RABAUL - FLY FOR YOUR LIFE
by Robert Taylor
For their outstanding contribution to the war in the South Pacific, the 'Black Sheep' were awarded one of only two Presidential Unit Citations accorded to Marine Corps squadrons during the war in the Pacific.
Robert Taylor has brought to life an encounter over Rabaul in late December 1943, paying tribute to one of the US Marine Corps' most famous fighter squadrons, and its outstanding leader. With the Japanese airbase at Rabaul visible in the distance, 'Pappy' Boyington and his fellow pilots of VMF-214 tear into a large formation of Japanese Zekes and a series of deadly dogfights have started, one Zeke already fallen victim to their guns.
The Limited Edition
The Fighter Pilots Edition is signed by TWO of the leading 'Black Sheep' F4U Corsair pilots:
- Major Harry Johnson
- Brigadier General Bruce J. Matheson
The 'Black Sheep' Edition
This Commemorative edition is additionally signed by five legendary 'Black Sheep' pilots who flew Corsairs with VMF-214, and is issued with a matching-numbered pilot signed companion print of Robert Taylor's working drawing 'BLACK SHEEP'.
- Lieutenant Colonel W. Thomas Emrich
- Colonel Edwin A. Harper
- Lieutenant Colonel James J. Hill
- Captain Fred S. Losch
- Lieutenant Colonel Henry M. Bourgeois
The 'Black Sheep' Portfolio
This is a very special Commemorative Portfolio issued with the signatures of no less than FOURTEEN of the famous 'Black Sheep' pilots, including four of the squadron's eight Aces. Released to include an individual ORIGINAL pencil drawing by Robert Taylor, widely acknowledged as the world's premier aviation artist, each pilot signed drawing is double-matted to include yet further signatures, including that of their legendary commander - 'Pappy' Boyington. Each drawing is a unique example of Robert's highlyprized creative skill with the pencil, and will feature the F4U Corsairs of VMF-214.
- Lieutenant Colonel William D. Heier
- Lieutenant Colonel Robert W. McClurg
- Major Edwin L. Olander
- Lieutenant Colonel John F. Bolt
- Captain Glenn Bowers
- Colonel Gregory 'Pappy' Boyington MOH
- Major Marion 'Rusty' March
- Media:
- Lithograph
- Size:
- 36 x 23.5 inches
- Release Date:
- 6/2007
Framing Service available on this item
Interested in having this item framed? Our expert team are on hand to review your bespoke requirements. Simply tick the framing box at the checkout and we’ll contact you to discuss the best framing choices for your piece plus delivery options. For further information about our framing service click here.
Other Works by Robert Taylor
