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.
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