Fly U.S. Army Air Force
An extremely rare recruitment poster for the Army Air Force. Printed on 1944, this poster was meant to entice young men to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. While the draft was in strong swing in 1944, there were recruitment efforts to encourage as many soldiers to be a part of the War Effort. This poster was also designed by a famous artist. Stanley Ekman (1913-1998) was an American illustrator and painter. He designed the logo for American Airlines, and was an active illustrator for major magazines including the Saturday Evening Post. He had a realist style of Norman Rockwell, as well as a cartoon inspired style indicative of mid-century advertising. The only other known copy of this poster is in the Library of Congress.
measures 16.75" x 23.25"
Condition- excellent on linen.
An extremely rare recruitment poster for the Army Air Force. Printed on 1944, this poster was meant to entice young men to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. While the draft was in strong swing in 1944, there were recruitment efforts to encourage as many soldiers to be a part of the War Effort. This poster was also designed by a famous artist. Stanley Ekman (1913-1998) was an American illustrator and painter. He designed the logo for American Airlines, and was an active illustrator for major magazines including the Saturday Evening Post. He had a realist style of Norman Rockwell, as well as a cartoon inspired style indicative of mid-century advertising. The only other known copy of this poster is in the Library of Congress.
measures 16.75" x 23.25"
Condition- excellent on linen.
An extremely rare recruitment poster for the Army Air Force. Printed on 1944, this poster was meant to entice young men to enlist in the U.S. Air Force. While the draft was in strong swing in 1944, there were recruitment efforts to encourage as many soldiers to be a part of the War Effort. This poster was also designed by a famous artist. Stanley Ekman (1913-1998) was an American illustrator and painter. He designed the logo for American Airlines, and was an active illustrator for major magazines including the Saturday Evening Post. He had a realist style of Norman Rockwell, as well as a cartoon inspired style indicative of mid-century advertising. The only other known copy of this poster is in the Library of Congress.
measures 16.75" x 23.25"
Condition- excellent on linen.
