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| Aviation Lithographs | ||||
The Animal | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| 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 from the 4th TPS, 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. 'Artist Proofs' are signed by two veteran pilots. | ||||
Full House - Aces High | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| On November 21, 1944, the 8th Air Force launched 995 B-17 Flying Fortresses and 366 B-24 Liberators with the petroleum facilities near Merseburg, Germany as their primary target. After releasing their bombs over the target, “Nine-O-Nine” and “Outhouse Mouse”, two B-17Gs from the 91st Bomb Group, are seen flying over the Holland coastline as they head back towards their base at Bassingbourn, England. Escorting the two bombers are three aces from the 352nd Fighter Group; Major George Preddy (26.83 air-to-air) in “Cripes A’ Mighty”, Lt. Col. John C Meyers (24 air-to-air) in “Petie 3rd”, and Capt. Bill Whisner (15.5 air-to-air) in “Moonbeam McSwine”. These three aces ‘wiggle’ their wings to notify the bomber pilots that the “little friends” are leaving the formation. Capt. Bill Whisner, having shot down six enemy fighters during the mission, breaks away from the bombers to take the lead and head for their base at Bodney, England. It’s this moment that the painting captures. The 'Limited Edition' prints are signed by 13 veterans and the 'Artist Proofs' are signed by 15 veterans, including pilots, tail gunner, nose artists and POWs. | ||||
| Musick's Trippe | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| On November 22, 1935, Captain Edwin C. Musick flew the Pan American Airways System “China Clipper” (Martin M-130 flying boat) on its maiden flight from San Francisco, California, to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Mr. Juan Trippe, who founded Pan American Airways in 1927 and flew the China Clipper with Charles Lindbergh on her acceptance flight, was instrumental in developing Trans-Pacific commercial flight. Although only three Martin M-130 flying boats were built, these seaplanes became some of America’s most famous aircraft. Known for their luxury, two of these renowned flying boats accumulated 12,718,200 passenger miles by 1940. The China Clipper, which flew for ten years and was one of the gems of the Pan American fleet, is seen here flying past Diamond Head, Hawaii, on the last leg of its flight to Paradise. | ||||
| Shock Waves | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| Two F-14A Tomcats from Fighter Squadron Two (VF-2), known as the 'Bounty Hunters' from Miramar, California, surpassing the speed of sound (Mach One) as they thunder by the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CV-61). A condensation cloud surrounds each of the Tomcats as they break the sound barrier at approximately 770 miles per hour. The phenomenon of the bursting cloud is caused by humidity in the atmosphere condensing on the shock wave as the airflow over the aircraft increases past Mach One. As the two Tomcats, or "Mach Busters," pass low over the ocean, the disturbance from the shock waves churns up the water's surface. | ||||
| Thunder on the Deck | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| You can almost hear the roar of the jet engines and the hissing steam from the catapults as the Marine F-4 Phantom prepares to launch from the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) during the Iran hostage crisis. The Marine F-4 Phantom from VMF-531, "The Grey Ghosts", were one of two squadrons stationed on the Coral Sea and comprised the first all Marine Fighter Wing on the carrier. | ||||
| Triple Threat | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| As three A-4M Skyhawks from VMA-214, the "Black Sheep" rise to altitude, they carry an arsenal that promises to bring any foe to their knees. The "Black Sheep", made famous in World War II with Pappy Boyington, continued their storied history through Korea and into Viet-Nam, where the "Black Sheep" flew the A-4. Having retired their A-4Ms for the new AV-8B Harrier, the "Black Sheep" now fly out of MCAS Yuma, Arizona. | ||||
| Aviation Giclees | ||||
| Gelbe Eins | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| 1st Lt. Walter Schuck was assigned to Jagdgeschwader 7, and flew “Gelbe Eins” (Yellow 1), a Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a (specifications). He was credited with eight victories while flying the Me 262 A-1a over Germany. He flew over 500 combat missions and was credited with a total of 206 air-to-air victories, making him the 12th highest ace of all time. He received the Knight’s Cross in April, 1944 and was awarded the Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross. This special German limited edition print depicts the Me 262 A-1a “Gelbe Eins” (Yellow 1), the fighter wing logo for Jagdgeschwader 7, the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub (Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves), and the Flugzeugfuhrerabzeichen (Pilot’s Badge). | ||||
| In Tension | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| Seen aboard the USS Saratoga, VF-31 aircraft 110 is 'in tension', ready to launch from Yankee Station off the North Vietnamese coast. The catapult officer has signaled that everything is ready, and soon the F-4J Phantom II will streak down the bow catapult. Fighter Squadron 31, known as 'The Tomcatters', and famous for their Felix the Cat logo, is the second oldest fighter squadron operating in the US Navy. On June 12, 1972, CDR. Sam Flynn and Lt. Bill John, while flying F-4J AC 101 (157293), downed a North Vietnamese MiG-21 with an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile. The squadron also set the naval record for the longest a fighter squadron and aircraft carrier have served together, a total of 24 years while assigned to the USS Saratoga (CV-60). | ||||
| Old Bold Pilots | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| From 1941 to 1945, pilots and aircrew from the United States Army Air Force and the German Luftwaffe met in aerial combat. The B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator flew long missions, while the B-25 Mitchell and B-26 Marauder flew mid-range missions. “The Little Friends”, the P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning, and P-51 Mustang escorted and defended the bombers. The Luftwaffe countered with the Bf109, and later, the fast and revolutionary Me262 jet fighter. Years later, a group of P-47 veteran pilots began meeting for breakfast once a week in Southern California to share stories and the ”Old Bold Pilots” was formed. Nine members representing a group of wonderful men and women, signed these special, limited edition, giclee prints. | ||||
| Walter Schuck | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| 1st Lt. Walter Schuck was assigned to Jagdgeschwader 5 (Fighter Wing 5) in January, 1942, and was credited with 198 air-to-air victories while flying the Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 on the Eastern Front. In March, 1945, he was assigned to Jagdgeschwader 7, and flew Yellow 1, a Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a. He was credited with eight more victories while flying the Me 262 A-1a over Germany, making him an ace in two different aircraft. He flew over 500 combat missions and was credited with a total of 206 air-to-air victories, making him the 12th highest ace of all time. He received the Knight’s Cross in April, 1944, for his 84th victory, and five months later, was awarded the Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross for his 171st victory. | ||||
Railfan Lithographs | ||||
| Cascade Crossing | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| This scenic winterscape features a picturesque section of the Cascade Mountains and a colorful Burlington Northern mixed freight train. SD40-2 6804, a Locotrol master unit, leads F45 6610 (ex GN 437), Alco C636 4366 (ex SP&S 340), and F9A 842 (ex NP 7014A) eastbound over a high deck bridge. | ||||
| Conquoring Cajon | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| Union Pacific Railroad SD40-2 3386 leads the eastbound LAX hotshot train up the three percent south track to the summit of Cajon Pass, California. The second diesel locomotive is Chicago North Western 6910, a SD40-2 on a pool power run through agreement with the Union Pacific. The slower moving train on the north track is the KUE Kaiser Steel unit coal train, powered by Union Pacific SD45 22. | ||||
| Milwaukee Memory | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| Located 41.2 miles west of Deer Lodge, Montana, Bearmouth siding is the setting for “A Milwaukee Memory”. Little Joe Electric E76 is shown leading three SD40-2 diesel locomotives and train 261, the XL special, westbound through Bearmouth towards Missoula, Montana, which is eighteen miles ahead. | ||||
Thunder in Weber Canyon | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| Union Pacific 3985, an Alco built 4-6-6-4 Challenger articulated steam locomotive, heads eastbound out of Ogden, Utah to the summit at Wahsatch. Seen here in the heart of Weber Canyon, the 3985 is about to meet 3977 and 3980, two 4-6-6-4 Challengers pulling a westbound empty train of Pacific Fruit Express9. With a 4-8-8-4 Big Boy helper pushing on the rear of the train, UP 3985 works on the second main line. With a new fireman learning how to fire the locomotive, a seasoned veteran of the Challenger takes a few moments to enjoy the scenery. | ||||
Railfan Giclees | ||||
| Evening Passage | One.five inches | Two inches | Four inches | Six inches |
| Conrail 6567, a General Electric C30-7A, leads a drag freight past the Worcester Union Station on a cold Christmas Eve night. The Boston and Albany Railroad built the first Worcester Union Station in 1875. A new Union Station was built between 1909-1911 next to the original Union Station and remained open until 1972. It was called “The Million Dollar Station” and was the second largest station in New England, second only to the Old South Station in Boston. | ||||
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