Original Item. Only One Available. This is an impressive framed limited edition print of Darby Perrin’s “Round Trip”, numbered 139 out of 500 and signed beneath the image by three WWII pilots, Lloyd Neblett, Paul Hewitt, & Douglas Maltby. The large frame measures approximately 23 x 34¾”, and the print remains clear and in excellent overall condition.

Captain Lloyd Neblett of the 301st TCS, 441st TCG, flew his plane "Round Trip" to Drop Zone 'D' on 6 June, 1944; his passengers were from the 501 PIR. While over the DZ, an equipment bundle from another C-47 which was flying above Neblett's plane, landed on his right wing. He battled the controls to keep the plane from stalling as his stick of paratroopers jumped out. The plane then went out of control at 600 feet altitude, falling through a flak barrage and losing 8 feet of the right wing and 3 feet of the aileron. With aid from his co-pilot, Captain Neblett brought the plane under control with wheel and trim tabs less than 100 feet above the ground.

Flying the crippled plane home in darkness, Captain Neblett returned to his base in England and landed without any further damage to the plane. "Round Trip" was repaired and flew many subsequent missions in WW2. Captain, (later Major) Neblett received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his courage, professional skill, and initiative on the D-Day Normandy mission.

The print is signed by the following three men:

- Lloyd NEBLETT - 301st C-47 Pilot
- Paul HEWITT - 301st C-47 Crew Chief
- Douglas MALTBY - 301st WACO Pilot

The frame retains its hanging wire, and a matching numbered Certificate of Authenticity is taped to the reverse. The print itself is numbered 139 of 500, matching the limited-edition format produced for this image.

The combination of Darby Perrin’s dramatic aviation artwork, the limited edition number, signatures of three WWII airmen, and the documented D-Day story of “Round Trip” makes this an especially strong display piece for a collection focused on the Normandy invasion, U.S. Army Air Forces troop-carrier operations, or airborne history.