by Robert Taylor
Overall print size 36" x 23 1/2"
For their outstanding contribution to the war in the South Pacific, the 'Black Sheep' were awarded one of only two Presidential Unit Citations accorded to Marine Corps squadrons during the war in the Pacific. With typical mastery, Robert Taylor has brought to life an encounter over Rabaul in late December 1943, paying tribute to one of the US Marine Corps most famous fighter squadrons, and its outstanding leader. With the Japanese airbase at Rabaul visible in the distance, 'Pappy' Boyington and his fellow pilots of VMF-214 tear into a large formation of Japanese Zekes and a series of deadly dogfights have started, one Zeke already fallen victim to their guns.
THE LIMITED EDITION
400 signed and numbered
$320
This edition is signed by TWO of the leading 'Black Sheep' F4U Corsair
pilots.
Brigadier General BRUCE J. MATHESON USMC
Major HARRY JOHNSON USMC
THE 'BLACK SHEEP' EDITION
350 signed and numbered
$425
2 Print Set!!
This Commemorative edition is additionally signed by five legendary
'Black Sheep' pilots who flew Corsairs with VMF-214,
and is issued with a matching-numbered pilot signed companion print
of Robert Taylor's working drawing 'Black Sheep'.
A total of SEVEN signatures on this edition.
Lieutenant Colonel HENRY M. BOURGEOIS USMC (Companion Print)
Lieutenant Colonel W. THOMAS EMRICH USMC
Colonel EDWIN A. HARPER USMC (Companion Print)
Lieutenant Colonel JAMES J. HILL USMC
Captain FRED S. LOSCH USMC
Brigadier General BRUCE J. MATHESON USMC
Major HARRY JOHNSON USMC
