Requiem for Torpedo Eight
by
Gil Cohen
"...Dedicated to the brave men of Torpedo Squadron Eight who sacrificed their lives and, in so doing, enabled America to gain the offensive and pursue victory in the Second World War"
It is 0700 hours, the fourth day of June,1942 on the deck of the carrier, Hornet (CV-8). This is the carrier made famous less than two months prior, when B25's led by Jimmy Doolittle were launched from her deck in the daring, first surprise bombing raid on Japan. The atmosphere is tense, as the Douglas TBD Devastator torpedo bombers of Torpedo Squadron Eight are poised for take-off. The pilots' orders are to attack the entire might of the Japanese fleet off Midway Island . Squadron leader, Lt. Commander John C. Waldron, and his aircrews are well aware that their chances of survival from this fateful mission are minimal at best.
Edition Size: 500 L/E and 50 Artist's Proofs prints countersigned by Bill Tunstill, Petty Officer, 2nd Class, in charge of maintenance of Devastator torpedo bombers on board the USS Hornet (CV8) during the Battle of Midway and artist
Image Size: 31" x 14 1/2"
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