This stunning aviation panorama vividly brings to life the minutes just prior to the Battle of Midway, the decisive battle that wrote the name of the SBD Dauntless dive-bomber into military history. The date was 4 June 1942; the time was 10.10 hours; and the place was 20,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean, 200 miles north-west of Midway Island. It was the calm before the storm.

This is a limited edition print by Robert Taylor titled Midway The Turning of the Tide signed by Robert Taylor, Commander Don Ely, Rear Admiral Wilbur Roberts, Flight Lieutenant Edward H Anderson, and Lieutenant Commander Dick Best. This fabulous print is in pristine condition and is as photographed.

This is additionally signed by Lt. Scott McCuskey and Ens. George Gay. George Gay was the lone survivor of Torpedo Squadron 8 -v/8-. Upon his death on October 21, 1994 his wishes to be cremated and his ashes spread at the place his squadron had launched its Midway Attack, was fulfilled .

This is print 142/1250

36” width x 26” Height

*Comes with Certificate of Authenticity