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"Viper" Original Acrylic 16x20 Double Matted to16x20
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After 38 years, Hill Air Force Base said goodbye to the F-16 in September of 2017. The F-16's official name was "Fighting Falcon" but "Viper" is commonly used by it's pilots and crews, due to it's perceived resemblance to the Viper snake. This painting pays homage to the men and woman who flew, maintained and supported the venerable Viper. This aircraft is from the 388th TFW, 4th TFS,(known as the "Fightin Fuujins") depicted here flying over Utah in heavy cloud formations. | ||||||||
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"Glamerous Aviation" Original Acrylic 18x24 Double Matted to16x20 |
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Frontier Airlines officially took flight on June 1, 1950. This Frontier DC-3, the "Sunliner Jackson Hole" is on final approach into Jackson Hole in July of 1965 and the passengers on the right side of this aircraft are getting a spectacular view of the majestic Grand Tetons from about 9000 feet before landing.
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"Sunliner Jackson Hole" Original Acrylic 18x24 Double Matted to16x20 |
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Frontier Airlines officially took flight on June 1, 1950. This Frontier DC-3, the "Sunliner Jackson Hole" is on final approach into Jackson Hole in July of 1965 and the passengers on the right side of this aircraft are getting a spectacular view of the majestic Grand Tetons from about 9000 feet before landing.
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"Phantom of the Skies " Original Acrylic 16x20 Double Matted to16x20 |
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The WP was put on the tail of this F-4D, to indicate she was a wolf pack wing aircraft , an honor to all wolf-packers who flew combat in Vietnam. This "Mig Killer" is the most decorated aircraft of the Vietnam War, scoring 6 kills while flown by 5 different crew. Captain Steve Ritchie and Chuck DeBellevue each scored 2 of their kills with this aircraft. Ritchie went on to become the USAF's first Ace and DeBellevue finished his tour with the highest number of kills of the Vietnam War.
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"Nostalgic Reflections " Original Acrylic 16x20 Double Matted to16x20 |
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This TWA "Super Connie" arrives after the storm clears, reflecting her nostalgia as she taxi's to the gate.
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"Stars and Bars " Original Acrylic 18x24 Double Matted to16x20 |
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This United Airlines, Boeing 737, is at a smooth cruising altitude of 30,000 feet on its way from Portland to Salt Lake City in the classic "Stars and Bars" paint scheme and with the name of "City of Medford" in August of 1973. | ||||||||
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"Western Descent " Original Acrylic 16x20 Double Matted to16x20 |
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In the old Western Airlines livery, this Boeing 737 is on approach to
Salt Lake City from Las Vegas. Although our final approach is a bit bumpy, the touch-down will be smooth as glass. | ||||||||
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"Turbulent Approach " Original Acrylic 16x20 Double Matted to16x20 |
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During the golden age of commercial aviation, the experienced pilot of this
timeless DC-3 brings her in through the storm with ease. | ||||||||
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"When I Have Your Original Acrylic 18x24 Double Matted to16x20
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The 57th medical detachment helicopter ambulance deployed to Southeast Asia grew to become part of the 1st Calvary Air Mobile Division. Charles L (Combat) Kelly was the 1st Commander of the 57th
. Several times when ordered to withdraw because of intense hostile fire, Kelly responded that he would depart only "When I have your wounded". This idea quickly became the unofficial motto of all "Dust Offs".
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"Spirit of Ronald Reagan " Original Acrylic 16x20 Double Matted to16x20 |
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This Globe Master III, was the first to be named after a U.S. President.
The 250 million dollar airlift plane can hold 170,000 pounds of humanitarian or military cargo and can fly 16 hours non-stop. This aircraft is currently based at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California. | ||||||||
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"Gonna Maker " Original Acrylic/Oil 36x48 Double Matted to16x20 |
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This painting honors “Gonna Mak’er” and her crewmen.
In July 1944, the B-29 Super fortress“Gonna Mak’er” is on final approach to Isley Field in Saipan. The aircraft carrier “Franklin” heads toward port to resupply. On April 18, 1945, 2LT Miosaburo Yamamoto of the 4th Sentai was hit when he made his run into a formation of B-29s, with his “Nick” on fire, he continued diving into the second formation of B-29s where he slammed into the right wing of the “Gonna Mak’er”. Lt Ed Cutler, Pilot of the “Texas Doll” saw the impact, breaking off the right wing and tail. He said “The No. 4 engine broke loose and climbed majestically straight up all by itself, still running”. All eleven crewmen perished. . | ||||||||
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