POW-MIA Tribute by Greywolf44
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Ever since my dad died in 1998 I have wanted to do something in tribute to him. He was a B-17 pilot during WWII and ended up as a POW for the last 14 months of the war. On this memorial day I should like to salute not only those KIA but also those POWs and MIAs that we often forget about. I could have filled my work with so much more symbolism but I think I put enough into it to get my point across. I might add the "Jersey Bounce, Jr." was the first B-17 my dad flew as a pilot (not co-pilot). And what better way to pay tribute than with a pin-up. These were on the the nose of almost every heavy bomber of the war and are still a part of our service aircraft today, albeit a little bit more conservative. Well, have a happy and safe weekend and remember who made it possible. Enjoy.
Comments (9)
Superb!
I just visited the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia. I salute your Father and all his fellow pilots and crew members. I will remember them Monday. An excellent creation!
Wonderful dedication!!!!
Amazing and beautiful creation !
Very nice tribute for your dad. I think the nose art played its part in keeping the crews morale high in some bleak times.
A very nice tribute indeed. IMHO the nose art of bygone days was truly art and in someway a little piece of home that flew with them. Let us never forget we owe our freedom of expression to those who have gone before us.
Nice tribute my friend and he'd be proud of your artistry. o7
A wonderful tribute
Taken in itself, the render looks great (superb lighting and texturing as usual). For the intended purpose stated, though, I think it might be even better if the 'square' had a raised marble floor. Maybe a couple hills at the horizon, too. Well, maybe it's just me. ;)
Sorry to learn about what your father had to go through. While the courage of those who defend their land and country with their lives is undeniable, I sometimes wonder if it wouldn't be better to have a world in which heroes aren't necessary in the first place, a world in which there are no wars to begin with. But perhaps that's just a pipe dream... :(
(Hey, what happened to your gallery? Why are so many of the pics gone?)
Thanks for the comment KT. I thought it was strange that you decided to comment on an older image. The site has not been without it's problems since it's make-over several weeks ago. I can see all my images in my library still, but others have had similar issues. All I can say is complain to the powers that be and hope for the best (LOL)!!!!!!!!!!!