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American battleship histories. American naval
battleship USS Missouri. Battleship website dedicated to the history of USS
Missouri from their launch to their participation in major wars also notice
board for naval historians & families of ex-crew of USS Missouri. Built
by the New York Navy yard and launched 29th January 1944, commissioned
into the US navy ion the 11th June 1944, serve din the Pacific theatre
only and used mainly for carrier escort, she was damaged by a kamikaze
off Okinawa 11th April 1945. and served until 1955 in the US Navy from
1948 to 1950 she was used as a training ship, recommissioned for the
Korean War, and again in 1986 and fought in the Gulf war, and stayed
in service until 13th January 1995 when she was removed from service. |
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USS Missouri, 1950s.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
XMP5042
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP5042 |
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Preparing for the Storm by Mark Churms.
USS Sacramento (AOE-1) refueling Iowa Class battleships: USS Missouri (BB-63) and USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in the Persian Gulf, 1991. They prepare for Desert Storm, and war against Iraq to liberate Kuwait from Saddam Husseins occupying forces.
Limited edition of 750 high quality art paper prints. Image size 17 inches x 8 inches (43cm x 20cm). Price £90.00 Limited edition of 750 high quality art paper prints. Image size 30 inches x 14 inches (76cm x 36cm). Price £260.00 Limited edition of 750 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 14 inches (76cm x 36cm). Price £390.00 Limited edition of 750 giclee canvas prints. Image size 17 inches x 8 inches (43cm x 20cm). Price £140.00
ITEM CODE MC0001
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Victory Flyover by Robert Taylor.
The mass flyover, Toyko Bay, 1945, heralding the surrender on board USS Missouri.
Signed limited edition of 850 prints. Paper size 32 inches x 24 inches (81cm x 61cm). Price £750.00 Signed by John Mremyer, Hi Lamar, CW Nimitz, Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth A Walsh, Jeff de Blanc, Bob Galer, Ray Hawkins, Bill Stewart and Colonel James E Swett USMC MOH.
ITEM CODE AX0033
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Setting of the Sun by Randall Wilson.
USS Missouri and HMS King George V head south to Tokyo for the surrender, after completing the last shore bombardment of mainland Japan, 1945.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 17 inches x 13 inches (43cm x 33cm). Price £37.80 Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 13 inches (43cm x 33cm). Price £95.00 Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
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