"One Minute in Hell" Limited edition print — Hand signed by ten veterans from the squadron

One of four WWII aviation in the Pacific prints signed by men who were involved in those campaigns. "One Minute in Hell" — On November 2, 1943, the Fifth Air Force executed a major low-altitude attack on the Japanese naval base at Rabaul, New Britain, utilizing B-25 strafer-bombers. Among the first to strike were 1/Lt. James A. Hungerpiller in his plane, SLEEPY TIME GAL, and 1/Lt. J. E. Orr, both flying at mast-height as they targeted enemy ships. Despite facing intense anti-aircraft fire, Lt. Hungerpiller successfully bombed two destroyers, while Lt. Orr engaged a merchant vessel. As Lt. Hungerpiller's aircraft suffered heavy damage from anti-aircraft artillery, he lost altitude and directed his plane toward two anchored heavy cruisers. The painting vividly captures SLEEPY TIME GAL, trailing fire and smoke, as it crosses the bow of the cruiser Haguro. Lt. Orr is depicted in the foreground, attacking the merchant ship. Due to severe damage from an explosion, Lt. Hungerpiller's plane ul