"Lightning Over Mindoro"
Signed by WWII Ace Maj. Gen. Joel B. Paris, III
On December 20, 1944, U.S. landings began on Mindoro Island in the
Philippines. While escorting a PBY to the beachhead landing, Capt. Joel
B. Paris, III, leading a flight of 3 P-38 Lightnings, was jumped from above
by 10 Japanese Zero (Zeke 52) fighters. Despite being hit in the cockpit
area by 20mm and .51 cal. shells, Capt. Paris quickly maneuvered onto
the attacking Zero's tail and destroyed him. As the fight continued, Capt.
Paris shot another Zero from the tail of one of his wingmen. He then
destroyed another Zero on the tail of his other wingman. The enemy fled
the battle, and Capt. Paris' flight continued to cover the undamaged PBY.
Capt. Paris served with the 5th Air Force, 49th Fighter Group, 7th Fighter
Squadron. He flew 167 combat missions in the P-40K, P-40N, and the
P-38L. Highly decorated, Capt. Paris was awarded numerous medals
including: the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 clusters,
the Air Medal with 7 clusters, the Purple Heart, the Asiatic-Pacific Medal
with five battle stars, and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 2 battle
stars. Capt. Paris finished the war with 9 confirmed victories and 7
probables. After the war he continued to serve and retired in 1970. He
became the Adjutant General of Georgia in 1971, and retired in 1975 as a
Major General.
On December 20, 1944, U.S. landings began on Mindoro Island in the
Philippines. While escorting a PBY to the beachhead landing, Capt. Joel
B. Paris, III, leading a flight of 3 P-38 Lightnings, was jumped from above
by 10 Japanese Zero (Zeke 52) fighters. Despite being hit in the cockpit
area by 20mm and .51 cal. shells, Capt. Paris quickly maneuvered onto
the attacking Zero's tail and destroyed him. As the fight continued, Capt.
Paris shot another Zero from the tail of one of his wingmen. He then
destroyed another Zero on the tail of his other wingman. The enemy fled
the battle, and Capt. Paris' flight continued to cover the undamaged PBY.
Capt. Paris served with the 5th Air Force, 49th Fighter Group, 7th Fighter
Squadron. He flew 167 combat missions in the P-40K, P-40N, and the
P-38L. Highly decorated, Capt. Paris was awarded numerous medals
including: the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross with 3 clusters,
the Air Medal with 7 clusters, the Purple Heart, the Asiatic-Pacific Medal
with five battle stars, and the Philippine Liberation Medal with 2 battle
stars. Capt. Paris finished the war with 9 confirmed victories and 7
probables. After the war he continued to serve and retired in 1970. He
became the Adjutant General of Georgia in 1971, and retired in 1975 as a
Major General.
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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.
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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550 Limited Edition Prints
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18" x 24" Print Size
550 Limited Edition Prints
50 Artist's Proofs
