"It's November 1943," Kodera says," and
these are two Douglas SBD-5's from Squadron VB-12 of the USS Saratoga. They are starting Operation Cherryblossom -
a maneuver which signaled the beginning of the end of the war in the Pacific."

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USS Saratoga

Douglas SBD-5 "Halsey's Surprise"

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Craig possesses a great deal of flight time, who else could capture all those vibrant colors? Best cloud painter on earth!! By the way, this Artist proof is from Craig's personal collection, as well as other artist proofs you'll be seeing on our website.

 

Vice Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey
(left) and Admiral John S. McCain, Sr.