Destination Tokyo by Anthony Saunders

Specially commissioned to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid in support of the James H. Doolittle Education Fund, Anthony’s inspirational painting portrays the dramatic moment that Lt Col Jimmy Doolittle lifts his B-25 off the pitching deck of the USS Hornet. Having timed his launch to perfection he climbs steeply away, ready to adjust his compass bearing for a direct line to Tokyo. On the sodden deck behind him the crews of the remaining 15 aircraft, whose engines are warmed, ready and turning, will quickly follow their commanding officer into the murky sky.

The publisher worked closely with the Doolittle Raiders in publishing this release. It is of great historical importance that the prints are personally autographed by veterans that took part in the raid, allowing enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire a momentous collector’s piece in what is likely to be the last Doolittle Raiders signed edition that will ever be made available.

Signatures:

Limited Edition

Lt Col EDWARD J. SAYLOR, DFC AFCM with 2 Oak Clusters - Flight engineer and gunner on Plane #15.

Collector's Edition & Artist's Proofs:

Lt Col EDWARD J. SAYLOR, DFC AFCM with 2 Oak Clusters - Flight engineer and gunner on Plane #15.

Lt Col RICHARD E. COLE, DFC with 2 Oak Clusters, Air Medal with 1 Oak Cluster, Bronze Star, AFCM - Co-pilot of raid leader Jimmy Doolittle on Plane #1.

AD 1st Class GEORGE H. MAYNOR, USS Hornet Plane Captain involved in preparing the aircraft for the raid.