David Johnson - 4th Marines
Helped repulse Japanese landings
Corregidor

Frank Maselskis - 4th Marines
Helped repulse Japanese landings
Corregidor

GICLEE EDITION
100 limited edition canvas reproductions
Each canvas has been hand signed by artist John D. Shaw
Size: 22 x 40, arrives rolled in a tube, $495.00 + FREE SH
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MAIN EDITION II - SOLD OUT
150 limited edition prints, numbered 301- 450
autographed by John D. Shaw and VT-51 pilots Jack Guy, John Raquepau, and VF-51 Hellcat Ace Robert Maxwell.

GALLERY EDITION - SOLD OUT
150 limited edition prints
Each print has been hand signed by artist John D. Shaw

Valor Studios undertook the "Avengers of the Philippines" project thanks to the encouragement of our friend Leo Nadeau. Leo had been President Bush's gunner in WWII, before and after Bush was shot down over the island of Chichi-Jima. Before that mission, the squadron intel officer, LTJG Ted White bumped Leo from the roster and rode along in Leo's place. Both White and gunner Arm2 John Delaney would lose their lives that day. The submarine Finback would rescue Bush and return him to the USS San Jacinto, where he was reunited with Leo and assigned a new gunner, Joe Reichert. Together, they returned to action and completed their tours, culminating in the Nov. 14, 1944 mission depicted in "Avengers of the Philippines."

Our friend Leo, who introduced Valor Studios and this project to Pres. Bush, died on Veterans Day of 2006 from cancer. Although he died before the painting was completed, the project brought him joy near the end. He critiqued concept sketches and shared fleeting memories in an effort to make "Avengers of the Philippines" an immortal tribute to the unit he loved and to Bush, to whom, Valor Studios delivered Leo's last message: "Serving with you, Mr. Bush, was the honor of my life."

John D. Shaw has pursued his art and graphics career since 1985. Born in 1961, this native of Carson City, Nevada has always maintained an interest in creating both fine and commercial art. As an illustrator, Shaw has created artwork for a variety of clients such as Lucasfilms Ltd., Kellogg's, Major League Baseball, Coast Federal Bank of California, etc.

Shaw's work took a major new emphasis in 1993, when he began creating paintings with an historical aviation theme. With special attention to the World War II era, his depictions of these aircraft, people and their missions have won national awards.

His artwork has adorned the covers of national magazines, from Private Pilot's Aviation Art Gallery, to Challenge Publications' Aviation Art, to Primedia's World War II and Aviation History.

John Shaw's previous works command hefty secondary market value; in addition to Black Sheep Squadron and Hornet's Nest, and Red Tail Angels now trade for over $1,000 each. Publisher Proofs of "We Were a Band of Brothers," one of his greatest projects, now trade routinely for more than $2,800!