"Duel Over New Georgia"
Signed by WWII Ace Col. Herbert H. Long
While serving his last combat tour at Guadalcanal, Capt. Herbert H. "Trigger"
Long was assigned to VMF-122 squadron. On 7 July 1943, during a fighter sweep,
he encountered a formation of Japanese Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" bombers over
New Georgia Island in the Solomons. Capt. Long picked a Betty out of the
formation and began firing. The Betty's tailgunner fired back at Capt. Long's
F4U-1 Corsair. "Trigger" quickly maneuvered into position behind the bomber
and neutralized the tailgunner. He then concentrated his attack on the bomber's
right engine, pounding away at it with .50 caliber machine gun fire.
The Japanese pilot broke formation and began a deadly game of "hide and seek",
darting in and out of the couds trying to lose Capt. Long on his tail. As he gave
chase through the clouds, Capt. Long spotted the Betty just as it ditched in the
island's shallow waters. Capt. Long circled again to confirm his 4th victory.
While serving on Guadalcanal with VMF-121 and VMF-122, Capt. Long was
credited with 6 kills. Later with Air Group 84 and VMF-451 aboard the U.S.S.
Bunker Hill, he added 4 more kills to his record. Major Long was also credited
with 3 direct hits with 5" HVAR rockets on the Japanese Aircraft Carrier Ryuho at
the Japanese Naval Base at Kure. Col. Long flew 143 missions in Wildcat and
Corsair aircraft. He finished the war with 10 victories. After the war he continued
to serve, including duty in Vietnam. In 1968, Herbert H. Long retired from the
United States Marine Corps as a Colonel.
While serving his last combat tour at Guadalcanal, Capt. Herbert H. "Trigger"
Long was assigned to VMF-122 squadron. On 7 July 1943, during a fighter sweep,
he encountered a formation of Japanese Mitsubishi G4M "Betty" bombers over
New Georgia Island in the Solomons. Capt. Long picked a Betty out of the
formation and began firing. The Betty's tailgunner fired back at Capt. Long's
F4U-1 Corsair. "Trigger" quickly maneuvered into position behind the bomber
and neutralized the tailgunner. He then concentrated his attack on the bomber's
right engine, pounding away at it with .50 caliber machine gun fire.
The Japanese pilot broke formation and began a deadly game of "hide and seek",
darting in and out of the couds trying to lose Capt. Long on his tail. As he gave
chase through the clouds, Capt. Long spotted the Betty just as it ditched in the
island's shallow waters. Capt. Long circled again to confirm his 4th victory.
While serving on Guadalcanal with VMF-121 and VMF-122, Capt. Long was
credited with 6 kills. Later with Air Group 84 and VMF-451 aboard the U.S.S.
Bunker Hill, he added 4 more kills to his record. Major Long was also credited
with 3 direct hits with 5" HVAR rockets on the Japanese Aircraft Carrier Ryuho at
the Japanese Naval Base at Kure. Col. Long flew 143 missions in Wildcat and
Corsair aircraft. He finished the war with 10 victories. After the war he continued
to serve, including duty in Vietnam. In 1968, Herbert H. Long retired from the
United States Marine Corps as a Colonel.
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Limited Edition Print
$100.00
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Artist Proof
$130.00
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Limited Edition Print
$100.00
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Artist Proof
$130.00
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Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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15" x 22" Image Size
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500 Limited Edition
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50 Artist"s Proofs
WWII Ace Col. Herbert H. Long
with Aviation Artist Marc
Stewart (left)
with Aviation Artist Marc
Stewart (left)
