December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1111:
WORLD WAR II B-29 AIRCRAFT SKIN "DAUNTLESS DOTTY" PAINTED BY AIRCRAFT NOSE ARTIST GARY VELASCO.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
This piece of B-29 aircraft skin was taken from the New England Air Museum's (NEAM) restored B-29 "JACK'S HACK" which was also painted by Gary Velasco in 2002. The panel was painted in 2004 and after its completion it was signed by Memphis Bell pilot Colonel Robert Morgan who was also on his second tour of duty in the Pacific Theater. Although he is most known for commanding the Memphis Belle in the European Theater of Operations, Morgan piloted "DAUNTLESS DOTTY" and led the first fire bombing mission over Tokyo. B-29 S/N 42-24592 "DAUNTLESS DOTTY" was assigned to the 73rd Bomb Wing, 497th Bomb Group, 869th Bomb Squadron. Col. Robert Morgan passed away on May 15th, 2004, only two weeks after signing this panel. Gary Velasco is a noted warbird artist and has painted nose art on many historic aircraft. The panel is attractive and measures approximately 70" x 32". Ready to hang in an aviation collection or museum. CONDITION: Very good.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Item Dimensions: 70" x 32"