Destination Tokyo | Anthony Saunders

The daring raid on Tokyo, led by Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle on April 18, 1942, remains one of WWII’s most audacious operations. Launching 16 B-25 Mitchell bombers from the USS Hornet’s cramped, heaving deck, Doolittle and his crews embarked on a one-way mission to bomb industrial targets in Tokyo and disrupt Japanese war production. Their goal was to sow doubt in enemy minds and divert resources to homeland defense, which they achieved. The raid also served to uplift American morale after Pearl Harbor, proving the nation’s resolve. Doolittle’s leadership and the crew’s courage inspired a belief that victory, though costly, was within reach.

Anthony’s commemorative painting captures the moment Doolittle’s B-25 lifts off the Hornet’s rain-soaked deck, leading his squadron into history.

Signature: Each print is individually numbered and signed by artist Anthony Saunders. To commemorate this historic Anniversary every print has been personally signed by one of the most highly regarded veterans to fly on the Doolittle Raid:

•  Lieutenant Colonel Edward J. Saylor

Dimensions: 31.5 x 24 Inches

Release Date: 2017