"Lightning Strikes the Axis! the Army Air Forces Salute a Great Plane" Poster
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"Lightning Strikes the Axis! the Army Air Forces Salute a Great Plane" Poster
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- Dimensions:Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 47 in (119.38 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1943
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: Poster has been archivally framed in a custom-built black wooden frame with UV Plexiglas and acid-free backing. Framing by Rio Grande Custom Framing in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in September of 2021. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Colorado Springs, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: P3051stDibs: LU909726001992
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