The Magnificent Fight by John D Shaw
Overall Print Size 36" x 22 " (inches)
In December 1941 Wake Island was defended by a handful of brave Americans against terrible odds. Isolated and alone against the might of the Imperial Japanese Navy, this intrepid group held their own on land and in the air for weeks.
The Signatures
The Limited Edition Print
Joining the artist John Shaw, the Limited Edition is countersigned by Three Grumman F4 Wildcat Pilots
- Robert O. Arthur
- John F. Kinney
- David D. Kliewer
The Special Edition
Joining the artist John Shaw, the Special Edition is countersigned by a 31 Wake Island defenders from the following list.
- Earl H. Barnes
- Armand E. Benjamin
- Edwin J. Borne
- Walter A Bowsher
- William B. Buckie
- Dennis C. Connor
- James H. Cox
- John R. Dale
- Jack E. Davis
- Norman D. Elliott
- Gene A Fleener
- Norman N. Fritzshall
- Richard C. Gilbert
- Franklin D. Gross
- Ralph J. Holewinski
- George G. Hubley
- John S. Johnson
- Guy J. Kelnhofer
- Walter T. Kennedy
- James O. King
- Edwin E. Laporte
- William H. Manning
- Kenneth L. Melton
- William O. Plate
- Fenton R. Quinn
- Julian K. Sandvold
- LeRoy N. Schneider
- Irving B. Silverlieb
- Wiley W. Sloman
- Cassius E. Smith
- William L. Taylor
- Glenn E. Tripp
- Mackie L. Wheeler
Matching numbered certificate of authenticity included.
The Editions
425 Limited edition prints signed by 3 F4F pilots. UK £150
425 Special edition prints signed by 31 Wake Island defenders UK £195.00