Into the Teeth of the Wind by Robert Taylor signed by Five Doolittle Raiders

Description: A LIMITED EDITION BY ONE OF THE WORLD’S FOREMOST AVIATION ARTISTS PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY DOOLITTLE RAIDERSINTO THE TEETH OF THE WIND By Robert TaylorBound 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 SIGNATURES In tribute to the men that bravely carried out this iconic mission the prints are individually numbered and signed by the artist, along with five of the legendary Doolittle Raiders:Lieutenant Colonel RICHARD COLE – Jimmy Doolittle’s Co-Pilot, Crew #1 - Target Tokyo Staff Sergeant DAVID THATCHER – Flight Engineer/Gunner, Crew #7 - Target Tokyo Major General DAVID JONES – Pilot, Crew #5 - Target Tokyo Major THOMAS GRIFFIN – Navigator, Crew #9 -Target Tokyo Master Sergeant EDWIN HORTON Jr – Flight Engineer/Gunner, Crew #10 - Target Tokyo 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. Our 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.

Price: 320 USD

Location: Ojai, California

End Time: 2024-02-26T08:42:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD