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Colonel John W Mitchell

One of the most famous fighter leaders of WWII, John Mitchell joined the Service in 1934. In a career spanning 24 years, he flew no fewer than 457 combat missions, taking part in the Campaigns of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, and later flying jets in Korea. John Mitchell was responsible for planning, navigating and leading the most successful long distance intercept in aviation history, culminating in the demise of Admiral Yamamoto. This highly decorated Ace is credited with 16 air victories. He died on 15th November 1995.

Colonel John W Mitchell - Signed Aviation Art

Lightning Strike by Robert Taylor. One edition. The edition features 3 additional signature(s). £450.00

Bogeys Eleven O Clock High by Robert Taylor 2 editions. Both editions feature up to 9 additional signatures. £250.00 - £325.00

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Bogeys Eleven O Clock High by Robert Taylor Doug Canning breaks radio silence to call the sighting of Admiral Yamamotos flight over the pacific island of Bourganville, 18 April 1943. After a two and a half hour, four hundred mile flight just above the waves, mission leader John Mitchell and his 16 ship raiding party push their P-38s to full power to complete one of the most remarkable ambushes in aviation history.