Description: A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE F4U CORSAIR AND THE PILOTS WHO FLEW ITBATTLE 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 victoriesColonel JIM SWETT Medal of Honor – 15 ½ victories Colonel BRUCE PORTER – 5 victoriesALSO 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
Price: 235 USD
Location: Ojai, California
End Time: 2024-10-10T07:14:14.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Artist: Nicolas Trudgian
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Signed By: Corsair Aces
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Print Size: 36 x 22 Inches
Also Featuring: USMC
Region of Origin: California, USA
Framing: Unframed
Listed By: Aces High Gallery
Year of Production: 1996
Style: Americana, Illustration Art, Realism, Aviation Art, Military Art
Features: WWII Combat Aviation, Signed, Autographed, Collectible, Medal of Honor
Topic: Solomon Islands
Featuring:: VMF 121
Time Period Produced: 1990-1999
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
Color: Color
Period: Contemporary (1970 - 2020)
Title: Battle for the Islands
Material: Paper, Lithograph
Featured Aircraft: F4U Corsair
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Subject: Aircraft, Military, Sky, World War II (1939-1945), US Navy, USMC, Corsair, Rendova Island, Solomon Islands
Also autographed by:: Bruce Porter
Type: Art Print
Autographed by:: Jim Swett
COA Issued By: The Military Gallery
Theme: Americana, Aviation, History, Militaria, Patriotic, Travel & Transportation, Autographs, Pacific, Combat Aviation
Production Technique: Lithography
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
