The War in the Pacific

Commemorating some of the fierce battles...

13 April 2021

We're proud to feature these memorable editions in tribute to all who served in the Pacific during WWII...

 

PACIFIC GLORY

by Anthony Saunders

Lt Cmdr Edward ‘Butch’ O’Hare the US Navy’s first Ace and first Naval recipient of the Medal of Honor, engages Japanese Zeros over Wake Island on 10 October 1943, adding two more victories to his tally. Under O’Hare’s experienced guidance his young wingman, Lt Alex Vraciu, claimed his first kill and would become one of the foremost Aces in the US Navy with 19 victories.

Anthony's superb piece has been personally signed by a highly-regarded Wildcat pilot who flew in the Pacific during WWII.. find out who signed it HERE!

-------------------------

HELLCAT FURY

by Robert Taylor

Lt Alex Vraciu leads the F6F Hellcats of VF6 in a devastating assault on the once-thought impregnable Japanese Habor, Truk, reducing it to another mere statistic of the war.

Robert's powerful edition is personally autographed by up to NINE US Navy Hellcat pilots and Aces who flew in the Pacific during WWII.. more info on who signed it HERE

-------------------------

MILNE BAY - THE TURNING POINT

by Robert Taylor

Kittyhawks of 75 & 76 Squadrons RAAF return to No. 1 Strip after strafing enemy positions during the Battle for Milne Bay, August/September, 1942.

 The Battle for Milne Bay in New Guinea was a story of true grit, determination, and valour; it was the moment when the Imperial Japanese Army tasted defeat on land for the first time in nearly three centuries.

Find out more about this print HERE!

-------------------------

HOLDING THE TIDE

by Richard Taylor

Captain Joe Foss leads the F4F Wildcats of VMF-121 back to Henderson Field after a day of desperate fighting against the Japanese, in the skies over the steaming jungles of Guadalcanal, November 1942.

Adding great authenticity, prints are signed by two highly-regarded Wildcat pilots who flew in the Pacific during WWII.. find out which Wildcat pilots signed the print HERE

-------------------------

OKINAWA - TOWARDS THE BITTER END

by Robert Taylor

Flying from USS Bunker Hill, F4U Corsairs from VMF-221 assault Japanese positions defending the island of Okinawa, April 1945. Leading the charge, USMC Pilot Lt Dean Caswell climbs away from the target after delivering a blistering rocket attack on a coastal installation.

This powerful print has been personally signed for posterity by legendary Pilots and Aces who flew Corsairs during the assault on Okinawa, including the Ace depicted in Robert's dramatic piece.

Find out more HERE!

 

CONTACT US FOR FRAMING! 

<< back to news