"Fighter Two - Guadalcanal"
This painting depicts P-38's of the 339th Fighter Squadron landing
on 'Fighter Two' airstrip on Guadalcanal. In the foreground is the
group leader John Mitchell in aircraft number 110. From this
airstrip, the 339th flew one of the longest missions over water in
World War Two when they successfully navigated to and
intercepted a flight of Japanese planes enroute to Bougainville.
Their mission was to shoot
down one Japanese aircraft that was carrying Admiral Isoruko
Yamamoto, the man who orchestrated the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Through careful planning, skillfull flying, and exceptional
navigation, they intercepted the Japanese fighters and bombers at
exactly the right place and time and shot down several aircraft,
including Admiral Yamamoto's plane, a Mitsubishi G4M1 "Betty". It
was later discovered that the Admiral was shot through the chest
by a single fifty caliber round, killing him instantly. Just months
before, Yamamoto had predicted his own death. The loss was a
severe blow to the morale of Japan's military forces.
on 'Fighter Two' airstrip on Guadalcanal. In the foreground is the
group leader John Mitchell in aircraft number 110. From this
airstrip, the 339th flew one of the longest missions over water in
World War Two when they successfully navigated to and
intercepted a flight of Japanese planes enroute to Bougainville.
Their mission was to shoot
down one Japanese aircraft that was carrying Admiral Isoruko
Yamamoto, the man who orchestrated the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Through careful planning, skillfull flying, and exceptional
navigation, they intercepted the Japanese fighters and bombers at
exactly the right place and time and shot down several aircraft,
including Admiral Yamamoto's plane, a Mitsubishi G4M1 "Betty". It
was later discovered that the Admiral was shot through the chest
by a single fifty caliber round, killing him instantly. Just months
before, Yamamoto had predicted his own death. The loss was a
severe blow to the morale of Japan's military forces.
L/E of 850 prints
32 x 23 inches
Signed by: Col. John Mitchell, Col. Rex Barber, Maj. George
Chandler, Lt. Col. Bill Harris and the artist.
$135.00 Remarque: add $75.00
32 x 23 inches
Signed by: Col. John Mitchell, Col. Rex Barber, Maj. George
Chandler, Lt. Col. Bill Harris and the artist.
$135.00 Remarque: add $75.00
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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All images are copyrighted by the individual artist and may not be
reproduced without their consent.
reproduced without their consent.
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