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A POWERFUL LIMITED EDITION PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY DOOLITTLE RAIDERS INTO THE TEETH OF THE WIND By Robert Taylor Bound for Tokyo, Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle launches his B-25 Mitchell from the heaving deck of the carrier USS Hornet on the morning of 18 April, 1942. In one of his most dramatic paintings Robert Taylor pays tribute to the men that bravely carried out this iconic mission and the prints are autographed by a staggering number of the legendary Doolittle Raiders: Flying their sixteen-bomber force on a long distance one-way mission, the Doolittle Raiders completed the first strike on Imperial Japan since the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor four months earlier. Together, they completed one of the most audacious air raids in aviation history. THE COMMEMORATIVE PROOF two print portfolio In tribute to the men that bravely carried out this iconic mission the print is individually numbered and signed by the artist. This special THIRTEEN signature edition is accompanied by an exclusive pencil companion print 'The Day Now Dawns ’ and the two prints are signed by the following : - The Main Print - Lt. Col. RICHARD E. COLE – Jimmy Doolittle’s Co-Pilot, Crew #1 - Target Tokyo S/Sgt DAVID J.THATCHER – Flight Engineer/Gunner, Crew #7 - Target Tokyo Maj. Gen. DAVID M. JONES – Pilot, Crew #5 - Target Tokyo Major THOMAS C. 'TOM' GRIFFIN – Navigator / Bombardier, Crew #9 -Target Tokyo MSgt. EDWIN W. HORTON Jr – Flight Engineer/Gu nner, Crew #10 - Target Tokyo Lt. Col. FRANK A. KAPPELAR – Navigator, Crew #11 - Target Nagoya 2nd Lt WILLIAM L. BIRCH – Bombardier, Crew #11 - Target Nagoya Mr. TUNG-SHENG LIU – At age 24 he helped rescue a crew who had crash-landed near the Chinese coast, risking his life to lead them through Japanese-occupied areas to safety. After the war he was officially named an honorary Doolittle Raider. - The Companion Print - Col WILLIAM M. BOWER – Pilot, Crew #12 - Target Yokohama Lt. Col. ROBERT L. HITE – Co-Pilot, Crew #16 - Target Nagoya 2nd Lt CHARLES J. OZUK – Navigator, Crew #3 -Target Tokyo MSgt. EDWARD J. SAYLOR – Flight Engineer / Gunner , Crew #15 - Target Kobe L t. Col. CHASE J. NIELSON – Navigator / Bombardier, Crew #6 - Target Tokyo Due to ill health Lt Col Nielson was unable to physically sign the prints, so in order for him to be part of the edition he personally applied a stamp of his signature to every companion print. This historic print is the perfect opportunity for aviation art collectors and autograph hunters alike to acquire a stunning piece carrying authentic autographs of the iconic Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. THIS PIECE CAN ALSO BE SUPPLIED FRAMED & SHIPPED – please contact us for details. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 20 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless clearly specified otherwise. SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, thick shipping tubes and matted and framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. O ur shipping is insured and guaranteed. We will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask . 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 or your money back. Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.