Valor in the Pacific by Robert Taylor signed by B-29 & B-17 crew

Description: An outstanding two print set paying tribute to the Bomber crews who flew the long and arduous Pacific missionsVALOR IN THE PACIFIC By Robert Taylor B-29s of the 499th Bomb Group, 73rd Wing of the 20th Air Force return to base after a long range bombing mission during the final stages of the War in the Pacific. After a daylight raid on Tokyo, and showing all the telltale signs of combat over the target, the Wing of the world’s largest and fastest ever piston-engined bombers make their long over-water journey home, still many hours away at Saipan Island. At the extremity of their range, “little friends,” very-long-range P-51 Mustang escort fighters, peel off and head for home – leaving the mighty bombers to fend for themselves.This stunning print signed by FOUR highly decorated B-29 pilots and is issued with a matching numbered companion print 'Fortress Under Attack'. Each companion print is signed by Two Medal of Honor recipients:THE SIGNATURESThe main print of Valor in the Pacific is personally autographed by FOUR highly decorated B-29 pilots who few in the Pacific including one of the most famous Bomber Pilots of WWII - Bob Morgan. Colonel ROBERT MORGAN - the pilot of the legendary B-17 Memphis Belle, he later volunteered to fly B-29s in the Pacific Lieutenant CHESTER MARSHALLBrigadier General HENRY HUGLINColonel RAY BRASHEARTHE COMPANION PRINT - FORTRESS UNDER ATTACK 22nd Bomb Group B-17s come under attack from Mitsubishi Zero Fighters over Rabaul, November 1942. Jay Zeamer’s crew was credited with 3 air victories on that mission.Each copy of the companion print is personally signed by two Medal of Honor recipients who flew B-29s and B-17s in the Pacific:Master Sergeant RED ERWIN Medal of HonorLieutenant Colonel JAY ZEAMER Medal of HonorThe B-29 isn't often depicted by aviation artists and this stunning collection is a 'must have' for enthusiasts of WWII subjects.ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please ask for detailsWe will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask.BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 25 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Larger prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes with smaller prints 'flat packed' in custom made packaging. Matted & framed pieces are packed in our custom made shipping boxes and our shipping is insured and guaranteed. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't ask our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement, store credit or refund.Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.

Price: 320 USD

Location: Ojai, California

End Time: 2024-02-21T00:40:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD