A Record for Russo - Michael T. Russo

L/E of 1250
S/N by the Artist & One Pilot
Overall Print Size: 30" x 24"

Plane Type: A-36A Invader

Russo flew the A-36A Invader, the dive bomber version of the P-51A with the 27th Fighter-Bomber Group, 522nd Fighter-Bomber Squadron. By December 30th 1943, Lt. Russo had already scored 3 victories in the skies over Italy, one of the them being a FW-190 off the coast near Salerno Italy. Now on the 30th, Russo was leading twelve A-36s on a routine bombing sortie near Rome when his formation was jumped by Messerschmitts Me-109‘s. During the ensuing air battle Russo became an Ace by destroying two Me-109s. Russo is the only A-36A pilot to become an Ace. This Lithograph depicts Russo's Fifth Victory.
 Additional Pilot "Ace" Signature:
Ace Michael T. Russo


PLANE JUNKIE - "A Record for Russo" by Roy Grinnell (A-36A Invader)