USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. (AP) PER372 500 Royal Auxiliary Air Force

500 Royal Auxiliary Air Force Squadron over Dunkirk at the time the British Expeditionary Force was evacuating from the beaches

Image size 28 inches x 15 inches (71cm x 38cm)

is now preserved in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard on public display and is still a commissioned warship in the Royal Navy

at least nine torpedoes struck their targets

USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. (AP) PER372 500 Royal Auxiliary Air ForceDHM731AP. USS Tennessee During the Landings at Iwo Jima by Anthony Saunders. In February 1945, 850 square miles of volcanic rock became the most strategically important island in the South Pacific. From Iwo Jima heavy bombers would be able to raid Japanese cities almost at will. Even with its overwhelming military might, the Americans would have to pay a heavy price for such a seemingly small island. Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24