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The Battle of the Coral Sea by Robert Taylor signed by TEN WWII Dauntless Pilots
The Battle of the Coral Sea by Robert Taylor signed by TEN WWII Dauntless Pilots
The Battle of the Coral Sea by Robert Taylor signed by TEN WWII Dauntless Pilots
The Battle of the Coral Sea by Robert Taylor signed by TEN WWII Dauntless Pilots

The Battle of the Coral Sea by Robert Taylor signed by TEN WWII Dauntless Pilots

$ 253.44

  • Also Autographed by: Swede Vejtasa
  • Also Featuring: The Shoho
  • Artist: Robert Taylor
  • Autographed by:: Dick Best
  • COA Issued By: Military Gallery
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
  • Color: Color
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Featured Aircraft: SBD Dauntless
  • Features: WWII Combat Aviation, Signed, Pacific Theatre, Battle of Midway
  • Featuring:: USS Lexington
  • Framing: Unframed
  • Image Orientation: Landscape
  • Listed By: Aces High Gallery
  • Material: Lithograph, Paper
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
  • Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
  • Print Size: 33 x 24 inches
  • Production Technique: Lithography
  • Region of Origin: California, USA
  • Signed: Yes
  • Signed By: SBD Dauntless Pilots
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Style: Americana, Illustration Art, Realism, Aviation Art, Military Art
  • Subject: Aircraft, Military, Ships, World War II (1939-1945), Japan, Pacific, Midway, Dauntless
  • Subject:: Coral Sea
  • Theme: Americana, Art, Aviation, Conflicts & Wars, History, Maritime, Militaria, Patriotic, Naval, Transportation
  • Time Period Produced: 1990-1999
  • Title: The Battle of the Coral Sea
  • Topic: US Navy
  • Type: Print
  • Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
  • Year of Production: 1996

Description

A powerful edition commemorating this historic battle, signed by legendary pilots who flew the SBD Dauntless in the Pacific Theatre THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA By Robert Taylor Commemorating the Battle of the Coral Sea Robert Taylor has chosen to portray the sinking of the Shoho in this dramatic painting. When Commander Weldon Hamilton, leading one of the Lexington’s Dauntless squadrons, spotted the Shoho at 1040 on the morning of May 4th 1942, the Japanese carrier’s fate was sealed. Within minutes she was hit by the full force of the Lexington’s dive bombers and torpedo aircraft, aided by the Yorktown’s attack group. Smothered by a dozen bomb and seven torpedo hits, she was sunk within thirty minutes of the first sighting. THE SIGNATURES The print is individually signed by the artist and TEN SBD Dauntless pilots who flew in the Battle of the Coral Sea: Commander HAROLD L. BUELL Captain BEN PRESTON Commander JOE RILEY Captain ARTHUR J. SCHULTZ Captain ‘Link’ LAWRENCE G. TRAYNOR Lieutenant Commander DICK BEST Captain BILL CHRISTIE Captain ROBERT ELDER Commander HARRY A FREDRICKSON Captain STANLEY “SWEDE” VEJTASA This powerful edition, carrying truly historic autographs, is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire a historic collector's item, perfect for history enthusiasts and autograph hunters alike. ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED - Please ask for details We 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 20 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless specified otherwise. SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, heavy duty shipping tubes. matted & framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect 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 your money back. Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.