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America Strikes Back by Robert Taylor.
The very first air combat fought by American pilots following the surprise
attack upon Pearl Harbor. In less than one hour America struck back in a war
that was to end in total victory. As the assault mounted on the Pacific Fleet in
Pearl Harbor, simultaneously the air base at Wheeler Field came under heavy
attack. Two young USAAF pilots, Kenneth Taylor and George Walsh, quickly got
their P-40 Tomahawks airborne. Winging southwards towards Ewa Field they ripped
into a dozen or more enemy planes attacking the marine field. Diving into the
formation they each downed Val fighter-bombers. Robert Taylors painting shows
Ken Taylor in his P-40 tomahawk, with George Walsh in close company, bringing
down his second enemy aircraft on December 7, 1941, an Aichi D-3Al Val
dive-bomber. In the background palls of smoke rise from Hangar 6 housing the
naval float planes, and the up-turned battleship Oaklahoma. |
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America Strikes Back by Robert Taylor
The very first air combat fought by American pilots following the surprise attack upon Pearl Harbor. In less than one hour America struck back in a war that was to end in total victory. As the assault mounted on the Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, simultaneously the air base at Wheeler Field came under heavy attack. Two young USAAF pilots, Kenneth Taylor and George Walsh, quickly got their P-40 Tomahawks airborne. Winging southwards towards Ewa Field they ripped into a dozen or more enemy planes attacking the marine field. Diving into the formation they each downed Val fighter-bombers. Robert Taylors painting shows Ken Taylor in his P-40 tomahawk, with George Walsh in close company, bringing down his second enemy aircraft on December 7, 1941, an Aichi D-3Al Val dive-bomber. In the background palls of smoke rise from Hangar 6 housing the naval float planes, and the up-turned battleship Oaklahoma.
Signed limited edition of 550 prints. Paper size 31 inches x 24 inches (79cm x 61cm). Price £200.00 Signed by Colonel William Dickman, Colonel David Tex Hill (deceased), Lt General Joe Moore, Brigadier General Kenneth Taylor (deceased) and Colonel Earl Williams.
Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 31 inches x 24 inches (79cm x 61cm). Price £325.00 Signed by Colonel William Dickman, Colonel David Tex Hill (deceased), Lt General Joe Moore, Brigadier General Kenneth Taylor (deceased) and Colonel Earl Williams.
ITEM CODE RT0299
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America Strikes Back by Robert Taylor
- The Signatures
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Colonel William Dickman
William Dickman was a Marine pilot wounded in the attack on December 7th. The Marine air station was located at Ewa Mooring Mast Field, near Barbers Point, turning point for the Japanese torpedo bombers as they began their runs into Pearl. William Dickman went on to fly over 60 combat missions in the Pacific Theatre, including Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.
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 | Colonel Tex Hill (deceased)
Tex Hill was born in Korea on 13th July 1915. Tex Hill graduated as a Naval Aviator in 1939, and after serving as a Navy Pilot, Tex Hill volunteered for the A.V.G., becoming Squadron Leader in the 2nd Sqn (Panda Bears) until disbandment in 1942, by which time he had 12.25 air victories, making him the second highest ranking Ace in the American Volunteer Group. He remained in China, as the first squadron commander of the 75th F S /23rd F G before returning to the U.S. He went back to China to command the 23rd F G, increasing his total to 18.25 victories. In late 1943 he led a group of 30 aircraft on the first strike against Formosa. During this mission, 42 enemy aircraft were confirmed destroyed, with a possible 12 more, while all 30 aircraft under Tex Hill's command returned safely. Returning to the US, he commanded the 412th Fighter Group, the first jet aircraft group. Here, he flew P-80 Shooting Stars and YP-59 Airacomets. His decorations include a Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, 4 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 2 Air Medals, 2 Presidential Unit Citations, 6 decorations awarded by China, and a Distinguished Flying Cross from the UK. Sadly, Tex Hill died on 11th October 2007.
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Lt General Joe Moore
Joining the service in 1937, Joe Moore flew P40 Tomahawks with the 323rd Tactical Fighter Wing out of Clark Field in the Philippines and accumulated over 100 combat missions in the Pacific, including two victories over Japanese Zeroes. He later transferred to fly P47s in Europe, taking part in the Normandy invasion.
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 | Brigadier General Kenneth Taylor (deceased)
Ken Taylor was one of the Armys heroes on December 7th, twice engaging the retiring Japanese planes in his P40 Tomahawk. Together, he and George Welch managed to get airborne - some of the very few who managed to do so. Ken was wounded but together they managed to down six Japanese aircraft that day. For his presence of mind and coolness under fire against overwhleming odds, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. He died 25th November 2006.
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Colonel Earl Williams
Flying a stripped down B17 with the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron en-route from Hamilton Field to Clark Field in the Philippines, Earls aircraft and eleven others were landing to refuel at Oahu when they ran straight into the Japanese attack. With their aircraft hit they managed to land. Williams went on to complete 55 missions in the South Pacific, including the Battle of the Coral Sea.
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