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They Fought With What They Had by John D Shaw. - Cranston Military Prints

They Fought With What They Had by John D Shaw.


They Fought With What They Had by John D Shaw.

Philippine Islands, late November 1941. As the United States prepared for inevitable conflict, members of the US Army Air Corps found themselves stationed in locations throughout this area, in terrifyingly close proximity to a certain enemy far more numberous and well equipped than themselves. To the average citizen, faraway places with exotic names such as Mindinao, Java, Bataan and Corregidor held little meaning. As these young Americans would daily prepare their shiny new B-17 bombers and P-40 fighters for practice missions, none knew the exact day or hour their light heated cameraderie would be interrupted by the sound of approaching Japanese combat aircraft, and how savagely devastating the first surprise attacks would be. On December 8th, shortly after receiving the news of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the skies over American bases throughout the Philippines were darkened as well. In the following few months, these once obscure sounding places would become world famous for both the infamy wrought, and for the gallant heroism shown by the American forces isolated there. Some would gain tragic fame throughout the world, such as Colin Kelly, Harl Pease, and many of their countrymen who would make the ultimate sacrifice during combat, on the infamous Bataan Death March, or from the inhuman treatment inflicted on them by their captors.
Item Code : DHM2636BThey Fought With What They Had by John D Shaw. - Editions Available
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Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 37.5 inches x 22 inches (95cm x 56cm)
Altman, Robert E
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Staff Sergeant Robert E Altman
Robert Altman had joined up in October 1939, serving with the 42nd Bomb Squadron in Hawaii. December 41 found him at Clark Field in the Philippines with the 14th Bomb Squadron, 19th Bomb Group. He was radio operator and belly gunner on Kellys B- 17. Robert was captured by the Japanese after bailing out, and taken as POW for the remainder of the war. He spent 36 months of that captivity in Tokyo, Japan.
Signature Value : £35
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McKenzie, Melvin A
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Lt Col Melvin A McKenzie
19th Bomb Group, 30th Sqn.
Signature Value : £10
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Jackfert, Edward
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Edward Jackfert
19th Bomb Group, 28th Sqn
Signature Value : £10
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+ Artist : John D Shaw

Signature(s) value alone : £55		£30 Off!Now : £170.00

Quantity:
Limited edition of 75 artist proofs. Paper size 37.5 inches x 22 inches (95cm x 56cm)
Altman, Robert E
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Staff Sergeant Robert E Altman
Robert Altman had joined up in October 1939, serving with the 42nd Bomb Squadron in Hawaii. December 41 found him at Clark Field in the Philippines with the 14th Bomb Squadron, 19th Bomb Group. He was radio operator and belly gunner on Kellys B- 17. Robert was captured by the Japanese after bailing out, and taken as POW for the remainder of the war. He spent 36 months of that captivity in Tokyo, Japan.
Signature Value : £35
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

McKenzie, Melvin A
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Lt Col Melvin A McKenzie
19th Bomb Group, 30th Sqn.
Signature Value : £10
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Jackfert, Edward
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Edward Jackfert
19th Bomb Group, 28th Sqn
Signature Value : £10
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Ellis, Herbert W
NO
PHOTO
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Col Herbert W Ellis
3rd Pursuit Sqn
Signature Value : £15
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Jacquet, Edward M
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Col Edward M Jacquet
19th Bomb Group, 93rd Sqn. Clark Field B-17 copilot, 47 combat missions with the 19th Bomb Group.
Signature Value : £15
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Phillips, Robert
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Robert Phillips
19th Bomb Group, 28th Sqn
Signature Value : £10
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Wallach, John A
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Col John A Wallach
19th Bomb Group, 14th Sqn. Clark Field B-17 and later part of 'Swoose' crew and fighter pilot.
Signature Value : £10
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : John D Shaw

Signature(s) value alone : £105		£40 Off!Now : £240.00

Quantity:
Artist signed edition of 200 prints. Paper size 37.5 inches x 22 inches (95cm x 56cm)Artist : John D Shaw£20 Off!Now : £120.00

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*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature and is for the unmatted version where available. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare.
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Staff Sergeant Robert E Altman
*Signature Value : £35

Editions signed :

Signed limited edition of 500 prints.
Limited edition of 75 artist proofs.


Altman, Robert E
(Staff Sergeant Robert E Altman)

Robert Altman had joined up in October 1939, serving with the 42nd Bomb Squadron in Hawaii. December 41 found him at Clark Field in the Philippines with the 14th Bomb Squadron, 19th Bomb Group. He was radio operator and belly gunner on Kellys B- 17. Robert was captured by the Japanese after bailing out, and taken as POW for the remainder of the war. He spent 36 months of that captivity in Tokyo, Japan.
Lt Col Melvin A McKenzie
*Signature Value : £10

Editions signed :

Signed limited edition of 500 prints.
Limited edition of 75 artist proofs.


McKenzie, Melvin A
(Lt Col Melvin A McKenzie)

19th Bomb Group, 30th Sqn.
Edward Jackfert
*Signature Value : £10

Editions signed :

Signed limited edition of 500 prints.
Limited edition of 75 artist proofs.


Jackfert, Edward
(Edward Jackfert)

19th Bomb Group, 28th Sqn
Col Herbert W Ellis
*Signature Value : £15

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 75 artist proofs.


Ellis, Herbert W
(Col Herbert W Ellis)

3rd Pursuit Sqn
Col Edward M Jacquet
*Signature Value : £15

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 75 artist proofs.


Jacquet, Edward M
(Col Edward M Jacquet)

19th Bomb Group, 93rd Sqn. Clark Field B-17 copilot, 47 combat missions with the 19th Bomb Group.
Robert Phillips
*Signature Value : £10

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 75 artist proofs.


Phillips, Robert
(Robert Phillips)

19th Bomb Group, 28th Sqn
Col John A Wallach
*Signature Value : £10

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 75 artist proofs.


Wallach, John A
(Col John A Wallach)

19th Bomb Group, 14th Sqn. Clark Field B-17 and later part of 'Swoose' crew and fighter pilot.
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