Gunfight Over Rabaul by Nicolas Trudgian Signed by four USMC Corsair Aces

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A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO THE F4U CORSAIR AND THE PILOTS WHO FLEW ITGUNFIGHT OVER RABAUL By Nicolas Trudgian F4U Corsairs of VMF 214 engage Japanese Zeros in combat high over Rabaul in the Solomon Islands, whilst flying top cover for a B-24 raid on the enemy stronghold below, December 1943. This action packed painting depicts an attack on Rabaul during the fall of 1943. B-24 Liberators of the Army Air Force pound the harbor and docks below whilst the Marines Corps pilots of VMF 214 – the famous Black Sheep Squadron – provide top cover in their F4U Corsairs. A fierce dog-fight has developed between the F4U pilots and Japanese Zeros. One Zero, already smoking, begins to roll out of control, while the two F4U pilots turn their attentions on to a second. Below further dog-fights are in progress, the air filled with aerial combat.THE SIGNATURES The print is signed by the artist and FOUR Marine Corps F4U Corsair Aces who flew in combat in the Pacific.Lieutenant Colonel JOHN R. BOLT – 12 victoriesLieutenant Colonel A. ROGER CONANT – 6 victoriesColonel ARCHIE G. DONAHUE – 14 victoriesLieutenant Colonel KENNETH A. WALSH – 21 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 20 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.

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

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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

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Beach Head Strike Force by Robert Taylor Signed by WWII Corsair Aces

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One of the most iconic Corsair paintings ever createdBEACH HEAD STRIKE FORCE By Robert Taylor Two F4U Corsairs begin a low-level strafing run during the Allied landings in the Marshall Islands in 1944. Below an AM6 Zero lies decaying on the beach, a victim of an earlier aerial contest. Published in 1991 this historically important edition is signed by five iconic Aces who flew the F4U Corsair in the Pacific Theater. In fact, these top-scoring pilots were among the most revered fighter Aces from any air corps or air force from any theater of World War II, scoring a total of 73 ½ victories between them. This and one of the most iconic F4U paintings ever completed. THE SIGNATURES This print has been personally signed by the artist Robert Taylor along with five USMC and USN Corsair Aces: Colonel PHILLIP DELONG – 13 victories Major HAROLD SEGAL – 12 victories Colonel JIM SWETT MEDAL OF HONOR – 15 ½ victories Lieutenant KENNETH WALSH MEDAL OF HONOR – 21 victories Rear Admiral ROGER HEDRICK – 12 victories This outstanding image is one of the most iconic Corsair paintings ever completed. THIS PIECE CAN ALSO BE SUPPLIED FRAMED & SHIPPED– please contact us 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 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.

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Battle for the Solomons by John Shaw Limited Edition signed by 2 Pacific Aces

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BATTLE FOR THE SOLOMONS. From the studio of world renowned artist John Shaw a tribute to the stalwart pilots of the Pacific Theater. by John D Shaw. As their Carrier USS Bunker Hill powers into the face of the enemy, US Navy Hellcats of VF-9 and Corsairs of VF-17 “Jolly Rogers”, launch a blistering response to a huge Japanese air assault on the US Carrier Group, during the Allied campaign against Rabaul, 11th November 1943.

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