The B17 Off Limits 1942

Deeply moving Tribute, Dear Dave. Always you're in my heart. FAV.

Wow what story!! I am so very proud of all our military men and women, past and present as I know you are. I am sure your father and the other two men who survived were not well treated but glad to come home in the end. BIG THANKS AND GOD BLESS TO ALL OUR TROOPS!!!!!!!! F/L

I always appreciated his images that honor our service people.

My uncle Ernie was a tail gunner in a B-17 the last year the war. I will miss you, big guy, artist, and friend as will all FAA members that ever recieved a visit, comment, and gold medal from you. My sincere condolences to all your family and friends...

Another great memoir and true story you share here. Your father had bravery and fortitude beyond comprehension. Thank you for sharing, it makes me ponder our history, hold a great deal of gratitude for our warriors and hope and pray for a better world. F/L

Thank you for sharing this historical photograph and story of your father's service in WWII. Your soulful mountains and Vietnam memorials of your service now stand in even higher relief! Gold medals to this "greatest generation". And an extra gold medal for you, Dave. F/L+++

Dave how wonderful for you to have and share this very sentimental photograph of these extremely brave and heroic men! I am so truly thankful for their service and sacrice for all of us and it is so nice to be able to see the faces of those to whom we owe so much! LF

What an amazing piece of history,and also family history. This photo shows 9 brave young men,who sacrificed so much. I can only imagine the pride you feel when looking at this picture. Such a wonderful way to honor your father Dave. And I also agree,the greatest generation. And Dave,thank you for your bravery,and sacrifice.

Dave, Dave, just wow, to have this photograph of all these brave men including your Dad is just amazing. Your father and all those who served in WWII definitely earned their title of the greatest generation - Not enough credit is given to these men and also to you and those who served with you in Vietnam - I am a year older than you so I thank you for your service and hope your paintings bring you some semblance of inner peace. I can tell you they certainly bring joy to my eyes.

Love this tribute to your father... F/L

Interesting work, Dave! I love The light ! LF

Dave, I have great admiration for those who flew in the B-17s. For some reason I get all choked up when I think about the crews who were lost in these planes - tremendous losses . . . but without these men and planes we probably would not have won.

You have carved your place in history.....good job guys

To the crew........you will live on forever

Cool shot

Dave, this is such an interesting vintage photograph, which is very nicely processed! I also read your description with avid interest. So glad your father survived his ordeal or we would not have you, Dave, to add so much beauty to the world. My father was an aviator, too. by chance! He flew the Hellcat in the South Pacific. Yes, theirs was indeed the 'great generation'! l/f

Congratulations your work has been featured in the FAA Group In GOD We Trust!

Dave, this is a most wonderful and noble tribute to your father and his service to our Country. You have truly followed valiantly in your father's footsteps with your service to America, and you are living his legacy in a most exemplary way in your artwork. God bless you, and God bless America! F/L

wow,amazing description l/f

Hi Hans and Dave, I hope so too, alas - past and present human behavior show that we humans never seem to be able to learn from history. :-(

I can`t agree more Hans....thank you so much

Those people WERE the greatest generation...no doubt about it...thank you bro

Indeed DAVE, we owe great thanks to the Brits, Churchill, the multi-national Spitfire pilots; all those heroes who never gave in to the Hitler menace...