Battle for the Solomons Double Remarque by John Shaw – Framed Collectors Piece

Description 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. Through a barrage of anti-aircraft fire from Fleet Carriers Bunker Hill, Essex and Independence, the US Navy Fighters combine their efforts to bring down a Nakajima “Kate” torpedo bomber.Following the Japanese invasion of the British Solomon Islands in early 1942, the Allied Pacific Fleet began a campaign to capture these strategic areas, in particular to neutralize the Japanese threat to Australia and New Zealand. The campaign saw some of the most important Naval Battles in History such as the Battles of the Coral Sea and Midway. The Allies eventually turned their attention to the major Japanese stronghold of Rabaul, launching Operation Cartwheel in early 1943. THE SIGNATURESThe print is individually numbered and personally hand-signed by the artist along with iconic Corsair and Hellcat Aces:Lieutenant LESTER GRAY  USN Hellcats / 5 1/2 victories Colonel JAMES SWETT Medal of Honor – USMC Wildcat and Corsairs / 15 ½ victoriesColonel ROBERT BRUCE PORTER USMC Corsairs & Hellcats / 5 victoriesEnsign DONALD McPHERSON – USN Hellcats / 5 victoriesCaptain PHILIP De GROOT USMC CorsairsThis copy has been further enhanced with a stunning original Double pencil remarque, hand drawn by artist John Shaw and within the matting are the autographs of four more legendary Pacific Aces, including the leader of the Jolly Rogers:Lieutenant Colonel KEN WALSH Medal of Honor – USMC VMF-124 Corsair Ace / 21 victoriesBrigadier General JOSEPH “JOE” FOSS Medal of Honor – USMC Wildcat Ace  / 26 victories  Captain TOM BLACKBURN – Commander of VF-17 “Jolly Rogers” scored a victory on this action   / 11 victoriesBrigadier General ROBERT GALER Medal of Honor – USMC VMF-224 Wildcat Ace / 13 victoriesA completely unique Nine signature Collector’s Piece with stunning original work