The Sea Shall Not Have Them by Marii Chernev.

As his Squadron mates fly cover, USN Lt W.R Muncie (VF-54, USS Valley Forge) awaits rescue by a Royal navy Sea Otter flying boat. from HMS Triumph. The FAA crew, Lt peter Cane and CPO airman Gilbert O Nion, were awarded the US Air medal and a mention in despatches, respectively for the successful rescue, the last by a fixed-wing aircraft in the history of the Fleet air Arm.

Open edition print.

Image size 14.5 inches x 10.5 inches (37cm x 27cm)