US EditionMinnesota Painter Tells the Stories of Combat Airmen in Art
- Noel L. Dunn, an 87-year-old artist, is known for his paintings featuring warbirds, especially P-51 Mustangs from World War II and later conflicts, with a total of 100 individual artworks created.
- Dunn obtained the autographs of pilots for each painting, allowing their personal stories to be shared, including notable figures such as former President George H.W. Bush.
- The premiere of the documentary 'Signed & Served: Warbird Art on Display' took place on October 16, 2025, at the Fagen Fighters World War II Museum where Dunn's collection is displayed.
- Dunn expressed that the museum is a tribute to the airmen, stating it means a lot to him to showcase the artworks in a place dedicated to preserving their history.
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Minnesota painter tells the stories of combat airmen in art
GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Minnesota artist Noel L. Dunn is celebrated for his watercolor and oil paintings of outdoor scenes, which often depict hunting and fishing, as well as for works ranging from portraits of dogs to butterflies and garden landscapes. St. Paul born and raised, and now living in Maplewood, the 87-year-old artist has also pursued a passion for a subject unlike any of his other works. Ever since he began clipping out newspaper ima…
Artist’s quest lands at Fagen Fighters Museum to tell stories of combat airmen
GRANITE FALLS — Minnesota artist Noel L. Dunn is celebrated for his watercolor and oil paintings of outdoor scenes, which often depict hunting and fishing, as well as for works ranging from portraits of dogs to butterflies and garden landscapes. St. Paul born and raised, and now living in Maplewood, the 87-year-old artist has also pursued a passion for a subject unlike any of his other works. Ever since he began clipping out newspaper images of …
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