Mission Beyond Darkness by Robert Taylor

Following the attack against Admiral Ozawas Japanese carrier fleet on June 20, 1944, Admiral Mitscher defies all rules of naval engagement: In total darkness, with the ever-present danger of enemy submarines, he orders every ship in his Task Force 58 to switch on lights to guide over 100 returning carrier-borne aircraft, all desperately low on fuel. Amid the confusion, unable to get a landing slot aboard the USS Lexington, and now out of fuel, a pilot and his gunner scramble from their ditched SB2B Curtiss Helldiver, as a Fletcher class destroyer manoeuvres to make the pick up.

Signed by Commander Alex Vraciu USN (deceased),
Captain Donald Gordon USN (deceased),
Lieutenant Ralph Yaussi USNR
and
Air Gunner James Curry.

Signed limited edition of 750 prints.

Image size 34 inches x 23 inches (86cm x 58cm)