{"product_id":"bradford-exchange-one-heck-of-a-deflection-shot-triumph-in-the-air","title":"Bradford Exchange One Heck of a Deflection Shot! Collector Plate – Triumph in the Air – Heinz Krebs – WWII Aviation","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"751\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted of fine hard-fire porcelain by The Bradford Exchange, this limited-edition collector plate features Heinz Krebs' dramatic artwork depicting One Heck of a Deflection Shot!, an intense World War II aerial combat scene celebrating the courage and skill of Allied fighter pilots. Produced as the second issue in the Triumph in the Air collector plate series, this decorative plate honors the bravery of the airmen who fought for Allied victory during World War II.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003e Bradford Exchange \"One Heck of a Deflection Shot!\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eCelebrate the heroism of World War II military aviation with this limited-edition Bradford Exchange collector plate featuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eOne Heck of a Deflection Shot!\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second issue in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eTriumph in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eCreated from original artwork by acclaimed aviation artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eHeinz Krebs\u003c\/strong\u003e, this decorative porcelain plate portrays an American fighter pilot executing a precise deflection shot during a dramatic aerial engagement over a coastal battlefield. Krebs' detailed artwork captures both the speed and danger of aerial combat while honoring the remarkable skill required of Allied fighter pilots during the Second World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eThe Bradford Exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e, this collector plate was manufactured as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1563\"\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=\"1656\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eWhether displayed in a military history collection, aviation-themed office, veterans' display, or collector plate cabinet, this piece is an outstanding tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the Allied airmen who served during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003eThis example bears \u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003ePlate Number 1500A\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eBradex Number 84-B10-147.2\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003esecond issue\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eThe Bradford Exchange Triumph in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e collector plate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"4215\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xemshg\" data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2130\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003eDuring World War II, Allied fighter pilots frequently relied upon the difficult technique known as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2250\"\u003edeflection shot\u003c\/strong\u003e, firing ahead of a moving enemy aircraft to account for its speed and direction rather than aiming directly at the target. Success required exceptional training, split-second judgment, and remarkable flying skill, making accurate deflection shooting one of the defining abilities of accomplished fighter pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eThe artwork \u003cstrong data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2610\"\u003eOne Heck of a Deflection Shot!\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to these highly skilled aviators by depicting the intensity of aerial combat over the Pacific Theater. Rather than portraying a specific historical battle, the scene celebrates the countless missions flown by Allied fighter squadrons as they protected bombers, engaged enemy aircraft, and secured control of the skies during one of history's most significant conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003e Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cnv60w\" data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3030\"\u003eThe Bradford Exchange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fxa9qp\" data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003eOriginal artwork by Heinz Krebs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1juixez\" data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eOne Heck of a Deflection Shot!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o30uhu\" data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eSeries: \u003cem data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eTriumph in the Air\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7rd1i9\" data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003eSecond Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19wutu0\" data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h5ydqx\" data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003eLimited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e95 firing days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14qx1zg\" data-start=\"3203\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003eHard-fire porcelain collector plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mrrfo3\" data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eApproximately 8¼ inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n5qmcu\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3305\"\u003eDecorative display plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11eifue\" data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3339\"\u003eOriginal manufacturer backstamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g7ntco\" data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003eBradex Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003e84-B10-147.2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5po5p6\" data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eIndividually numbered plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3418\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3588\"\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\u003chr data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1shf3ef\" data-start=\"3590\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003eMrs. Bones Research Library\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003eWe've extensively researched the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003eTriumph in the Air\u003c\/strong\u003e collector plate series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3757\"\u003eRead the complete \u003cstrong data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3751\"\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Provenance Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3807\"\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=\"3759\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003eTriumph in the Air: A Tribute to WWII Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3848\"\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=\"3809\" data-end=\"3848\"\u003eResearch Library No. MBRL-2026-0008\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"4215\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bradford Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43862271852618,"sku":"MB-072726-006","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6942\/8042\/files\/OneHeckofaDeflectionShotFront.png?v=1785194647","url":"https:\/\/mrsbonescuriocupboard.com\/products\/bradford-exchange-one-heck-of-a-deflection-shot-triumph-in-the-air","provider":"Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}