Considered obsolete by December 7th, 1941, in the absence of a suitable replacement, the Douglas SBD Dauntless became the backbone of the Pacific air war. At the Battle of Midway, June 4th 1942, Admiral Nagumo's 1st Carrier Force, comprising of the carriers Kaga, Sōryū, Akagi, and Hiryū, was all sent to the bottom of the sea by the crews of the Douglas SBD Dauntless. The Japanese Imperial Navy suffered its first defeat in over 300 years. After the Battle of Midway, Japan was never to regain its strategic momentum. 

David Hammond is an internationally acclaimed aviation artist, known for his stunning depictions of aviation history. His artwork has been featured on "Chandelle" fine wine labels and published in Aviation History (May 2008 edition) and the Canadian Air Force Revue (Spring 2009). His paintings are proudly displayed at the Seattle Museum of Flight and the Pembroke Dock Sunderland Trust Museum in Wales, UK. Hammond’s oils, watercolors, and drawings are collected worldwide, with works hanging in homes across England, Australia, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.

Looks great in your garage, gun room, man cave, office, or workshop. The perfect gift for pilots, kids, veterans, hobbyists, collectors, and aviation enthusiasts. 

Dimensions: 18"x24"

Printed in the USA on high-quality poster paper.