Commemorating The Doolittle Raid on Tokyo
On 18 April 1942, a small force of sixteen B-25 Mitchell bombers, under the leadership of Lt Col 'Jimmy' Doolittle, set forth on one of the most courageous air raids of WWII...
In response to the unprovoked attack on Pearl Harbor four months earlier their mission was a direct strike at the heart of Imperial Japan. Launching from the heaving deck of the USS Hornet, the heroic crews knew that it was a one way mission. Without enough fuel to return they would have to bail out and rely on the Chinese Resistance to help them return.
The following pieces serve as lasting tributes to this historic anniversary...
MOMENT OF DESTINY
by Robert Taylor
With his B-25 straining against the brakes, Lt Col Doolittle brings his engines up to full power and within seconds he will hurtle off the heaving deck.
Mounted to full conservation standards to include the original autographs of two famous Doolittle Raiders:
Major General 'DAVEY' JONES
Staff Sergeant DAVID THATCHER
THE HORNET'S NEST
by John D. Shaw
One of America’s foremost aviation artists captures Lt Col 'Jimmy' Doolittle conferring with Capt. Marc Mitscher on the deck of the USS Hornet, prior to the daring raid. This stunning print is personally signed by FIVE Doolittle Raiders.
DESTINATION TOKYO
by Anthony Saunders
Published in 2017 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary, it is of great historical importance that prints in this historic edition are personally autographed by veterans who took part in the raid, including Lt Col EDWARD J. SAYLOR
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INTO THE TEETH OF THE WIND
by Robert Taylor
Bound for Tokyo, Lt Col 'Jimmy' Doolittle launches his B-25 from the heaving deck of the USS Hornet on the morning of 18 April, 1942.
The release is signed by up to THIRTEEN Doolittle Raiders and the Commemorative Proofs are issued with the signed, matching-numbered companion print ‘The Day Now Dawns’.
OUT OF THE DRAGONS DEN
by Richard Taylor
Having successfully bombed its target, one of the last B-25 Mitchell's escapes towards mainland China, flying close to targets hit by other Raiders.
All editions are issued with a matching-numbered copy of the pencil print 'USS Hornet' and the pair is personally autographed by FOUR veterans involved in the raid.
THE DOOLITTLE TOKYO RAIDERS
Giclée Studio Proof by Robert Taylor
Created with the technical assistance of General Doolittle himself, this powerful composition depicts the moment that he passes over the USS Hornet for a final check on his compass bearing before heading for Tokyo.
THE DOOLITTLE RAIDERS
Giclée Studio Proof by Robert Taylor
Leaving the target area, the pilots drop lower to hug the landscape and open throttles as they head west for China.
This classic Masterwork on canvas was released especially for the 75th Anniversary and has proved extremely popular!
Inventory of many of these editions is now very low so order directly from our online store or CONTACT US for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.
