Mission from Debden is a painting by Wade Meyers which was uploaded on October 15th, 2014.
Mission from Debden
Having returned from the first 8th Air Force Russia Shuttle mission (Operation FRANTIC) less than two weeks earlier, 4th Fighter Group pilot Capt.... more
by Wade Meyers
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42.000 x 19.000 inches
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Title
Mission from Debden
Artist
Wade Meyers
Medium
Painting - Oil On Linen
Description
Having returned from the first 8th Air Force Russia Shuttle mission (Operation FRANTIC) less than two weeks earlier, 4th Fighter Group pilot Capt. Neil "Dutch" Van Wyk steals a quick glance at his dog "Colonel" as he prepares to depart from Debden on an escort mission circa mid-July 1944. Van Wyk's P-51B was appropriately named FLYING DUTCHMAN. "Dutch" flew with the 4th from October 1943 until February 1945. Though not an ace, Van Wyk was regarded as a solid combat pilot and promoted to squadron operations officer, leading many missions.
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October 15th, 2014