Imperial Sacrifice by Robert Bailey

The Signatures: Hal Jackson joined one of the most successful of all U.S. Navy Fighting Squadrons in W.W.II, on January 1, 1943: VP17. He served with it on two tours of duty until it was decommissioned in April 1944. VF-17 became known as the 'Skull and Crossbones' squadron after having adopted the old pirates' ensign of the Jolly Roger as their insignia. During April 1945, Hal Jackson was with VBF-10 aboard the carrier Intrepid, when he was involved in the Yamato strike. He is credited with shooting down I Japanese Betty bomber and 3 Zekes, besides dropping a bomb on the battleship Yamato. Lt. Jackson was known as the 'Nightwatchman of the Wardroom,' owing to his completely bohemian existence amid the otherwise regimented life aboard ship. Never on the flight deck except to take off, the only way he knew whether it was night or day was by activity in the wardroom. His decorations include Z Distinguished Flying Crosses; 8 Air Medals, Silver Star (for role in helping sink the Yamato); World War II Victory Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 stars; American Campaign Medal; Navy Unit Commendation. He currently lives in Denton, Texas, with his wife Barbara. He practices criminal law.

L/E/P of 500 (23" x 32.5"") Signed and numbered by the artist and Lt Hal Jackson:

L.E.P. #306 & 305/400

$ 175.00 USD

	Bear Trap, by Robert Bailey
In Robert Bailey's latest painting, titled Bear Trap, German field artillery has surprised an advancing Russian armored column near the town of Smolensk during October, 1943. Above the ground battle, Stukas from Schlachtgeschwader 2 (Oberst Hans Ulrich Rudel), escorted by Focke Wulf 190's of JG-51 (Horst Petzschler), pound the Russian armor with Cannon and bombs, effectively halting the advance of their foe. All Prints come with two co-signatures

The Signatures: Hal Jackson joined one of the most successful of all U.S. Navy Fighting Squadrons in W.W.II, on January 1, 1943: VP17. He served with it on two tours of duty until it was decommissioned in April 1944. VF-17 became known as the 'Skull and Crossbones' squadron after having adopted the old pirates' ensign of the Jolly Roger as their insignia. During April 1945, Hal Jackson was with VBF-10 aboard the carrier Intrepid, when he was involved in the Yamato strike. He is credited with shooting down I Japanese Betty bomber and 3 Zekes, besides dropping a bomb on the battleship Yamato. Lt. Jackson was known as the 'Nightwatchman of the Wardroom,' owing to his completely bohemian existence amid the otherwise regimented life aboard ship. Never on the flight deck except to take off, the only way he knew whether it was night or day was by activity in the wardroom. His decorations include Z Distinguished Flying Crosses; 8 Air Medals, Silver Star (for role in helping sink the Yamato); World War II Victory Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 4 stars; American Campaign Medal; Navy Unit Commendation. He currently lives in Denton, Texas, with his wife Barbara. He practices criminal law. L/E/P of 500 (23" x 32.5"") Signed and numbered by the artist and Lt Hal Jackson: L.E.P. #306 & 305/400 $ 175.00 USD