Milk Run - Coming Home

Art work and Photography by Vance V. Lessard ~

Every once in a while I like to share my husband's photography.     But I don't think I've ever shared his art work.     This is a B17-G    The term milk run was used during WWII when the bombers had a mission against an easy target - less risk of being shot down.   This is one of those bombers after the milk run - going home.   The art work is done with Adobe Illustrator then placed over one of my husband's photographs.   He flys a great deal and shoots with the Arizona Aviation Photography Group.   When he's flying back and forth to DC he has his camera out and takes these shots from the aircraft!   A year ago several of his pieces were placed in the National Museum of Naval Aviation.  What an honor.   We just watched Gene Cernan, "last man on the moon" give an interview from the museum.    It's a wonderful place to visit if you ever get the chance. 

This piece is also a tribute to Vance's uncle, Patrick, who died in a B17 over the Atlantic during WWII.

We had a lovely day just creating together and sharing memories.   I hope you enjoyed your day too.
Blessings,