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he T-38 Talon is a 2 seat, twin-engine, supersonic jet trainer. First flown in 1959, the Talon has been in service with the US Air Force, US Navy and NASA. The aircraft was also flown by the USAF Thunderbirds from 1974 to 1983. On February 18, 1962, a T-38 set 4 time-to-climb world records to 3,000, 6,000, 9.000 and 12,000 meters. With a top speed of Mach 1.3 and impressive climbing ability the Talon became known as “The White Rocket”.
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Beautiful machine Gray. Great work on the polished metal surface.
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Thank you Steve and Ioannis.
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Known as the Dragon Lady, the U-2 is a high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft. First flown in 1955, the U-2 has been steadily upgraded and has been in service for over 50 years. The U-2 is designed to operate at 70,000 feet or more. It carries a wide range of sensors and cameras to gather a multitude of intelligence information. The U-2S version features a redesigned airframe being enlarged nearly 30%. It has increased fuel capacity and features under-wing pods. The U-2 remains the most capable and reliable ISR platform flying today - manned or unmanned.
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Thank you Andrew.
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The F-94C version of the Starfire was designed to do one thing, intercept and shoot down Soviet Tu-4 bombers (copies of the American B-29). The aircraft's entire armament consisted of rockets. The Starfire was an interim design until more advanced aircraft could be deployed. Nevertheless, the aircraft proved itself during the 1953 Red Sun exercise when the F-94C intercepted and "shot down" several B-36 Peacemaker bombers. The Starfire's short time in service ended when the type was phased out in 1959. There are quite a few surviving Starfires on display in museums around the United States.
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Thanks Starfighter, Harry and Stephane. My paintings are done digitally using Photoshop and Corel Painter.
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World War I saw the rapid advancement of aerial warfare. Machines made largely of wood and fabric piloted by men without parachutes. Perhaps the two most iconic fighters of the war were the Sopwith Camel and the Fokker Triplane. The types were a relatively equal match but it was the Sopwith Camel which downed more enemy machines than any other airplane in the war. The Camel could be a handful to fly but it was nimble, quick and well armed. In the hands of an experienced pilot it was a formidable foe. My print is a tribute to these iconic birds of prey from the dawn of the flying era.
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Thanks Gray. The Seasprite has been one of my favorite helicopters since the 70s.
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Nice work Gray. I like your unique perspective on the P-80.
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Beautiful airplane. The old gal looks splendid in the vintage Delta colors.
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Beautiful work Gray. Well composed scene with good action.
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Entering service in 1962, the SH-2 Seasprite proved to be a durable and adaptable design. Remanufactured in 1968 to utilize two jet engines, the Seasprite was a powerful performer. The Seasprite was used in various roles including rescue of downed airmen in Vietnam and antisubmarine missions as the SH-2F. The last Seaprites to serve with the US Navy were retired in 2001 but the upgraded SH-2G Super Seasprite continues to serve with the Royal New Zealand Air Force. This print depicts the SH-2F Seasprite as it appeared in service with the “Easyriders” of HSL-37.
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That is a good looking profile. Very cool that you have Joe Sutter's signature.
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Nice work Gray. I like the "B" model P-40 better than the "E".
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Cool profile. I like the caricature nature of it.
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Awesome piece of work Gray!
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Thanks crakerjazz and Gray. Things are ok.
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Thank you very much everyone. This piece was painted digitally. I estimate it took about 40 hours.
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Designed originally as a carrier based, nuclear bomber, the RA-5C Vigilante really came into its own as a reconnaissance aircraft. The Vigilante was a very fast aircraft with top speed in excess of Mach 2.0. During the Vietnam War, the RA-5C performed the role of tactical reconnaissance. Vigilantes would photograph the target before and after a strike. Usually escorted by F-4 Phantom II fighters, the Vigi's only defense was it's speed. The escorting fighters sometimes had a hard time keeping pace with a Vigilante on the move. This print depicts the RA-5C Vigilante at the start of a reconnaissa
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Great piece Bob.
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e F-100 Super Sabre was the world's first production aircraft capable of exceeding the speed of sound in level flight. The "Hun" served with the US Air Force extensively during the Vietnam War. The four units equipped with the Super Sabre flew more sorties during the war than 15,000 P-51 Mustangs flew during WWII. They were the longest serving US fighter bomber in the war and were used as MiG CAP for 105 Thunderchiefs, Misty FAC, Wild Weasel and close air support roles. The F-100 truly earned its reputation as one of the great airplanes of the era.
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Thanks Clif and Steve. I would love to see a nice build of the Black Widow.
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The P-61 Black Widow was designed as a night fighter. Equipped with a state of the art radar, 4 machine guns and 4 cannon, the Black Widow was as deadly as its namesake. On the night of August 15, 1945, Lee Kendall was flying a P-61 named “Lady In The Dark” on patrol. An unknown aircraft was acquired on radar and “Lady In The Dark” gave chase. Realizing her had been spotted, the pilot of the unknown aircraft attempted countermeasures and evasive maneuvers but to no avail. As the Black Widow closed in, the panicked pilot inadvertently flew his aircraft into the ground. Since Japan surrendered e