Solo Attack
13 December 1943
by
Marii Chernev
2nd LT Philip Adair of the 89th FS "The Burma Banshees", flying his P-40N-1 Lulu-Belle, single handedly attacked a force of 24 'Sally' bombers and 35 'Oscar' fighters on their way to bomb the American airfield at Nagaghuli, India. Finding himself alone in the midst of the Japanese formations, Lt. Adair made a determined effort to disrupt the enemy bombers before the reached their bomb release point. Repeated attacks thru the formation damaged one of the bombers, shot down one of the 'Oscar' fighters and damaged two others. For his bravery in this action, Lt. Adair received the Silver Star.

Original Image Size: 20" x 27"
Price:SOLD

Copyright ©2002 Military Art Gallery