Bradford Exchange Hunting Fever Collector Plate – Triumph in the Air – James Dietz – WWII Aviation
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Bradford Exchange Hunting Fever Collector Plate – Triumph in the Air – James Dietz – WWII Aviation
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$25.00
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$25.00
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Crafted of fine hard-fire porcelain by The Bradford Exchange, this limited-edition collector plate features James Dietz's dramatic artwork depicting Hunting Fever, a powerful World War II aviation scene featuring the legendary Lockheed P-38 Lightning in combat. Produced as the third issue in the Triumph in the Air collector plate series, this decorative plate celebrates one of the most recognizable Allied fighter aircraft of World War II.
Bradford Exchange "Hunting Fever"
Celebrate the courage and innovation of Allied military aviation with this limited-edition Bradford Exchange collector plate featuring Hunting Fever, the third issue in the Triumph in the Air series.
Created from original artwork by acclaimed military artist James Dietz, this decorative porcelain plate portrays a Lockheed P-38 Lightning flying a combat mission over rugged mountain terrain. Instantly recognizable by its distinctive twin-boom design, the P-38 served with distinction throughout World War II, performing fighter escort, reconnaissance, interception, and ground attack missions across multiple theaters of war. Dietz's dramatic artwork captures both the speed and power of one of America's most iconic wartime aircraft.
Produced by The Bradford Exchange, this collector plate was manufactured as a limited edition of 95 firing days and bears its original manufacturer backstamp, Bradex number, and individual plate number.
Whether displayed in a military history collection, aviation-themed office, veterans' display, or collector plate cabinet, this piece is an outstanding tribute to the pilots and aircraft that helped secure Allied victory during World War II.
This example bears Plate Number 1226A and Bradex Number 84-B10-147.3, identifying it as the third issue in The Bradford Exchange Triumph in the Air collector plate series.
Historical Background
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was one of the most versatile American fighter aircraft of World War II. Introduced in 1941, its unique twin-engine, twin-boom design provided exceptional speed, long-range capability, and heavy firepower. The aircraft excelled as a fighter, bomber escort, photo reconnaissance platform, and ground attack aircraft.
The P-38 gained fame in both the European and Pacific theaters and was the aircraft flown by many of America's highest-scoring fighter aces. Its combination of range, reliability, and firepower made it one of the most successful combat aircraft of the war.
Features
- The Bradford Exchange
- Original artwork by James Dietz
- Title: Hunting Fever
- Series: Triumph in the Air
- Third Issue
- Limited Edition
- Limited to 95 firing days
- Hard-fire porcelain collector plate
- Approximately 8¼ inches in diameter
- Decorative display plate
- Original manufacturer backstamp
- Bradex Number: 84-B10-147.3
- Individually numbered plate
Condition
Very good vintage condition.
No chips, cracks, or repairs observed during inspection. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the item description.
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