Battle for the Islands by Nicolas Trudgian.

Corsairs of VMF 121 provide close air support to the US landings on Rendova, June 30, 1943. Fiercely contested, the invasion force was heavily attacked by Zero fighters and Mitsubishi G4M1 Betty bombers, flying from their base at Rabaul. Dog-fighting at tree-top height, VMF 121 Corsairs rip into a bunch of Betty bombers as they try to make their escape following their attack on shipping. On fire, the Betty in the foreground is doomed, and will shortly become one of 19 Japanese aircraft accounted for by VMF 121. Other Marine fighter units brought the total this day to a staggering 58 enemy aircraft destroyed.

Signed limited edition of 600 prints. Paper size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £145.00

Signed by Colonel Robert M Baker, Colonel Robert Bruce Porter and Colonel James E Swett, in addition to the artist.

Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £200.00

Signed by Colonel Robert M Baker, Colonel Robert Bruce Porter and Colonel James E Swett, in addition to the artist.

Limited edition of publishers proofs. Paper size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £185.00

Signed by Colonel Robert M Baker, Colonel Robert Bruce Porter and Colonel James E Swett, in addition to the artist.

Limited edition of 60 artists special reserve prints, signed by the artist only. Paper size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £110.00

ITEM CODE DHM2047

Gunfight Over Rabaul by Nicolas Trudgian

Nicolas Trudgians action packed painting shows an attack on Rabaul during the fall of 1943. B-24 Liberators of the Army Air Force pound the harbor and docks below whilst the Marines Corps pilots of VMF 214 - the famous Black Sheep Squadron - provide top cover in their F4U Corsairs. A fierce dog-fight has developed between the F4U pilots and Japanese Zeros. One Zero, already smoking, begins to roll out of control, while the two F4U pilots turn their attentions on to a second. Below further dog-fights are in progress, the air filled with aerial combat.

Signed limited edition of 600 prints. Paper size 33 inches x 24 inches (84cm x 61cm) - Just one copy available of this otherwise sold out edition available.. Price £200.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel John R Bolt, Lieutenant Colonel A Roger Conant, Colonel Archie G Donahue and Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth A Walsh, in addition to the artist.

Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 24 inches (84cm x 61cm) - Just one copy available of this otherwise sold out edition available.. Price £230.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel John R Bolt, Lieutenant Colonel A Roger Conant, Colonel Archie G Donahue and Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth A Walsh, in addition to the artist.

Limited edition of 50 publishers proofs. Paper size 33 inches x 24 inches (84cm x 61cm). Price £220.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel John R Bolt, Lieutenant Colonel A Roger Conant, Colonel Archie G Donahue and Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth A Walsh, in addition to the artist.

ITEM CODE DHM2116

The Black Sheep by Nicolas Trudgian.

Few fighter units in World War II gained the notoriety of Pappy Boyingtons Marine Corps VMF-214 Black Sheep Squadron. Equipped with the Chance Vought F4U Corsair, under Boyingtons spirited leadership, the Black Sheep pilots were accorded one of only two Presidential Unit Citations awarded to Marine Corps squadrons during the war in the Pacific. With the American forces pushing up through the South Pacific, the First Marine Air Wing was urgently looking for a seasoned fighter pilot to form a unit to take the brand new F4U into combat. Boyington had the experience - he had become an Ace flying with Chennaults Flying Tigers in China - and the rank to lead a squadron; he also had a reputation as an aggressive fighter leader, and was a natural choice for the job. Recruiting pilots from the reserve pool, together with others awaiting assignment to squadrons, the 30 year-old Boyington - dubbed Pappy by his group of young pilots - knocked them into one of the most effective fighter units in the South Pacific. In their first twelve weeks of operation they brought down 97 Japanese aircraft, no fewer than 95 of which were enemy fighters. During this period they lost only 11 pilots. VMF-214 saw action at Guadalcanal, the northern Solomons and Vella Lavella; they were the first to strafe Kahili, the first to operate from the field at Munda while it was still under enemy artillery fire, and the first to lead fighter sweeps over Rabaul. Nicolas Trudgians outstanding painting captures the scene at Vella Lavella as Pappy Boyington leads his VMF-214 Black Sheep Squadron off the island strip to escort a B-17 Fortress raid on Rabaul in December 1943. Boyington led his Black Sheep pilots through two combat tours before being brought down himself and taken prisoner. On his last mission he shot down three Zeros, bringing his final tally to 28. He was to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. Nicks fine image pays tribute to one of the US Marine Corps most illustrious fighter squadrons and to its remarkable leader.

Fighter Pilots Edition. Signed limited edition of 125 prints. Paper size approx 34 inches x 25 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £150.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Robert W McClurg and Brigadier General Bruce J Matheson, in addition to the artist.

Black Sheep Edition. Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size approx 34 inches x 25 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £250.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Robert W McClurg, Lieutenant Colonel W Thomas Emrich, Colonel Edwin A Harper, Lieutenant Colonel William D Heier, Lieutenant Colonel James J Hill, Captain Fred S Losch and Brigadier General Bruce J Matheson, in addition to the artist.

Black Sheep Edition. Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size approx 34 inches x 25 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £180.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Robert W McClurg, Lieutenant Colonel W Thomas Emrich, Colonel Edwin A Harper, Lieutenant Colonel William D Heier, Lieutenant Colonel James J Hill, Captain Fred S Losch and Brigadier General Bruce J Matheson, in addition to the artist.

Black Sheep Edition. Limited edition of 40 remarques. Paper size approx 34 inches x 25 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £400.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Robert W McClurg, Lieutenant Colonel W Thomas Emrich, Colonel Edwin A Harper, Lieutenant Colonel William D Heier, Lieutenant Colonel James J Hill, Captain Fred S Losch and Brigadier General Bruce J Matheson, in addition to the artist.

Black Sheep Edition. Limited edition of 10 double remarques. Paper size approx 34 inches x 25 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £525.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Robert W McClurg, Lieutenant Colonel W Thomas Emrich, Colonel Edwin A Harper, Lieutenant Colonel William D Heier, Lieutenant Colonel James J Hill, Captain Fred S Losch and Brigadier General Bruce J Matheson, in addition to the artist.

Black Sheep Tribute Edition. Limited edition of 10 prints. Paper size approx 34 inches x 25 inches (86cm x 64cm). Price £1175.00

Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Robert W McClurg, Lieutenant Colonel W Thomas Emrich, Colonel Edwin A Harper, Lieutenant Colonel William D Heier, Lieutenant Colonel James J Hill, Captain Fred S Losch and Brigadier General Bruce J Matheson, in addition to the artist.

Nicolas Trudgian Promotional Flyer. A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm) . Price £1.50

ITEM CODE DHM2225