They Fought With What They Had
by
John D. Shaw
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. The print honor this gallant group of great veterans who inspired our nation, doing so much with very little, fighting with what they had.
Three aircrew signatures.
| Display Edition Prints #501-700 signed by artist only | |
| Main Edition Prints # 1-500 bear at least 3 the signatures | |
| 75 Artist Proofs With at least 5 signatures,most AP's will include all available signatures, and B/W B-17D in-flight rendering, signed by artist | |
| Signatures The following are distinguished American airmen who flew and fought in the Philippines during the first dark opening hours and days of WWII |
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| Robert E. Altman | 19th Bomb Gp. 14th Sp. PFC Dec. 1941, Clark Field B-17 Radio operator in plane piloted by Capt. Colin Kelly |
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Col. USAF, (Ret.) |
19th Bomb Gp. 93rd Sp.2nd Lt., Dec. 1941, Clark Field B-17 Copilot, 47 combat missions W/19th BG |
| Lt. Col. USAF, (Ret.) Melvin A McKenzie |
19th Bomb Gp. 30th Sq. 2nd Lt., Dec. 1941, Clark Field B-17 Copilot, also Navigator |
| Capt. USAF (Ret.) Robert Phillips |
19th Bomb Gp, 28th Sq. Crew Chief, B-17 & other A/C, Flight Engineer, |
| Col. USAF, (Ret.) John A. Wallach |
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 |
Image Size: 37.5" x 21.75"
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