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measures framed about 20 1/2 inches by about 24 3/4 inches all together including the wood frame and matt quote from certificate "The Battle of Midway in June of 1942 marked the turning pint in the War in the Pacific, and the Douglas SBD Dauntless was the aircraft which provided the punch in this decisive victory for America. The SBD, which earned the nickname 'Slow, but Deadly,' entered service with the USN and USMC n 1940, Powered by a 1000 HP, 9-cylinder, Cyclone radial engine mile range and slow cruising speed, and it was capable of delivering a 1,200 pound bomb load. Because of its slow spped the firing guns mounted in the gunners cockpit behind the pilot, gave the SBD enough firepower to make it a challenging target for enemy fighters. The Japanese plan for invading Midway, a strategically located small island about 1,100 miles northwest of Hawaii, involved the use of decoy fleet which would feign an invasion of the Aleutians, while the main fleet consisting was ready for Adm. Yamamoto this time. The American force totaled 25 ships including the carriers Hornet, Enterprise, and Yorktown. Air power was about even, because the U.S could count on nearly 100 land based aircraft on Midway itself. About 1/3 of the U.S. air power was represented by SBDs. During the first exchanges American attacks on the Japanese focused the attention of both Japanese fighter pilots and AA gunners on the horizon. Lacking effective radar, the Japanese fleet would prove to be unprepared for a high altitude attack by swarms of SBDs on June 4, 1942, the timing proved perfect as the Japanese carriers were laden with fully fueled and armed aircraft being readied for a second wave, as depicted in Stan Stokes dramatic painting the 1,000 pounder of Paul 'Lefty' Holmberg's SBD penetrates the carrier deck of the Soryu while Holmberg pulls out of his dive. Right behind Holmberg is another SBD of VB-3 from the USS Yorktown. SBDs from the Yorktown and its sister ship the Enterprise destroyed three Japanese carriers in a matter of minutes during this battle. While the Yorktown was later lost in the Battle, all four Japanese carriers were eventually destroyed including many of Japan's most experienced naval aviators. The rugged and effective Dauntless, the only USN aircraft to remain n service through the entire war, was responsible for destroying more enemy shipping than any other aircraft during WWII. If you are outside the US Please e-mail to purchase on this listing and for shipping quote.
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