T.R. Wiebe & Walter N. Nelson Signed 'Scratch One Flat Top' 11x16 Lithograph (AIV)

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Delve into the adrenaline-fueled action of World War II with this extraordinary find: a hand-signed 11 1/2 X 16 lithograph titled """"Scratch One Flat Top"""" by acclaimed artist Stan Stokes. Authenticated by AI-Verified authentication services, this captivating lithograph immortalizes the courage and valor of WWII pilots T.R. Wiebe and Walter N. Nelson.







In """"Scratch One Flat Top,"""" Stan Stokes masterfully depicts a thrilling aerial battle as U.S. Navy pilots engage in a daring attack on an enemy aircraft carrier. Against a backdrop of turbulent skies and billowing smoke, the aircraft swoop and dive with precision, their pilots determined to strike a decisive blow against the enemy.







The hand-signed signatures of T.R. Wiebe and Walter N. Nelson, distinguished WWII pilots, add an extra layer of authenticity and historical significance to this lithograph, making it a prized addition to any collection.







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Don't miss your chance to own this rare piece of military memorabilia. Bid now and make this hand-signed Stan Stokes lithograph of """"Scratch One Flat Top,"""" authenticated by AI-Verified authentication services, the centerpiece of your collection. Honor the bravery and sacrifice of WWII pilots T.R. Wiebe and Walter N. Nelson and commemorate their remarkable achievements in the skies. Place your bid today and let this extraordinary piece of history soar into your collection! ""







Ted Wiebe joined the USN in 193 8, and was sent to San Diego for training. He served as a crewman on the USS Lexington, and in 1940 he applied for and was accepted for Bombsight and Stabilized Bombing Approach Equipment School. Following graduation he was assigned to Torpedo Squadron Two onboard the Lady Lex. The Lex, along with the Yorktown and Enterprise were based at Pearl Harbor. Fortunately the three American carriers were not in port on December 7 . Wiebe remembers the attack on the Shoho on May 7, 1942. They made their first run on the Shoho from the port side, but their torpedo wasn't released. They came around and made a run on the starboard side of the Japanese carrier. They were right down on the water and closing fast, as the Zeros in the area were preoccupied with S13Ds. They released their torpedo at about 250 yards and executed a climbing right turn over the bow of the Shoho. Later in the War Wiebe served onboard the USS Saratoga under command of the British Eastern Fleet. Wiebe retired from the Navy following the War, and worked for General Dynamics on the Atlas Missile project. He left General Dynamics in 1963 and joined Bank of America. Following a period of running his own business, Ted went to work in the restaurant and bar supply industry from which he retired in 1982. He has been married for 55 years, and currently does volunteer work with the Chula Vista, CA Police Dept. Nelson's awards include the DFC, the Air Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. Walter Nelson was born in Minnesota in 1920 and joined the Navy in 1939. Following three months of training at the Great Lakes boot camp he reported aboard the USS Lexington. He served as a radioman before being transferred to Torpedo Squadron Two. He was trained in aerial gunnery and joined the crew of a TBD Devastator with Ted Wiebe and Lt. Farrington, the pilot. Married just before the Pearl Harbor attack, Nelson missed the attack on December 7 th , as he was ferrying ground crew for a USMC Fighter squadron aboard his TBD to Johnson Island. Nelson remembers watching Butch O'Hare down five aircraft on an early mission. He flew a raid against Japanese forces in New Guinea which destroyed several ships including two heavy cruisers. On May 7, 1942 a large Japanese fleet was sighted in the Coral Sea. Nelson's TBD attacked the Shoho and they put their 'fish' into the Japanese carrier's bow. On May 8th Nelson was in action again, and his squadron was attacked by a large force of Japanese fighters on their return. They were shot at by their own fleet, but somehow managed to get their TBD down on the Lady Lex' deck. With no fuel available due to the fires on board, they would later abandon ship and board the Destroyer Phelps, which would later sink the Lex. Nelson returned to the States after his first combat tour and was later assigned to V17- 17 on the USS Hornet where he served until the end of the War. He rejoined the Navy during the Korean War serving with antisubmarine squadrons in several locations. He retired from the Navy\after 30 years of service. Nelson's awards include the D17C, the Air Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the American befense Service Medal."

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