P-40E Warhawk of the 49th Fighter Group April 1942.
WWII ACE-SIGNED PRINT Signed & Numbered on archival Fine
Art Paper. This Limited Edition of 350 prints is signed by the Artist
and the 4th highest scoring ace in the 49th Fighter Group,
Colonel James "Duckbutt" Watkin
WWII ACE-SIGNED PRINT Signed & Numbered on archival Fine
Art Paper. This Limited Edition of 350 prints is signed by the Artist
and the 4th highest scoring ace in the 49th Fighter Group,
Colonel James "Duckbutt" Watkin
"One Off At Darwin"
This print heralds the exploits of Capt. Andrew J. Reynolds (10 victories)
9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force. Col. James
Watkins, Reynolds squadron mate and 4th highest scoring ace in the
49th has counter-signed a special edition of only 350 of these prints.
Both Reynolds and Watkins flew in defense of the port of Darwin,
Australia in 1942. They were based there as a response to Japanese
bombings on the port from the enemy's newly won bases in Rabaul. The
Japanese were virtually unopposed in their pre-invasion raids of
Australia except for the interference by the stalwart men of the 49th. The
49th F.G., which would foster such aces as Dick Bong (40 kills), George
Preddy (26.83 kills), and Gerald Johnson (24 kills), had the distinction of
being the first American fighter group to reach a combat zone since the
start of hostilities on 7 December, 1941. They wasted little time in
bringing American tactics to bear against an experienced and
determined enemy. Reynolds & Watkins exemplified the fighting courage
and 'espirit de corps' of those Americans who held the line against the
early Japanese victories in the South-West Pacific.
9th Fighter Squadron, 49th Fighter Group, 5th Air Force. Col. James
Watkins, Reynolds squadron mate and 4th highest scoring ace in the
49th has counter-signed a special edition of only 350 of these prints.
Both Reynolds and Watkins flew in defense of the port of Darwin,
Australia in 1942. They were based there as a response to Japanese
bombings on the port from the enemy's newly won bases in Rabaul. The
Japanese were virtually unopposed in their pre-invasion raids of
Australia except for the interference by the stalwart men of the 49th. The
49th F.G., which would foster such aces as Dick Bong (40 kills), George
Preddy (26.83 kills), and Gerald Johnson (24 kills), had the distinction of
being the first American fighter group to reach a combat zone since the
start of hostilities on 7 December, 1941. They wasted little time in
bringing American tactics to bear against an experienced and
determined enemy. Reynolds & Watkins exemplified the fighting courage
and 'espirit de corps' of those Americans who held the line against the
early Japanese victories in the South-West Pacific.
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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| Overall size approx. 23" x 27.75" |