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1946 Canvas Pinup Painting of B-17 Miss Minookie


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I purchased this painting at an auction a few years ago and came across it again stashed away in my basement as I was looking for items to sell at the SoS. This painting measures about 36" x 26". It's dated 1946 and is signed by the artist. It's also painted on heavy canvas and has that great old musty smell to it. I posted it elsewhere earlier today and found a pretty convincing match to a B-17 named Miss Minookie of the 323rd BS. Unfortunately the plane was lost on February 21st, 1944 while on its 22nd mission.

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doinworkinvans

A little something from FOLD3 about Miss Minookie...

 

Leading a spare element, "Miss Minookie" lagged behind and missed a turn by the rest of the formation in broken cumulus. Before they could catch up, they were hit by fighters. Four crewmen were KIA; Ward and the remining five became POWs for the duration of the war.

 

 

 

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northcoastaero

B-17F 42-30712 91st BG 323rd BS. There may have been one or two more B-17s named Miss Minookie.

 

americanairmuseum.com/aircraft/4736

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