falcon012 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The OV-1 Mohawk is a battlefield reconnaissance aircraft that served with the US Army. Although it did have the capability to carry armament, most missions in the Mohawk were flown unarmed. The more glamorous fighter aircraft of the day tended to get all the headlines but the Mohawk performed its vital mission admirably. Seating two, a pilot and technical observer (TO), a typical photo recon mission would see the Mohawk flying low level passes below tree top level. Sometimes the enemy would string cables at low level in hopes of snagging a low flying Mohawk. The low flying airplane made an attractive target for the enemy and an airplane would often return to base with bullet holes. The Mohawk had a long service life and flew missions in the Gulf War as well as Vietnam. The Mohawk was generally loved by those who flew and maintained it. Although it was retired, there are still several air-worthy Mohawks flying today. This print is a tribute this beloved machine and those who served with her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gray Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Super piece of work as always, Mark. You just keep upping the bar. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Mark, Yep I agree , you set the standards on aviation artwork quite high and this is WONDROUS.. THE art work is more fascinating due to its background story. Sir, AMAZING Painting. :wub: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks Gray and Holmes. I figured it was about time the Mohawk got a little love. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 That is tremendously realistic Mark. As I scrolled down the page I thought I was looking at a reference photo before you showed your painting. It was only when I got to the title that I realised it was the painting. Beautiful work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thanks Gray and Holmes. I figured it was about time the Mohawk got a little love. :)/> Couldn't agree with you more.. So hats next ...looking forward to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Four Corners Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Incredible work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Art Eggers Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Love this piece! Great job! Love all of your work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted July 3, 2013 Author Share Posted July 3, 2013 Thank you Four Corners and Art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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