OUT OF THE DRAGON’S DEN

By Richard Taylor

A TWO PRINT PORTFOLIO PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY 
DOOLITTLE TOKYO RAIDERS

It was the morning of Monday, 18 April 1942 and, taking a final look at the carrier rapidly disappearing into the distance, the B-25s headed west on what each of the five man crews knew was a one-way ride. With luck they might make it to Nationalist China but first they had an important mission to complete - destination Tokyo! 

Richard Taylor’s powerful painting depicts the scene immediately after the Raiders had carried out their mission. One of the last B- 25 Mitchell's, having successfully bombed its target, makes its escape towards mainland China. As the navigator sets the new course, their path takes them close to targets hit by other Raiders, dark columns of smoke rising rapidly from the burning oil and carnage below.

The thrilling story of Doolittle’s Tokyo Raiders is one most legendary and courageous missions of World War II.

THE SIGNATURES
Issued with a copy of Richards pencil print, USS Hornet, every one of these historic two print portfolio's is personally signed by Doolittle Raiders and a crew member of the USS Hornet during the raid.

THE COLLECTOR’S EDITION – with a total of five signatures
The main print is individually numbered and personally signed by the artist along with four veterans that flew on the famous Doolittle Raid on that fateful day in April 1942:

Lt. Col. RICHARD E. 'DICK' COLE – Jimmy Doolittle’s Co-Pilot, Crew #1 - Target Tokyo
S/Sgt DAVID J. 'DAVY' THATCHER – Flight Engineer / Gunner, Crew #7 - Target Tokyo
MSgt. EDWARD J. 'ED' SAYLOR – Flight Engineer / Gunner, Crew #15 - Target Kobe
Major THOMAS C. 'TOM' GRIFFIN – Navigator / Bombardier, Crew #9 -Target Tokyo

Each print in every edition is issued with the companion pencil print 'USS HORNET' which is personally signed by a veteran of the Hornet that was involved in the Raid.

Aviation Machinist GEORGE H. MAYNOR – Plane Captain on deck for the Raiders departure

This edition is now sold out and only available on the secondary market giving collector’s a rare opportunity to acquire a limited edition print, autographed by legendary Doolittle Raiders.