Hellcat Fury by Robert Taylor


Truk, the small atoll in the South Pacific, was the major anchorage for the Japanese Fleet.  Comprising a magnificent harbour and four heavily defended airfields, it was thought impregnable by the US forces as they fought their way up through the Pacific.  But on 16-17 February 1944 a violent two-day aerial assault by carrier-borne aircraft of Task Force 58 exploded the myth.  In just two days the US Navy flyers sunk over 200,000 tons of Japanese naval shipping and destroyed an estimated 275 enemy aircraft, totally eliminating all effectiveness of the Japanese base.

Light as the US Navy losses were, only 25 aircraft failed to return, the battle for Truk was ferocious.  The ground installations, ships, and airfield batteries put up intense anti-aircraft fire against the attacking American aircraft, while Zeros did their best to repel the onslaught.  The air above the atoll became a maelstrom of flak, tracer, flying lead and shrapnel, while below huge explosions rocked the ground as ammo and fuel dumps were hit, fires raged, and the acrid smoke of battle pervaded the entire area. 

In this action packed painting, his first featuring the F6F Hellcat, Robert Taylor brings to life the scenario that was crucial to Admiral Spruance’s forceful drive through the Central Pacific.  The once feared Japanese base at Truk is being reduced to a statistic of war.  Hellcats of VF6 hurtle across the lagoon at masthead height with guns blazing, creating havoc as they tear into the enemy positions below.  Seen in the foreground is the F6F-3 of Lt. Alex Vracui, subsequently to become one of the Navy’s top guns.  This exhilarating painting dramatically conveys the awesome conditions endured day after day by the pilots of the US Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific.  With prints signed by veteran US Navy Aces, including the first F6F Hellcat Ace of World War II, Robert has created a limited edition print that will take pride of place in many discerning print collections.

Each print in Robert Taylor's Limited Edition, Hellcat Fury, is signed by:
Commander Willis E. Hardy USN
Commander Hamilton McWhorter USN
Commander Alex Vraciu USN.

Artist:

Robert Taylor


From:

Military Gallery


Edition:

450



Size:

33 x 25 inches overall including borders.



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