#sheffieldflypast

[davidfieldsculptor]

The frame is painted and the B17 Airmen Tribute plaque is finished. Inspired by the story of the sacrifice of the crew of Mi Amigo in Sheffield and the 400+ Allied Airmen who died on 22nd of February 1944. #miamigo #ww2 #b17 #flyingfortress #sheffieldflypast #bigweek #tribute #usairforce #305thbombergroup #305thheavybombergroup #305th #inmemory #sacrifice #military #airforce #allies #rememberthe10 #rememberthefallen https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv07FEnFw9d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uzkg4hhivpvq

[davidfieldsculptor]

Detailing the parachutes on this B-17 Aircrew tribute plaque. I was inspired to make this after hearing the moving story of Tony Foulds and the sacrifice of the Airmen of the US bomber Mi Amigo which crashed in a Sheffield park on Feb 22nd 1944 after avoiding houses and a group of children playing football. The bomber was on its way home from a mission. Over 400 Allied Airmen died on that day. This plaque is a personal tribute to all of those men and the figures on it do not represent particular individuals. Water clay on wooden board. #sheffieldflypast #MiAmigo #b17flyingfortress #rememberthe10 https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJUpCWlk_3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16oxz38hzod4d