Lulubelle - F4U Corsair - Profile Art
by Tommy Anderson
Title
Lulubelle - F4U Corsair - Profile Art
Artist
Tommy Anderson
Medium
Digital Art - Art
Description
This Vought F4U-1A Corsair named "Lulubelle" was flown by Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington USMC in the Solomon Islands. Major Boyington was the commanding officer of VMF-214 the "Black Sheep" Squadron.
Major Boyington was a highly decorated American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross.
Boyington was initially a P-40 Warhawk combat pilot with the legendary "Flying Tigers" (1st American Volunteer Group) in the Republic of China Air Force in Burma at the end of 1941 and part of 1942; during the military conflict between China and Japan, and the beginning of World War II.
In September 1942, he rejoined the Marine Corps (aviator since 1937). In early 1943, he deployed to the South Pacific and began flying on combat missions as a Marine F4U Corsair fighter pilot. In September 1943, he took command of U.S. Marine Corps fighter squadron VMF-214 ("Black Sheep"). In January 1944, Boyington, outnumbered by Japanese "Zero" planes, was shot down into the Pacific Ocean after downing an enemy plane (he destroyed 28 enemy planes). He was captured by a Japanese submarine crew and was a prisoner of war for over a year and a half. He was released shortly before the surrender of Japan.
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December 25th, 2014
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Comments (2)
Tommy Anderson
Randy, Thank you so much for appreciating my artwork. You two have a Merry Christmas.
Randy Rosenberger
I am very happy that you provided this fine piece of art to share with your fellow artists and all potential customers out there. This is a very worthy piece of beauty and is deserving of being Featured in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Hope the New Year brings lots of sales for you and I wish you the best over the upcoming holiday season and may your New Year be blessed, prosperous, and joyful. Forever Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger