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SCRAMBLE FOR THE MARIANAS
by Nicolas Trudgian
A stunning limited edition printfeaturing the F6F Hellcat
On June 19, 1944 American Navy pilots ripped into wave after wave of enemy aircraft. As each new onslaught arrived there were more fighters there to meet them. Other squadrons joined in the melee and the radio circuits crackled with shouts and cries of encouragement. "Hell this is like an old time turkey shoot!" yelled one pilot - and thus the battle became known as the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot'.
By the late afternoon two Japanese carriers had been sunk by submarines, and an incredible 373 enemy planes shot down. The U.S. Navy pilots had won an historic victory.
This powerful image features the F6F Hellcat of Lt. Alex Vraciu of Fighting Squadron VF-16 hurtling off the deck of the U.S.S. Lexington. With 12 victories already to his credit, Vraciu would add a further 6 to his tally in the space of just 8 minutes on that momentous day and would go on to become one of the US Navy’s foremost Aces.
THE SIGNATURES
The print is personally autographed by the artist Nicolas Trudgian, along with four truly iconic U.S. Navy Aces who flew the F6F in combat in the Pacific.
Commander ALEX VRACUI - 19 victories
Captain RICHARD 'Zeke' CORMIER -8 victories
Commander HAMILTON 'Mac' McWHORTER -12 victories
Captain ARMISTEAD 'Chick' SMITH -11 victories
Released in 1994 this edition has been sold out for some years but we have recently unearthed some copies in our warehouse,so this is a great opportunity to acquire this secondary market print, particularly as it features such legendary original autographs.
Overall print size: 36 x24 inches
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Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.
