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Battle for the Solomons - Task Force 50 to Rabaul by John Shaw

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All prints are individually numbered and personally hand-signed by John Shaw.

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200 Artist Signed Paper Giclées….$175

75 Limited Editions....$295

110 Collector's Editions....$345

85 Artist's Proofs....$395

5 Remarque Editions….$995

10 Double Remarque Editions….$1795

5 Artists Special Remarques....$2995

Overall print size: 32 1/4" x 24"

Image size: 25 3/4" x 16 1/2"

In preparation for this release some of the veterans personally signed the archival paper sheets used for this edition some years ago. This historic edition allows collectors the rare opportunity to acquire a new edition from one of the world’s foremost artists, personally endorsed by legendary WWII Fighter Aces.

100 Giclees on Canvas

Using the most sophisticated digital giclée technology under the direct supervision of the artist, each Proof is printed directly on to fine canvas. Each archival canvas is individually numbered and signed by the artist.

Custom oil embellishment by the artist John Shaw is also available. With John's special embellishment, your canvas can become a one-of-a-kind work of art in itself. Each receives painstaking detail-accenting by John in oil paint, and is given a final varnish, perfectly replicating the look and feel of the original painting.

36" x 24" Canvas Proof....$695; w/ Oil Embellishment....$895

42" x 28" Canvas Proof....$895; w/ Oil Embellishment....$1095

50" x 33" Canvas Proof....$1095; w/ Oil Embellishment....$1325

60" x 40" Canvas Proof....$1295; w/ Oil Embellishment....$1545

NOVEMBER 1943… During the opening days of November, the Japanese carried out extensive air offenses against the US task force and on November 11th 1943 Task Group 50.3, consisting of carriers Bunker Hill, Essex, Independence, several destroyers and other support vessels, launched a significant assault against Rabaul on November 11th - ironically Armistice Day.

The Japanese retaliated with a huge strike of their own, launching more than 100 fighters, bombers and torpedo planes against the task force. They were met with ferocious opposition from carrier and nearby land-based American Corsairs and Hellcats.

During this epic encounter, the Task Force inflicted significant damage on the Japanese forces, destroying an estimated 40 enemy aircraft. and not a single US ship was damaged.

These devastating losses left Rabaul an increasingly isolated outpost and subsequent raids led to its complete neutralization, allowing the Allies to forgo a ground assault.

Signatures:

Limited Edition

Lt LESTER GRAY Jr USN – 5 ¼ victories

Colonel JAMES SWETT MOH USMC - 15½ victories

Collector's Edition

Lt LESTER GRAY Jr USN – 5 ¼ victories

Colonel JAMES SWETT MOH USMC - 15½ victories

Colonel BRUCE PORTER USMC – 5 victories

Artist's Proof

Lt LESTER GRAY Jr USN – 5 ¼ victories

Colonel JAMES SWETT MOH USMC - 15½ victories

Colonel BRUCE PORTER USMC – 5 victories

Ensign DONALD McPHERSON USN – 5 victories

All Remarque Editions

Lt LESTER GRAY Jr USN – 5 ¼ victories

Colonel JAMES SWETT MOH USMC - 15½ victories

Colonel BRUCE PORTER USMC – 5 victories

Ensign DONALD McPHERSON USN – 5 victories

Captain PHILIP De GROOT USMC – 5 victories