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| Smith's Defiance |
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Signed
by Artist only: $160
30 Limited Editions with Ian Smith's Signature: Call for Price |
| Call 800-731-0060 |
| Image Size 33 x 20 |
| Military Aviation Art July 1944. Lieutenant Ian Smith of 237 (Rhodesia) Squadron , R.A.F., flying Spitfires, attacks a railyard in the Po Valley, Italy. Lieutenant Smith went on to become the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, Africa (now Zimbabwe), in April, 1964. On November 11th. 1965, he declared Rhodesia's independence from Britain, the first commonwealth Prime Minister to do so. During this attack, Lt. Smith was shot down by flak and fought on with the Italian partisans, before returning to England. Hon. I.D. Smith, GCLM, I.D. These prints were signed by Ian Smith this month in Capetown, South Africa, where he lives in retirement. Please note: this signature by such a high profile and controversial politician is especially collectable, and not just by aviation art enthusiasts! It is certain to increase in value for this factor alone. |