Commemorating The Doolittle Raiders
18th April 1942...
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!
We're proud to feature these lasting tributes to this historic raid:
GENERAL 'JIMMY' DOOLITTLE
Part of the Icons of Flight Series by Robert Taylor
Few aviators have had such an impact on the history of flight – Intrepid Pioneer, Record Breaker, Award Winner, Outstanding Aeronautical Engineer or Celebrated Commander could all describe the legendary figure of General Jimmy Doolittle.
The centrepiece of Robert’s portfolio is a fitting tribute to the man who led the first raid on Tokyo, skilfully depicting Doolittle’s B-25 shortly after launch from the pitching deck of the Hornet.
More information can be found HERE!
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DOOLITTLE - 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 options are available, to include the original autographs of two famous Doolittle Raiders..
Find out more HERE!
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DESTINATION TOKYO
by Anthony Saunders
Published in 2017 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary, it is of great historical importance that prints in this popular edition are personally autographed by veterans who took part in the raid including Lt Col ED SAYLOR.
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THE HORNETS 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.
Find out more about this print HERE!
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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 Raid veterans.
Find out more about this timeless print HERE!
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OUT OF THE DRAGONS DEN
by Richard Taylor
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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.
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GICLÉE STUDIO PROOFS ON CANVAS
Click on an image to find out more about these canvas editions by Robert Taylor
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