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Flight out of Hell by Nicolas Trudgian signed by Nathan Gordon Medal of Honor
Flight out of Hell by Nicolas Trudgian signed by Nathan Gordon Medal of Honor
Flight out of Hell by Nicolas Trudgian signed by Nathan Gordon Medal of Honor
Flight out of Hell by Nicolas Trudgian signed by Nathan Gordon Medal of Honor

Flight out of Hell by Nicolas Trudgian signed by Nathan Gordon Medal of Honor

$ 118.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Width (Inches): 33
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Features: WWII
  • Autographed By:: Catalina Aircrew
  • Color: Color
  • Featuring:: Papua New Guinea
  • Featured Aircraft:: PBY Catalina
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Framed/Unframed: Unframed
  • Topic:: Assault on Kavieng
  • Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
  • Artist: Nicolas Trudgian
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Autographs include:: NATHAN GORDON
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Medium: Lithograph
  • Original/Reproduction: Artwork Reproduction
  • Condition: Mint condition: The print is from the original issue, has been stored flat in our gallery and never framed. It is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
  • Subject: PBY Catalina
  • Originality: Limited Edition Print
  • Print Surface: Paper
  • Height (Inches): 23
  • Listed By: Aces High Gallery
  • Style: Aviation Art
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Date of Creation: 1996

    Description

    FLIGHT OUT OF HELL
    by Nicolas Trudgian
    On February 15, 1944, a force of B-24s, B-25s and A-20s hammered the heavily defended Japanese base at Kavieng. Several aircraft, however, were forced to ditch; three downed B-25 crews from 345th Bomb Group floating helplessly in life-rafts within a thousand yards of the beach, and the Japanese troops were in no mood to take prisoners. Their only chance of survival was the air-sea rescue PBY Catalina.
    Nicolas Trudgian’s dramatic reconstruction depicts Lt. Cdr Nathan Gordon’s PBY Catalina making its final take-off, the intense enemy gunfire from the shore making his mission seemingly impossible. But the young pilot got all 25 men aboard safely home, and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for what is considered one of the bravest actions of the war in the Pacific.
    THE SIGNATURES
    Alongside artist Nicolas Trudgian, the print
    is personally autographed by Medal of Honor recipient Nathan Gordon and three other aircrew who were involved in this historic mission.
    Lieutenant Commander
    NATHAN GORDON
    MOH
    Colonel
    WILLIAM J. CAVIOLI
    AMM
    JOHN BRATELY
    Captain
    ROBERT E. LEWIS
    Released in 1996, this classic print has been sold out for many years and is the perfect acquisition for aviation art enthusiasts and autograph collectors alike.
    ALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED
    :
    Please ask for details
    BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 20 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless clearly specified otherwise.
    SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, thick shipping tubes and matted and framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. O
    ur shipping is
    insured and
    guaranteed.
    YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our
    customers
    to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with
    condition,
    delivery or
    damages
    then we will take care of it with a replacement or your money back.
    Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved.