Sculptor:

Duhme, H. Richard Jr. 1914-  Search this

Founder:

Bedi-Makky Art Foundry  Search this

Medium:

Statue: bronze; Base: concrete

Type:

Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture

Sculptures

Owner/Location:

United States Air Force Museum Wright Patterson Air Force Base United States Air Force Museum Memorial Park Wright Patterson Air Force Base Ohio 45433

Date:

1980. Dedicated Sept. 13, 1980

Notes:

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Ohio survey, 1994.

Summary:

Two World War II soldiers, one a pilot and the other a member of the support personnel, stand side by side. The pilot, wearing a flight helmet with goggles raised on top, adjusts a flight jacket. The other figure, dressed in military jacket, pants, and a cap, stands at the pilot's proper left side and places his proper left hand on the pilot's proper left shoulder while holding a pair of gloves in his lowered proper right hand. The statue is placed atop a slightly tapered base.

Topic:

History--United States--World War II  Search this

Figure group--Male  Search this

Occupation--Military--Pilot  Search this

Occupation--Military--Soldier  Search this

Dress--Uniform--Military Uniform  Search this

Dress--Accessory--Eye wear  Search this

Emblem--Military Insignia  Search this

Control number:

IAS OH000469

Data Source:

Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_ari_329838