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A POWERFUL EDITION COMMEMORATING PEARL HARBOR AND MEMORIALIZING THE USS ARIZONA
THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
By Robert Taylor
Dawn had broken to reveal another glorious day in paradise, and on board the USS Arizona and the repair ship USS Vestal alongside, the crew were taking it easy. All next week they would be hard at work preparing for sea, but today was Sunday, and that meant light duties.
On the Arizona, the duty crew were preparing the stern of the battleship, erecting the awnings for the ships band at Morning Colors. The young officer in charge smiled approvingly, it was an inspiring scene and he thought that the recently overhauled battleship had never looked more impressive.
Then, just before 08.10hrs, the unthinkable happened. A bomb from a Nakajima B5N Kate high-altitude bomber penetrated the ship’s armor plated deck and exploded in the forward magazine. Within seconds a cataclysmic blast ripped through the Arizona, devastating the mighty ship which would burn for two days, taking with her the lives of nearly twelve hundred men.
In tribute to all those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor on that infamous day Robert Taylor has created his poignant, landmark painting. The Arizona has since become the focal point for the memorial at Pearl Harbor and this moving piece portrays this proud ship as those who survived would surely like to remember her – in all her glory prior to the attack.
This print is issued with a matching numbered companion print, The Way We Were, reproduced directly from Roberts working drawing, creating a fitting commemorative collectors edition for the 70th Anniversary of this historic event.
THE SIGNATURES
Published in 2011, no less than FIVE crew who were actually aboard the USS Arizona on that fateful day came together to sign this special two print edition to commemorate their fallen comrades:
Quartermaster 3cLOUIS CONTER USN
Seaman 1cLONNIE COOKUSN
SeamanCLEARDON NETRICKUSN
Lieutenant CommanderJOSEPH LANGDELLUSNR
Chief Warrant OfficerEDWARD WENTZLAFFUSN
Released in 2011 to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the tragic sinking of the Arizona, this was as far as we know, the last time that so many of her survivors joined together for such a historic signing.
It is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire ahistoric collector's item, perfect for history enthusiasts and autograph hunters alike.
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Please note: The signatures on our pieces are not reproductions; they are original autographs, hand-signed by the veterans involved at the time of publishing.
