A STUNNING LIMITED EDITION BY ONE OF THE WORLDS FOREMOST AVIATION ARTISTS PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY DOOLITTLE RAIDERS. THE HORNET’S NEST. Doolittle confers with Capt. Mitscher on the bomber-laden deck of the U. Hornet as the fateful day that would become etched in history approaches. On the stormy morning of 18 April 1942, Doolittle would lead a force of sixteen specially modified B-25 bombers each with a crew of five men – off the heaving deck of the Hornet to strike military targets in the heart of Japan, giving America and its allies an important and badly needed morale boost in the wake of the destruction at Pearl Harbor. The plan was to hit their targets and then head for China to land their B-25s at predetermined airfields, as landing a medium bomber onto the Hornet would be impossible. However, after being discovered, the aircraft were forced to launch earlier than planned, meaning they would not have enough fuel to complete the return journey. Most crews bailed out, a few made water landings, and one crew diverted to land in Vladivostok, Russia, where they were interned by their Soviet allies. Eight men were captured and tortured by the Japanese, who executed three following a mock trial; Four of the POWs survived to return home. The thrilling story of Doolittles Tokyo Raiders is one most legendary and courageous missions of World War II. The print has been individually numbered and personally signed by the artist along with five veterans who flew on this iconic mission. Jimmy Doolittles Co-Pilot, Crew #1 – Target Tokyo. Pilot, Crew #5 – Target Tokyo. Flight Engineer/Gunner, Crew #7 – Target Tokyo. Flight Engineer/Gunner, Crew #10 – Target Tokyo. Navigator / Bombardier, Crew #9 -Target Tokyo. John Shaws work is among the most collectible in the field of aviation art and this stunning print has now become very sought after. As all of the legendary Doolittle Raiders have now passed into history it is a great acquisition for aviation art collectors and autograph hunters alike. Our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless clearly specified otherwise. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don’t expect our customers to deal with it. The item “THE HORNET’S NEST by John D. Shaw autographed by Doolittle Tokyo Raiders” is in sale since Monday, May 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “aceshighgallery” and is located in Ojai, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Artist: John Shaw
- Style: Aviation Art
- Listed By: Aces High Gallery
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Medium: Lithograph
- Date of Creation: 2007
- Original/Reproduction: Artwork Reproduction
- Signed: Veteran and Artist signed
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included
- Topic:: ‘Jimmy’ Doolittle
- Features: Autographed
- Autographed by:: Doolittle Tokyo Raiders
- Featuring:: B-25
- Width (Inches): 35
- Color: Color
- Subject: Doolittle Raiders
- Also Featuring:: The USS Hornet
- Originality: Limited Edition Print
- Height (Inches): 27
- Print Surface: Paper
