The Jerry W Horn Gallery presents art by William Phillips

The Doolittle Raid on Japan was always designed as a one way mission: from the carrier to friendly airfields in China by way of Tokyo. Due to early discovery by Japanese picket boats, Captain David Jones and the rest of Crew 5 (aircraft 02283) left the deck of the USS Hornet knowing their one-way trip was perilously shorter. They knew that their B-25 did not have the range to make those friendly airfields, and getting to the China coast or past Japanese-occupied China would take great skill and uncommon luck. At a small break in the cloud cover over Chu Chow the members of Crew 5, who could coax their aircraft no further, left the plane, trusting their parachutes, the wind and the Chinese people to lead them to safety.

In Chinese folklore the lóng, or dragon, symbolizes all that is good: abundance, prosperity, good fortune, nobility, and divine protection, as well as the Chinese people themselves. The dragon is believed to be the benevolent guardian of water, as well as life-giving rain and storms. As they tumbled into the stormy night sky, David Jones and his crew entrusted their safety—and their lives—to the arms of the dragon.

The Chinese paid dearly for the aid and shelter they provided to American soldiers. In the Zhejiang-Jiangxi Campaign, Japanese forces killed an estimated 250,000 Chinese civilians as retaliation and intimidation to prevent further assistance of American soldiers. The brave sacrifices of the Chinese saved many lives and solidified the American people in their determination to succeed. William S. Phillips inspiring new limited edition Into the Arms of the Dragon pays tribute to the combined efforts of two nations. Both the Fine Art Limited Edition Giclée Canvas and Fine Art Limited Edition Giclée Print of this spectacular image have been signed by surviving members of Doolittle’s Raiders.

ACCOMPANIMENT TO THE SYMPHONY OF SPRING click on image for enlargement	DESCRIPTION Spring has arrived in the coastal town of Phillips Bay and so has the annual music festival—one of the most anticipated events of the year. While the audience gathers ‘round the gazebo to look and listen while three musicians warm up, the rest of thequartet—a violinist—practices her strings solo. (Perhaps she’s a bit nervous?) A magical moment for sure, the longer light of day is still evident as the full moon rises, and the street lamps and walkwaylights come on as a lovely overture to the symphonyof spring.	Paper edition: 750 s/n Image size: 15 x30 Price: $175.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM ARTIST PROOF AVIALABLE PRICE: $265.00 Artist enhanced canvas: 550/s/n Image size:18x36 Price: $695.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM
A CHRISTMAS EVE DELIVERY click on image for enlargement	Christmas Eve Delivery is the third in William S. Phillips’ “Inns of Christmas Series,” having previously delighted his scores of loyal collectors with Christmas Eve at the Winchester Inn and Winter Visitors at the Kringle Hill Inn (right, both Sold Out at Publisher). This year, Phillips captures the spirit of the season with a heartwarming Christmas Eve tale. “An unusual Christmas Eve snowstorm has descended upon North Carolina bringing holiday travel to a near standstill,” Phillips explains.“Highways and airports are closed, forcing travelers to find shelter as the roads are cleared. For the fortunate family who has checked into the Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden, it will prove to be a most wonderful Christmas experience.The Inn’s gracious owners, John and Patty Byrne, knowing their guests disappointment at not spending Christmas Eve with loved ones, have sent for a Christmas tree with all the trimmings to be delivered to their room.A young boy with his faithful friend has volunteered to provide the delivery service in his wagon. After an elegant Christmas Eve dinner and some eggnog and spiced cider with cookies by the fire, our stranded travelers will return to a room decorated with the cheerful glow of a very special Christmas Eve tree.”	Canvas edition: 250 s/n Image size: 20 x 15 Price: $650.00 Ships in 5 to 7 days SHIPPING INCLUDED ON THIS ITEM
ADVANTAGE EAGLE click on image for enlargement	.Advantage Eagle’ is a term that will be heard frequently as long as the F-15 is flying,” says artistBill Phillips. Phillips likes the Eagle’s capabilities: mach 2.5 and an unrefueled range of 1300 to1500 miles with the centerline tank in use.In his painting, the artist shows the F-15 screaming over the Arizona desert on a training mission. “To impart a feeling of power and motion, the landscape in my painting is at a slight angle and the foreground is blurred as theEagle roars by at about 500 knots	Paper edition: 750 s/n Image size: 22 1/2 x 27 1/2 Price: $475.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM ARTIST PROOF AVAILABLE PRICE: $695.00 FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM return to artist proof list
ALONE NO MORE click on image for enlargement	Sweet Rose OGrady flew 124 missions, and Alone No More chronicles one of them. “She is returning from a mission with battle damage,’ says Phillips. “She’ddropped behind the formation and was alone in the vast European skies—one of the things most feared by bomber crews, because then they became easy prey for the fighters of the Third Reich. But now Rosie is joined by two Spitfire Mark XI’s of the 241^st Squadron. They will escort her home to England. Rosie and her crew are Alone No More.”	Paper edition: 850 s/n Image size: 10 7/8 x 33 1/2 Price: Temp out of stock Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM PRICE: SOLD REE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM return to artist proof list
AMERICA ON THE MOVE	In June, 1968,the aircraft carrier America took up her position in dangerous waters. Seen here launching an F-4, while an A-4 prepares to launch, the U.S.S. America begins her tour of duty off the coast of Vietnam.On her deck are an A-3 Skywarrior (in front of the island) and two RAmongthe Columns of Thor has double meaning to it,” says renowned aviation artist WilliamS. Phillips. “In Norse mythology, Thor is the god of thunder and war. These B-24s from the 409^thBomb Squadron, 23^rd Bomb Group, are in column formation, literally flying among Thor’s cloud columns. They are escorted by P-51s from the 361^st Fighter Squadron , 356^th Fighter Group, as they return from their targets in Germany.” Phillips depicts the aircraft flying fromthe deeper, brooding colors that are symbolic of war into the lighter skies of safety and peace. The uncamouflaged silver color scheme of the planes represents Allied superiority and the coming end of the war.A-5’s. A cruiser and a destroyer stand in the background.Above four A-4’s fly in formation while an HC-7 Seasprite helicopter transits between the cruiser and the America.	Paper edition: 1500 s/n Image size: 24 x 30 1/4 Price: $495.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM
AMONG THE COLUMNS OF THOR click on image for enlargement Countersigned in pencil by Donald J. Strait, commander, 361st Fighter Squadron; Clinton DeWitt Burdick, pilot, 361st Fighter Squadron; K.O. Dessert, commander, 409th Bomb Squadron; Edwin C.Baker, pilot, 409th Bomb Squadron		Paper edition: 1000 s/n Image size: 18 x 30 Price: $295.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM ARTIST PROOF AVAILABLE PRICE: $395.00 REE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM return to artist proof list
An Evening to Remember Lake Tahoe click on image for enlargement	In the summer of 1941, the United States is still at peace although the winds of war are blowing through Europe. On the warm evening depicted in William S. Phillips' An Evening to Remember, invited guests begin to arrive at the George Whittell Mansion (the Thunderbird Lodge at Lake Tahoe) for a festive evening of cards and conversation. Born in 1881, George Whittell Jr. was fabulously wealthy and was one of the more notorious playboys of his time. His life was fast paced and privileged, and his real ambition was to live life to its fullest, enjoying the fruits of his wealth unencumbered by the worries of productivity or work. Determined to exploit his position, he began building a retreat designed by Nevada Architect Frederick De Longchamps. By 1936, Whittell controlled nearly one third of the Tahoe Basin, including 27 miles of shoreline. Ironically, in doing so, Whittell helped to preserve the national beauty of Lake Tahoe and build what was to become one of the great historical landmarks on the lake-The Thunderbird Lodge	Canvas Edition: 250 s/n Image size: 34 x 17 Price: $950.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM
AND NOW THE TRAP click on image for enlargement	It is 1945 inthe Pacific. Three F6F Hellcats are shown returning to the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-12) after a routine patrol. The majority of thepatrol flight was over, as was the majority of the war,but for these Hellcat pilots and the Allied military, there were still some very important things to do. “For these planes,” says renowned aviation artist William S. Phillips, “it was a trap’--landing on the relatively small, moving deck and catching the arresting cable with the plane’s tail hook. For the military as a whole, it was winning the war.”	Paper edition: 850 s/n Image size: 33 x 23 1/2 Price: $295.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days (low inventory) FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM ARTIST PROOF AVIALABLE PRICE: $375.00 Low inventory FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM return to artist proof list
AND THE LIGHT SHALL PREVAIL click on image for enlargement	As Bill Phillips tells us, "My wife Kristiand I have enjoyed several trips recently to the coastline along Oregonand California and one day we witnessed a storm that inspired the image here. The morning dawned gray with a strong wind, the sea as fierce as I’ve ever seen it, the waves crashing against the shore and throwing their spray skyward. We watched as afternoon waned and stood in awe as the sun broke through, bringing life to sea and sky. I thought of Psalm 27:1, ‘The Lord, is, my light and my salvation...’ for He, like a lighthouse, beckons us from the storms of life into the shelter of His love."	Paper edition: 950 s/n Image size: 18 x 27 Price: $195.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM
APPLE CREEK YACHT CLUB click on image for enlargement		Paper edition: 550 s/n Image size: 25 x 20 Price: $185.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM Artist enhanced canvas: 250/s/n Image size:30 x24 Price: $795.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days (low inventory) FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM
THE BEGINNING OF THE END click on image for enlargement An historic limited edition fine art print countersigned in pencil by Brigadier General Paul W. Tibbets, pilot; Tomas W. Ferebee, bombadier; Theodore J. "Dutch" Van Kirk, navigator; Richard Nelson, radio operator; and first time signer Morris R. Jeppson, Bomb Electronics Officers.	The flight of the Enola Gay and the capture of Iwo Jima, were two of the most significant events of World War II. I wanted, in some small way, to pay tribute to those who captured the island fortress even as I paid homage to the United States Army Air Forces and the crew of the Enola Gay for the mission. Both events hastened the end of the war and made the invasion of the Japanese homeland unnecessary. - William S. Phillips	Paper edition: 1000 s/n Image size: 27 x 23 Price: $795.00 Ships in 5 to 7 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM
BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE click on image for enlargement	As the firework displays light up the night sky with a dazzling palette of color, we know it’s time to celebrate summer at the Bay View Inn. The 150-year-old lodge features one of the most picturesque views in the Phillips Bay Highlands. The Inn is as renowned for the sumptuous meals served on a stone terrace overlooking both the Inner and Outer bays as it is for its nightly displays of patriotism during the month of July. This night, classic auto's are featured at the twilight cruise from dockside through Phillips Bay culminating with dancing to live music from the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s. If you’re lucky enough to find a spot on the west garden lawn across from the heart-shaped pond, you’ve got “The best seat in the house.”	Paper edition: 550 s/n Image size: 24 x 19 1/8 Price: $185.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days SHIPPING INCLUDED ON THIS ITEM Artist enhanced canvas: 300 s/n Imagesize: 30x24 Price: $775.00 Ships in 2 to 3 days FREE SHIPPING ON THIS ITEM