Army Air Force Mustang Ace
Donald Bryan
Artwork and Research by;
Sir Ernie Hamilton Boyette
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Size 12x18"
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Donald with "Little One III"
Captain Donald S. Bryan
By Sir Ernie Hamilton Boyette
Donald Bryan was born in Hollister, California on August 15, 1921.
Like many other young men of that time Donald was drawn to flying. He earned a civil pilots license and wanted to continue flying but with the cost involved, he knew that the military would be his best option. Donald joined the Air Corp on January 6,1942.
He graduated from flying school at Luke Field, Arizona in the class of 42G. He was then sent to the 79th Pursuit Squadron at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and was checked out in the P-40.
In March of 1943 he was sent to Mitchell Field, New York and was checked out in the P-47 and assigned to the 328th Fighter Squadron 352nd Fighter Group.
In July 1943 the group was deployed to England and stationed in Botney.
This is my painting of the profile of the Ar-234 jet bomber.
Donald was credited with 13.300 aerial victories with five in one mission becoming an ace in a day. He retired from the Air Force in November 1964. His received the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Medal with 14 Oak Leaf Clusters.
Donald Bryan and Artist Ernie Boyette
328th Fighter Group
Donald, ready for action!!
Donald in the Cockpit of his P-47. Bryan is watching his ground crewmen paint on his fourth German flag.
Blue Nose Mustangs on the flight line.
Below is actual gun camera footage of Donald in action!!!
Close up of a Fw-190.
Glad I wasn't on this train!
Chasing after two 109's.
An unfortunate Bf 109.
Setting a train on fire.
Donald is chasing the Ar. 234 which is banking hard right.
Closing in for the kill.
Here the Ar 234 is going down in flames!
Donald at his home in Adel, Georgia.
All research, writings and artwork are by Sir Ernie Hamilton Boyette.
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Sir. Ernie Hamilton Boyette
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Posted 2-10-07