Rabaul - Fly For Your Life by Robert Taylor

For their outstanding contribution to the war in the South Pacific, the 'Black Sheep' were awarded one of only two Presidential Unit Citations accorded to Marine Corps squadrons during the war in the Pacific.

With typical mastery, Robert Taylor has brought to life an encounter over Rabaul in late December 1943, paying tribute to one of the U.S. Marine Corps' most famous fighter squadrons, and its outstanding leader. With the Japanese airbase at Rabaul visible in the distance, 'Pappy' Boyington and his fellow pilots of VMF-214 tear into a large formation of Japanese Zekes and a series of deadly dogfights have started, one Zeke already fallen victim to their guns.

Signatures:

Limited Edition - This edition is signed by TWO of the leading 'Black Sheep' F4U Corsair pilots.

Brigadier General BRUCE J. MATHESON USMC

Major HARRY JOHNSON USMC

The Black Sheep Edition - This commemorative edition is additionally signed by five legendary 'Black Sheep' pilots who flew Corsairs with VMF-214, and is issued with a matching-numbered pilot signed companion print of Robert Taylor's working drawing 'Black Sheep'. A total of SEVEN signatures on this edition.

Brigadier General BRUCE J. MATHESON USMC

Major HARRY JOHNSON USMC

Lieutenant Colonel HENRY M. BOURGEOIS USMC (Companion Print)

Lieutenant Colonel W. THOMAS EMRICH USMC

Colonel EDWIN A. HARPER USMC (Companion Print)

Lieutenant Colonel JAMES J. HILL USMC

Captain FRED S. LOSCH USMC

The Black Sheep Portfolio - Issued with an ORIGINAL pencil drawing by Robert Taylor

This is a very special Commemorative Portfolio issued with the signatures of no less than FOURTEEN of the famous 'Black Sheep' pilots, including four of the squadron's eight Aces. Released to include an individual ORIGINAL pencil drawing by Robert Taylor, widely acknowledged as the world's premier aviation artist, each pilot signed drawing is double-matted to include yet further signatures, including that of their legendary commander - 'Pappy' Boyington. Each drawing is a unique example of Robert's highly-prized creative skill with the pencil, and will feature the F4U Corsairs of VMF-214. There is no doubt at all that this rare 'Black Sheep' Portfolio, signed by over half of the original squadron, will become highly sought after by all aviation art collectors interested in the War in the Pacific.

Brigadier General BRUCE J. MATHESON USMC

Major HARRY JOHNSON USMC

Lieutenant Colonel HENRY M. BOURGEOIS USMC (Companion Print)

Lieutenant Colonel W. THOMAS EMRICH USMC

Colonel EDWIN A. HARPER USMC (Companion Print)

Lieutenant Colonel JAMES J. HILL USMC

Captain FRED S. LOSCH USMC

Lieutenant Colonel JOHN F. BOLT USMC (Matted Signature)

Captain GLENN BOWERS USMC (Original pencil drawing)

Colonel GREGORY 'PAPPY' BOYINGTON MOH USMC (Matted Signature)

Lieutenant Colonel WILLIAM D. HEIER USMC (Original pencil drawing)

Major MARION 'RUSTY' MARCH USMC (Original pencil drawing)

Lieutenant Colonel ROBERT W. McCLURG (Matted Signature)

Major EDWIN L. OLANDER USMC (Original pencil drawing)