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Lt. (JG) George Bush by Lonnie Ortega

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  • We’re proud to offer a true historical treasure for collectors of aviation art!

    Created and signed in 1995, each Lt. (jg) George Bush print has been personally hand-autographed by the future president’s TBM Avenger aircrew—turret gunner Leo Nadeau, who flew 57 combat missions alongside Lt. Bush, and radioman Joe Reichert.

    These prints were acquired directly from the estate of Leo Nadeau and remain in remarkable condition for their age. The image and signatures are crisp and clean, with only slight yellowing at the paper’s edges—easily hidden once framed.

    This print pairs beautifully with our release Avengers of the Philippines by John Shaw, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of presidential and naval history. With only a small number available, this is a chance that won’t come again.

    Shipping added in checkout // print size: about 15.5" x 19.5" // ships rolled in a tube

  • AUTOGRAPHED EDITION - Resale, in excellent condition!
    Sold-out decades ago, each print is hand-signed in pencil by President Bush's aircrew: gunner Leo Nadeau and radioman Joe Reichert. Includes Navy wings, a Presidential tribute coin, historic photos of Bush, Nadeau and Reichert, and a Valor Studios Certificate of Authenticity. Due to their age, each print bears slight yellowing along the edges, that you can easily frame out. 

  • Enjoy this short interview with Leo Nadeau in which he discusses what it was like flying 57 missions with then Lt. (JG) Bush. Starts at the 12:00 mark. 



$195 USD

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