Description

An outstanding two print set paying tribute to the Bomber crews who flew the long and arduous Pacific missions VALOR 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. Each print is issued with a matching numbered companion print 'Fortress Under Attack' THE SIGNATURES The 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 MARSHALL Brigadier General HENRY HUGLIN Colonel RAY BRASHEAR THE COMPANION PRINT - FORTRESS UNDER ATTACK 22nd Bomb Group B-17s under attack by 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 Honor Lieutenant Colonel JAY ZEAMER Medal of Honor The B-29 isn't often depicted in aviation art and this is a stunning collector's item! Please note: The prints in my store are hand-signed by the veterans involved in the painting so the signatures are original autographs and not reproductions. The certificate of authenticity is included. CONDITION: My items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, any issues are clearly detailed in the description. SHIPPING: As a former aviation art retailer I have shipped countless prints over the years. My prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in heavy duty tubes, and the shipping is insured and guaranteed. If you are interested in more than one item I will always do my best to combine the shipping to save costs – please just ask.