Dreaming Eagles #1 s/s op w/the original surviving TUSAGEE AIRMEN

[Rich_Henn]

After hammering out the details on this signing----currently two surviving members of the original Tuskagee Airmen (with a possible third) have agreed to do a private signing for Garth Ennis' DREAMING EAGLES.

 

Now this is a two part op, meaning I can supply you the books or you can send your own.

 

 

Ennis is taking part in this, and apparently the US Navy is interested in doing a piece with them as well when this goes down.

 

Some of the 1st recipients of the original Top Gun awards, these gentlemen are as follows:

 

Harry Stewart:

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Stewart

Harry T. Stewart Jr. is one of America’s most decorated Tuskegee Airmen. He was born on 24 July 1924, in Newport News, Virginia, near Langley AFB. At the age of two, Stewart’s family moved to Queens, New York, just a few minutes from North Beach Airport. His fascination for aviation began at a very young age as he watched in awe as the planes soared overhead. At the age of 17, and aware of his imminent conscription into World War II, he passed a military exam designated to identify potential pilots. As a result, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet. After completing his flight training at Tuskegee Air Field, Alabama, and while still a teenager, he was awarded his pilot wings and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Stewart then accomplished combat fighter training in both the P-40 Warhawk and the P-47 Thunderbolt fighter aircraft, and in 1944 was sent to Italy for combat operations. As a member of the all-black 332d Fighter Group, Stewart flew 43 combat missions in the P-51 Mustang. The 332d was an exceptional unit and wanted the bomber crews and enemy interceptors to know when they were on station. To do this, they painted the tails of their aircraft with bright red paint, which earned them the name “Red Tails.” The bomber crews began referring to them as the “Red Tail Angels” after they completed an amazing 100 escort missions with no bomber losses due to enemy fighters. On 1 April 1945, then First Lieutenant Harry T. Stewart Jr. was one of eight red-tailed P-51 pilots escorting B-24 Liberators tasked to bomb the St. Polten marshalling yard. The P-51s preceded the bombers and flew a fighter sweep of the Linz area in Austria. Flying at an altitude of 5,000 feet, the Mustang pilots spotted four German FW-190s near Wels flying in the same direction, but about 2,000 feet below. They dived to attack, but suddenly a flight of a dozen ME-109s appeared above them. A series of individual dogfights ensued, ranging from altitudes of 5,000 feet to the deck. Although the enemy pilots attempted to out-turn the more powerful P-51s and draw them over antiaircraft artillery, the Red Tails proved victorious and shot down 12 enemy aircraft, losing only three of their own. Stewart shot down three FW-190s that day, a feat that earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross. In May 1949, Stewart competed in the inaugural ten-day “William Tell” National Gunnery meet at Las Vegas AFB (now Nellis AFB) in Nevada. This meet would later become the equivalent of the US Navy’s “Top Gun” competition. Stewart was part of a three-man team representing the 332d Fighter Group. Each pilot was required to compete in five different events. The events included air-to-air gunnery at altitudes of 10,000 and 20,000 feet, rocket firing, strafing, dive-bombing, and skip-bombing. Three perfect scores were registered in the skip-bombing event and one perfect score in rocket firing. As a result, the 332d won first place in the conventional fighter class. Stewart received an honorable discharge in 1950 and stayed in the Reserves, eventually retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Stewart returned to New York where he attended evening classes at New York University’s College of Engineering, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in 1963. He eventually became Vice President of ANR Pipeline Company, a major interstate natural gas consortium, and is now retired. Stewart currently resides in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan with his wife of 64 years, Delphine. They have a daughter, Lori.

 

Roscoe Brown:

 

Roscoe C. Brown, Jr.,

Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., served as commander of the 100th Fighter Squadron of the 332nd Fighter Group, the famed "Tuskegee Airmen," and downed the most advanced enemy aircraft of the Second World War. In 1943 and 1944, Brown attended flying training at Tuskegee Army Air Field, Selfridge Field, and Walterboro Air Base, South Carolina. Brown flew his first combat mission in August 1944, escorting B-24 bombers over the Ploesti oil fields in Romania. He completed 68 combat missions flying the P-51 Mustang, escorting B-24 Liberator and B-17 Flying Fortress bombers over Germany, Austria, and the Balkans and conducting low altitude strafing missions over enemy airfields and rail yards. The highlight of his combat career occurred on March 24, 1945, during the 15th Air Forces longest mission.

 

While escorting B-17s over Berlin, he became the first 15th Air Force fighter pilot to shoot down a Me 262 jet fighter. The 332nd Fighter Group received the Presidential Unit Citation for this mission, the highest honor bestowed upon a combat unit. Brown later downed a German Fw 190 fighter. For his achievements in combat, Brown was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with eight Oak Leaf Clusters. During World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen demonstrated exceptional tenacity and courage while fighting a war on two fronts. They fought against the Axis powers in Europe and against racism at home. Despite the challenges before them, the Tuskegee Airmen flew 200 bomber escort missions against some of the most heavily defended targets in the Third Reich and never lost a single bomber to enemy fighters.

 

The tremendous accomplishment of the Tuskegee Airmen speak louder than words and provided the compelling evidence that led to the integration of our nations armed forces. The 332nd's successful combat record, which included the downing of 111 enemy aircraft in flight and 150 on the ground, was a principal factor in President Trumans decision in 1948 to integrate the armed services. Brown left military service in 1945 with the rank of captain. He earned his bachelor's degree from Springfield College in Massachusetts and later earned a Ph.D. from New York University. He has pursued a successful career in higher education ever since. For over 25 years he was a full professor at NYU, and was Founding Director of the University's Institute of Afro-American Affairs. Upon retirement at the end of a 16-year tenure as President of Bronx Community College of The City University of New York (CUNY), Brown created the Center for Urban Education Policy at the CUNY Graduate School and University Center and has served as its Director since 1993.

 

On 25 March 1945, while escorting B-17s enroute to the target area, Roscoe Brown looked and spotted a formation of jets in the distance. He had spotted these aircraft before but never had the chance to engage. Knowing this time would be different, Brown instinctively called for the formation to drop tanks and follow him. As Brown and his flight members jumped into the formation, Brown hammered down on the trigger of his P-51 and got the Me 262 right in the middle. In doing so, Roscoe Brown became the first 15th Air Force fighter pilot to shoot down a Me 262.

[Rich_Henn]

Like all my other signings, these books are guaranteed 9.8 or you don't pay.

I'm a bit limited on the variant covers, but here's what I have unlimited access to.

 

 

STANDARD COVER ISSUE #1

 

Dreaming Eagles #1 s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $175

 

Add Garth Ennis for $20

 

[Rich_Henn]

STANDARD COVER ISSUE #2

 

Dreaming Eagles #2 s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $175

 

Add Garth Ennis for $20

 

[Rich_Henn]

STANDARD COVER ISSUE #3

 

Dreaming Eagles #3 s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $175

 

Add Garth Ennis for $20

 

[Rich_Henn]

Dreaming Eagles #1 Stelfreeze 1/10 variant (currently only three spots available)

 

s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $225

 

Add Garth Ennis for $20

 

[Rich_Henn]

Dreaming Eagles #1 retailer variant (currently only three spots available)

*(I've heard there was a print run of 100 copies on this, but have no real confirmation)

 

s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $275

 

Add Garth Ennis for $20

 

[Rich_Henn]

If you wish to send in your own books to be signed, the cost is $150 for Brown & Stewart, add Ennis for $20 more.

 

All costs include all signature fees, fast track grading, shipping, invoices, etc.

 

DEADLINE TO SEND YOUR BOOKS----

 

They need to be in hand by Monday, March 29th.

The signing is taking place shortly after Easter.

[Harley Troy]

 

Very cool opp Mr. Henn

[seanfingh]

 

#1 regular

[Captain Canuck]

Dreaming Eagles #1 retailer variant (currently only three spots available)

*(I've heard there was a print run of 100 copies on this, but have no real confirmation)

 

s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $275

 

Add Garth Ennis for $20

 

 

add Brown, Stewart and any other airmen that may be available. Not Ennis.

[John91C]

Dreaming Eagles #1 retailer variant (currently only three spots available)

*(I've heard there was a print run of 100 copies on this, but have no real confirmation)

 

s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $275

 

Add Garth Ennis for $20

 

 

x1 with Ennis added

[wamh0416]

Dreaming Eagles #1 retailer variant (currently only three spots available)

*(I've heard there was a print run of 100 copies on this, but have no real confirmation)

 

s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $275

 

No Ennis.

 

[Rich_Henn]

All three spots of the retailer variant are taken----if I get more of these in, I will certainly add them :thumbsup:

[matty_kay]

 

sending my own book s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $150

 

would like to add any additional airmen if they become available.

[Ogami]

Very, very, very, very, very cool signing, Rich.

[A-DONIS]

PMED!

[PeasOfCrap]

Can we get Stan Lee on this?

[Hank Pym]

Dreaming Eagles #1 Stelfreeze 1/10 variant (currently only three spots available)

 

s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $225

 

 

Roscoe Brown and Harry Stewart. Thanks Rich! Cool opp.

[Rich_Henn]

Just secured 10 more copies of the Hoknes variant----and confirmation is 100% accurate per the publisher---there were only 100 copies of this variant printed.

 

 

So I've had the initial three copies spoken for----there are now 10 more available.

 

[MedicAR]

Dreaming Eagles #1 retailer variant (currently only three spots available)

*(I've heard there was a print run of 100 copies on this, but have no real confirmation)

 

s/s Roscoe Brown & Harry Stewart - $275

 

Add Garth Ennis for $20

 

 

 

I only want the actual Airmen, all you can get!