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"The Animal" |
| Low and fast over the jungle of Viet-Nam, an animal appears from the smoke, destroying anything in its path. This "Animal" is 69-291, an F-4E Phantom (specifications) from the 4th TFS, 366th TFW. Flying on the deck to avoid SAM missles and following his wingman down low on their bombing run, the pilot presses thru the smoke and debris from exploding bombs, while the WSO notices palm trees are exploding after being hit by the right wing. This brute of an aircraft however, can handle the punishment and is ready to dish out more. Aircraft 291, was flown by Captains Sam White and Frank Bettine of the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS), 366th Tactical Fighter Wing. |
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| Click on aircraft cockpit for background info. |
Original Painting 60" x 36" - Acrylic on Canvas |
| Limited Edition of 750 hand-signed and numbered lithographs (38" x 24") |
| 35 Veteran Edition, 75 Artist Proofs and 10 Gallery Proofs |
| Cdr. Fred Ferrazzano, Ltc. Max Jesperson, Gen. Jerry Larson, Ltc. Richard Toliver, Cpt. Ted. G. Vallas and Major John Postgate signed the remaining artist proofs; view presentation to Tailhook |
| All of these gentlemen are members of our Rogue's Gallery |
| Featured on rear cover of "Smoke Trails", Quarterly Journal of F-4 Phantom Society, Vol 7, #3, 1993 |
| Featured in "Last Mission over Saigon, Aviation History Magazine", Ric Hunter; Jan 2001 |
| Original painting displayed in the private collection of Mr. Paul Link |
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