{"product_id":"bradford-exchange-hunting-fever-triumph-in-the-air","title":"Bradford Exchange Hunting Fever Collector Plate – Triumph in the Air – James Dietz – WWII Aviation","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"689\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCrafted of fine hard-fire porcelain by \u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eThe Bradford Exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e, this limited-edition collector plate features \u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"352\"\u003eJames Dietz's\u003c\/strong\u003e dramatic artwork depicting \u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eHunting Fever\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful World War II aviation scene featuring the legendary \u003cstrong data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eLockheed P-38 Lightning\u003c\/strong\u003e in combat. Produced as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"532\"\u003ethird issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eTriumph in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e collector plate series, this decorative plate celebrates one of the most recognizable Allied fighter aircraft of World War II.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gb17wx\" data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eBradford Exchange \"Hunting Fever\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eCelebrate the courage and innovation of Allied military aviation with this limited-edition Bradford Exchange collector plate featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eHunting Fever\u003c\/strong\u003e, the third issue in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eTriumph in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eCreated from original artwork by acclaimed military artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eJames Dietz\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eThe Bradford Exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collector plate was manufactured as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003elimited edition of 95 firing days\u003c\/strong\u003e and bears its original manufacturer backstamp, Bradex number, and individual plate number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2122\"\u003eThis example bears \u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003ePlate Number 1226A\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eBradex Number 84-B10-147.3\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003ethird issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eThe Bradford Exchange Triumph in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e collector plate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1wk9puf\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eLockheed P-38 Lightning\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1d7mrtu\" data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cnv60w\" data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2793\"\u003eThe Bradford Exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bm7vru\" data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2827\"\u003eOriginal artwork by James Dietz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q7z33r\" data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eHunting Fever\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o30uhu\" data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003eSeries: \u003cem data-start=\"2863\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003eTriumph in the Air\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1750gnm\" data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eThird Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19wutu0\" data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yl01eh\" data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eLimited to 95 firing days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14qx1zg\" data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2981\"\u003eHard-fire porcelain collector plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mrrfo3\" data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003eApproximately 8¼ inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n5qmcu\" data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eDecorative display plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11eifue\" data-start=\"3047\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eOriginal manufacturer backstamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g7nsk9\" data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003eBradex Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003e84-B10-147.3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5po5p6\" data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003eIndividually numbered plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"hrykuu\" data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003eNo chips, cracks, or repairs observed during inspection. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the item description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"f77q1g\" data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3362\"\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003eWe've extensively researched this collector plate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003eRead the complete \u003cstrong data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Provenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/from-mrs-bones-cupboard\/triumph-in-the-air-wwii-heroes-collector-plate-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003eTriumph in the Air: A Tribute to WWII Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/blogs\/from-mrs-bones-cupboard\/triumph-in-the-air-wwii-heroes-collector-plate-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3569\"\u003eResearch Library No. MBRL-2026-0008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bradford Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43862327820362,"sku":"MB-072726-007","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/HuntingtonFeverFront.png?v=1785196177","url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/products\/bradford-exchange-hunting-fever-triumph-in-the-air","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}