Out of the Dragon's Den
by Richard Taylor
| It was the morning of Monday, 18 April 1942 and, taking a final look at the carrier rapidly disappearing into the distance, the B-25s headed west on what each of the five man crews knew was a one-way ride. With luck they might make it to Nationalist China but first they had an important mission to complete - destination Tokyo! Richard Taylor’s powerful painting depicts the scene immediately after the Raiders had carried out their mission. One of the last B- 25 Mitchell's, having successfully bombed its target, makes its escape towards mainland China. As the navigator sets the new course, their path takes them close to targets hit by other Raiders, dark columns of smoke rising rapidly from the burning oil and carnage below. |
| Overall size: 20½" x 29" | Available in the following editions |
| 250 | Limited edition | Signed by three of the Doolittle Raiders. (includes signed companion print) | $175 |
| 125 | Collectors edition | Signed by four of the Doolittle Raiders. (includes signed companion print) - sold out | |
| 25 | Artist's proof | Signed by four of the Doolittle Raiders. (includes signed companion print) | $245 |
| Limited edition signatures | ||
| Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole | Staff Sergeant David J. Thatcher | Master Sergeant Edward J. Saylor |
| Collectors edition signatures | ||
| Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole | Staff Sergeant David J. Thatcher | Master Sergeant Edward J. Saylor |
| Major Thomas C. Griffin | ||
 The U.S.S. Hornet |
| Every print (all editions) is issued with a copy of this signed companion print, reproduced from an original pencil drawing by Richard, creating a historic two-print portfolio. Each graphite is personally signed by a veteran of the USS Hornet that was involved in the Doolittle Raid: Aviation Machinist 1st Class George E H. Maynor |