Co-signed by at least 3 of the American airmen who flew and fought in the Philippines
JOHN D. SHAW
John D. Shaw has pursued his art and graphics career since 1985. Born in 1961, this native of Carson City, Nevada has always maintained an interest in creating both fine and commercial art. As an illustrator, Shaw has created artwork for a variety of clients such as Lucasfilms Ltd., Kellogg's, Major League Baseball, Coast Federal Bank of California, etc.
Shaw's work took a major new emphasis in 1993, when he began creating paintings with an historical aviation theme. With special attention to the World War II era, his depictions of these aircraft, people and their missions have won national awards.
Each limited-edition lithograph is an actual piece of documented history bearing MULTIPLE ORIGINAL SIGNATURES of some of America's most celebrated aviation heroes. Names from World War II's most famous groups, such as The Flying Tigers, Band of Brothers Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders, The Black Sheep Squadron, Tuskegee Airmen, American 'Eagle' Squadrons and Mercury Astronauts, personally endorse each of these collectible and valuable pieces of history.
John Shaw S/N Limited Edition Print "They Fought With What They Had"
Late November 1941, Clark Field, Philippine Islands.....The U.S. Army Air Corps prepares for days of infamy ahead. Meagerly-equipped crews of the 19th Bomb group prepare their B-17s for the day's practice missions, unaware that in mere days, Clark Field and other nearby U.S. bases would be savaged by enemy surprise attacks. Many would be taken prisoner, and some of those shown here, such as Colin Kelly and Harl pease, would gain tragic fame.
A LIMITED-EDITION LITHOGRAPH SALUTING THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES IN THE PHILIPPINES, WORLD WAR II
Honoring the American Airmen who fought, lived and died in the Philippines during the opening chapters of the 2nd World War, this beautiful Limited-Edition lithograph was reproduced from the artist's original 10' x 5' oil painting. "It was an honor to work closely with several of these great veterans to research and complete this scene, and now make these lithographs available to continue their legacy." - John D. Shaw
Each lithograph is printed on 120 Ib. acid-free cover stock, and measures 37.5"x 21.75". Each is signed and numbered by the artist and includes a Certificate of Authenticity and historical profile.
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Main Edition - $195
500 Prints (#1 - 500), signed and numbered by the artist and co-signed by at least 3 of the following distinguished American airmen who flew and fought in the Philippines during the first dark opening hours and days of World War II......doing so much with very little, fighting with what they had. ROBERT E. ALTMAN 19th Bomb Gp. 14th Sq. PFC, Dec. 1941, Clark Field B-17 Radio Operator in plane piloted by Copt. Colin Kelly COL. USAF, (RET.) EDWARD M. JACQUET 19th Bomb Gp. 93rd Sq. 2nd Lt,, Dec. 1941, Clark Field B-17 Copilot, 47 combat missions w/19th BG L.T. COL. USAF, (RET.) MELVIN A. MCKENZIE 19th Bomb Gp. 30th Sq. 2nd Lt., Dec. 19-11, Clark Field B-17 Copilot, also Navigator ROBERT PHILLIPS 19ft Bomb Gp, 28th Sq. Crew Chief, B17 & other A/C, Flight Engineer, ret. Copt. USAF COL. USAF, (RET.) JOHN A. WALL AC H 19th Bomb Gp. 14th Sq. Sgt., Dec. 1941, Clark Field B-17, later part of 'Swoose' crew & fighter pilot EDWARD JACKFERT 19th Bomb Gp, 28th Sq. B-18 Crew Chief during first attack on Clark Field
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Display Edition - $95
200 Prints (#501 - 700), signed by the artist only
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75 Artist Proofs - SOLD OUT
(with at least 5 signatures)
includes beautiful b/w B-17D in-flight rendering, signed by artist
Most AP's will include all available signatures
All Limited Edition prints are signed and numbered (S/N) by the artist. Limited Edition prints are restricted to a certain number. For example, if 400 prints are made from an original painting, once they’re gone, that’s it. There is no limit to the number of open edition prints of a particular painting. That’s why Limited Edition prints are more expensive — and more valuable to collectors — than "open" edition. Rare objects are more valuable.
An Artist’s Proof (AP), generally, is the first 5% - 10% of the Limited Edition prints that come off the press. This status is noted on the print. Collectors prefer APs because their value increases even more than a Limited Edition as time goes by.
All Limited Edition artwork is subject to availability at time of order. Although seller strives to remain currrent as to inventory, seller reserves the right to cancel a sale if item is no longer available at time of purchase.
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