One Man Air Force is a painting by Wade Meyers which was uploaded on October 22nd, 2014.
One Man Air Force
Captain Don S. Gentile of the Debden-based 336th Fighter Squadron - 4th Fighter Group (8th Air Force) maneuvers his North American P-51B-7-NA Mustang... more
by Wade Meyers
Title
One Man Air Force
Artist
Wade Meyers
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Panel
Description
Captain Don S. Gentile of the Debden-based 336th Fighter Squadron - 4th Fighter Group (8th Air Force) maneuvers his North American P-51B-7-NA Mustang 'Shangri-La' while engaging an FW-190A-7 on April 8, 1944. For his actions this day, Gentile was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, America's second highest award for valor in combat. General Dwight D. Eisenhower presented the award personally, and when introduced to the young fighter pilot, Eisenhower remarked, 'You seem to be a one-man air force!'
>> Featured as the cover art for USAF Weapons Review magazine (Fall/Winter 2006 issue), an official Air Force publication.
Uploaded
October 22nd, 2014
