USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. (P) AIT338 this extraordinary aircraft made several

this extraordinary aircraft made several successful flights before the project was curtailed by the war's end

Image size 40 inches x 26 inches (102cm x 66cm)

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A Vought A-7 Corsair of VA-146 makes its final approach to the sprawling deck of the USS America

USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. (P) AIT338 this extraordinary aircraft made severalDHM731P. USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. In February 1945, 850 square miles of volcanic rock became the most strategically important island in the South Pacific. From Iwo Jima heavy bombers would be able to raid Japanese cities almost at will. Even with its overwhelming military might, the Americans would have to pay a heavy price for such a seemingly small island. Original painting by Anthony Saunders. Image size 30