John Shaw The Hornet's Nest Jimmy Doolittle signed by 5 Doolittle Raiders

  
A STUNNING LIMITED EDITION BY ONE OF THE WORLDS FOREMOST AVIATION ARTISTS PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY DOOLITTLE RAIDERS. James Doolittle confers with Capt. Marc 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.

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Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved. The item "John Shaw The Hornet's Nest Jimmy Doolittle signed by 5 Doolittle 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.

1. Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
2. Artist: John Shaw
3. Style: Aviation Art
4. Listed By: Aces High Gallery
5. Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
6. Medium: Lithograph
7. Date of Creation: 2007
8. Features: Autographed
9. Original/Reproduction: Artwork Reproduction
10. Width (Inches): 35
11. Color: Color
12. Subject: The Doolittle Raid
13. Signed: Veteran and Artist signed
14. Certificate of Authenticity: Included
15. Topic:: Jimmy Doolittle
16. Autographed by:: Doolittle Raiders
17. Featuring:: B-25
18. Also Featuring:: The USS Hornet
19. Autographs include:: Dick Cole
20. Autographs also include: Tom Griffin
21. Originality: Limited Edition Print
22. Height (Inches): 27
23. Print Surface: Paper