Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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Ozark Airfield Artworks
See our great selection of
artists like Sam Lyons,
John D Shaw, Robert
Bailey, & Thomas Smith!
artists like Sam Lyons,
John D Shaw, Robert
Bailey, & Thomas Smith!
"Battle Ready"
| The Limited Edition Fine Art Print BATTLE READY By David Lee Sample Print Size 19.25X23.5 Image Size 14.75X19.5 |
The Print...
The F-18 Hornet, the Navy's newest and most agile fighter is capable of speeds over
1000 miles per hour. Here a Hornet gets ready to launch for an evening strike during
Operation DESERT STORM. Pilots routinely commented on how nice the sunsets
were in the gulf. This pastoral scenery rapidly changed after launch when they had to
fly over Iraq and through all the smoke of the oil fires. This print captures the the brief
period immediately prior to launch as one of America's heroic Naval Aviators readies
to experience the rush of the catapult as he will accelerate from a dead stop to more
than 150 miles per hour in less than two seconds. This will be followed by entry into
enemy territory and pursuit of yet another dangerous strike mission.
The Aircraft...
The Hornet is a carrier-based single-seater that serves two roles, representing the
trend toward multi-use aircraft, that are both fighters and attack airplanes. The Hornet
joined the service in 1983. It was designed to replace the Navy's F-4 and A-7 aircraft. It
is now the standard fighter in the Navy and Marine Corps and is also flown by the Blue
Angels Flight Demonstration team. F/A-18's are also used by the Canadian forces in
the Gulf. As the F-18 day fighter, it carries a 20-mm gun, as well as Sidewinder and
Sparrow missiles. Then, when fitted with A-18 attack equipment, it can carry bombs or
rockets, and be a competitive air-to-air or air-to-ground fighter. It therefore has the
ability to both shoot enemy planes, and bomb targets on the ground. Its special "Laser
Designator" also allows it to accurately direct "smart bombs." The first Hornet flew on
November 18, 1978. It then entered the Navy and Marine Corp service in 1980. On their
first combat mission in Desert Storm, two Hornets carrying four 2,000-pound bombs
each shot down two MiG-21s without interrupting their bombing runs. Joining the A-6
in an attack role from carriers, the F-18 was used extensively in attacks on Iraqi
positions. Marine Corps pilots also used the F-18 for close air support missions as
they moved up through Kuwait. The F-18 was the first plane downed in the war, but
overall losses were considerably low throughout the conflict.
SIZE OF EDITION: 500 Artist signed and consecutively numbered
This limited edition lithographic print has been personally approved and signed by the
artist. It is printed on the finest quality lithographic print paper; acid free, neutral pH,
130lb. stock. All printing plates and negatives used in the process of printing the
edition have been destroyed and this image has never been, or ever will be,
reproduced in any other art print form.
The F-18 Hornet, the Navy's newest and most agile fighter is capable of speeds over
1000 miles per hour. Here a Hornet gets ready to launch for an evening strike during
Operation DESERT STORM. Pilots routinely commented on how nice the sunsets
were in the gulf. This pastoral scenery rapidly changed after launch when they had to
fly over Iraq and through all the smoke of the oil fires. This print captures the the brief
period immediately prior to launch as one of America's heroic Naval Aviators readies
to experience the rush of the catapult as he will accelerate from a dead stop to more
than 150 miles per hour in less than two seconds. This will be followed by entry into
enemy territory and pursuit of yet another dangerous strike mission.
The Aircraft...
The Hornet is a carrier-based single-seater that serves two roles, representing the
trend toward multi-use aircraft, that are both fighters and attack airplanes. The Hornet
joined the service in 1983. It was designed to replace the Navy's F-4 and A-7 aircraft. It
is now the standard fighter in the Navy and Marine Corps and is also flown by the Blue
Angels Flight Demonstration team. F/A-18's are also used by the Canadian forces in
the Gulf. As the F-18 day fighter, it carries a 20-mm gun, as well as Sidewinder and
Sparrow missiles. Then, when fitted with A-18 attack equipment, it can carry bombs or
rockets, and be a competitive air-to-air or air-to-ground fighter. It therefore has the
ability to both shoot enemy planes, and bomb targets on the ground. Its special "Laser
Designator" also allows it to accurately direct "smart bombs." The first Hornet flew on
November 18, 1978. It then entered the Navy and Marine Corp service in 1980. On their
first combat mission in Desert Storm, two Hornets carrying four 2,000-pound bombs
each shot down two MiG-21s without interrupting their bombing runs. Joining the A-6
in an attack role from carriers, the F-18 was used extensively in attacks on Iraqi
positions. Marine Corps pilots also used the F-18 for close air support missions as
they moved up through Kuwait. The F-18 was the first plane downed in the war, but
overall losses were considerably low throughout the conflict.
SIZE OF EDITION: 500 Artist signed and consecutively numbered
This limited edition lithographic print has been personally approved and signed by the
artist. It is printed on the finest quality lithographic print paper; acid free, neutral pH,
130lb. stock. All printing plates and negatives used in the process of printing the
edition have been destroyed and this image has never been, or ever will be,
reproduced in any other art print form.