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Battle for the Islands by Nicolas Trudgian Signed by three USMC Fighter Aces
Battle for the Islands by Nicolas Trudgian Signed by three USMC Fighter Aces
Battle for the Islands by Nicolas Trudgian Signed by three USMC Fighter Aces

Battle for the Islands by Nicolas Trudgian Signed by three USMC Fighter Aces

$ 124.08

  • Also Featuring: USMC
  • Also autographed by:: Bruce Porter
  • Artist: Nicolas Trudgian
  • Autographed by:: Jim Swett
  • COA Issued By: The Military Gallery
  • Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
  • Color: Color
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Featured Aircraft: F4U Corsair
  • Features: WWII Combat Aviation, Signed, Autographed, Collectible, Medal of Honor
  • Featuring:: VMF 121
  • Framing: Unframed
  • Image Orientation: Landscape
  • Listed By: Aces High Gallery
  • Material: Paper, Lithograph
  • Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
  • Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
  • Print Size: 36 x 22 Inches
  • Production Technique: Lithography
  • Region of Origin: California, USA
  • Signed: Yes
  • Signed By: Corsair Aces
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Style: Americana, Illustration Art, Realism, Aviation Art, Military Art
  • Subject: Aircraft, Military, Sky, World War II (1939-1945), US Navy, USMC, Corsair, Rendova Island, Solomon Islands
  • Theme: Americana, Aviation, History, Militaria, Patriotic, Travel & Transportation, Autographs, Pacific, Combat Aviation
  • Time Period Produced: 1990-1999
  • Title: Battle for the Islands
  • Topic: Solomon Islands
  • Type: Art Print
  • Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
  • Year of Production: 1996

Description

A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE F4U CORSAIR AND THE PILOTS WHO FLEW IT BATTLE FOR THE ISLANDS By Nicolas Trudgian Corsairs of VMF 121 provide close air support to the US landings on Rendova, June 30, 1943. Fiercely contested, the invasion force was heavily attacked by Zero fighters and Mitsubishi G4M1 “Betty” bombers, flying from their base at Rabaul. Dog-fighting at tree-top height, F4U Corsairs of VMF 121 rip into a bunch of Betty bombers as they try to make their escape following their attack on shipping. On fire, the Betty in the foreground is doomed, and will shortly become one of 19 Japanese aircraft accounted for by VMF 121. Other Marine fighter units brought the total this day to a staggering 58 enemy aircraft destroyed. THE SIGNATURES The print is signed by Three highly distinguished Marine Corps fighter Aces who flew the Corsair in the Pacific Theater: Colonel ROBERT M. BAKER – 7 victories Colonel JIM SWETT Medal of Honor – 15 ½ victories Colonel BRUCE PORTER – 5 victories 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 25 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. The certificate of authenticity is included