and includes 8 veteran signatures:
Franz Stigler (separate signature, perfect for matting with your print)
379th BG B-17 pilot Roland Martin
B-17 gunner Hugh McGinty
Bf 109 pilot Gernot Heinrichsdorff
B-17 pilot Clayton Nattier
B-17 gunners "Lucky" McGinty, Mitch Mischler & Bill Roche
Also includes:
Metal relics from a WWII B-17 and Bf 109
Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA) that includes "History Behind the Art" and two photos (Stigler & Brown)
Open Edition Print - $95
Open edition print - 32 in x 22.5 in
Signed by the artist
Includes Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Professional framing available upon request. All framing materials are archival and conservation-grade to ensure long-term preservation. Please contact us for options and pricing.
December 20, 1943 near Bremen: The German fighter pilot was taking a great risk. He had seen the faces of the wounded crewmen and decided to spare the damaged B-17 and more-to escort the plane out of Germany. If a civilian or soldier on the ground reported him, the fighter pilot would face a firing squad. In the eyes of his country during war, he was a traitor. But to the defenseless American crew, he was their guardian.
Now, they had hopes of reaching England again, thanks to the mysterious German ace who held his fire. One day, the crew would know his name-Franz Stigler. In 1990, they’d invite Franz to their bomb group reunion where they’d introduce their families to the man who gave them the greatest of gifts-the chance to live.
