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Aviation Art Too Close for Comfort Fellows P-38 Corsair

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 100.00 USD
Aviation Art Too Close for Comfort Fellows P-38 Corsair
Taking a "target of Opportunity" after a raid on a Japanese floatplane base in the Shortland Islands, five P-38's and a lone F4U attack an enemy vessel. Originaly intended to be combined fight strike force with eight USAAC P-38's and eight USMC F4U's, the mission was a night takeoff and join-up followed by a low level flight to the target area. A difficult night rendezvous, mechanical problems and enroute weather resulted in only six aircraft reaching the target. After a successful attack on the floatplane base the returning fighters found an unsuspecting Japanese ship. Repeated strafing passes by the fighters left the ship listing and on fire. On his final pass, P-38 pilot Rex Barber focused on the target a fraction too long. When he pulled up the left wing struck the ship's radio mast and sheared almost 4 feet off his wing. With no apparent effects on flying characteristics the pilots returned to their bases. This print is sign by the artist and personally autographed by P-38 pilot Col. Rex Barber and Corsair Pilot Capt. Eben Dale. This print is a L/E print of 850 and has never been mounted and is in perfect condition. It comes with an extensive COA that even shows the recovered wing tip that was later found.The print image measures 25 3/4" x 19"
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