This is one of a series of paintings by R.G. that depicts the "Battle of Midway". It depicts scenes that are based on actual interviews of pilots that were directly involved in this historic battle. This series of paintings accurately captures the ferocity of the battle and the heroic actions of our naval pilots that was never recorded on film.

The key to winning the battle was the skill and courage of our navy pilots flying the Douglas SBD Dive Bomber. It was a turning point in the war in the Pacific during WWII.