Scramble for the Marianas by Nicolas Trudgian signed by US Navy Hellcat Aces

Description: SCRAMBLE FOR THE MARIANAS by Nicolas Trudgian A stunning limited edition print featuring the F6F Hellcat On June 19, 1944 American Navy pilots ripped into wave after wave of enemy aircraft. As each new onslaught arrived there were more fighters there to meet them. Other squadrons joined in the melee and the radio circuits crackled with shouts and cries of encouragement. "Hell this is like an old time turkey shoot!" yelled one pilot - and thus the battle became known as the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot'. By the late afternoon two Japanese carriers had been sunk by submarines, and an incredible 373 enemy planes shot down. The U.S. Navy pilots had won an historic victory. This powerful image features the F6F Hellcat of Lt. Alex Vraciu of Fighting Squadron VF-16 hurtling off the deck of the U.S.S. Lexington. With 12 victories already to his credit, Vraciu would add a further 6 to his tally in the space of just 8 minutes on that momentous day and would go on to become one of the US Navy’s foremost Aces. THE SIGNATURES The print is personally autographed by the artist Nicolas Trudgian, along with four iconic U.S. Navy Aces who flew the F6F in combat in the Pacific. Commander ALEX VRACUI - 19 victories Captain RICHARD 'Zeke' CORMIER - 8 victories Commander HAMILTON 'Mac' McWHORTER - 12 victories Captain ARMISTEAD 'Chick' SMITH - 11 victories Released in 1994 this edition has been sold out for some years but we have recently unearthed some copies in our warehouse, so this is a great opportunity to acquire this secondary market print, particularly as it features such legendary original autographs. Overall print size: 36 x 24 inchesALSO 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 20 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: 275 USD

Location: Ojai, California

End Time: 2024-01-09T21:02:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD