Boise WWII Aviator Sculpture

As a finalist for the Boise WWII Aviator Memorial I flew out early this week to review the site and materials. The site is in front of the Boise International Airport across from The pulaski figure of mine who pays tribute to the Wildland Firefighters. This cast was created and dedicated at the airport in 2003. It was a nice feeling to visit a site where one of your pieces already stands.
Along with the site visit Boise Public Arts exec. Karen Bubb took me over to the Warhawk Aviator Museum.
http://www.warhawkairmuseum.org/
Where I was able to study the uniforms of the aviators and also spend a few hours with Chet Bowers who shared some of his experiences as a co-pilot in the war.
Pics:1) A shot of the site with the Pulaski figure
2) Group of Aviators
3) Does that pilot look familiar??
4) C.A. Bowers tag and jumpsuit
5) Mr. Chet Bowers in the flesh! (holding up a survivor vest)