"Black Bird Outbound"
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The Lockheed SR-71, 61-7964, American Beauty
Limited Edition Print, published on Osprey Velvet
100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gsm, 15 mil
171 signed and numbered, 15.5" x 27".
100% cotton, acid-free, 250 gsm, 15 mil
171 signed and numbered, 15.5" x 27".
From the artist:
I first learned about the Lockheed SR-71 while stationed at Minot, AFB in the sixties.
I was an MA-1 technician and at times the squadron artist in the 5th Fighter Interceptor
Squadron.
We in the MA-1 section wondered what kind of radar and weapons system it had. Little did we
know that it was a ruse. It was designed for strategic reconnaissance.
Crow flight operated out of Minot then and we thought the U-2 they flew was the cats meow.
It had the same engine as the F-106, the J-75, less the afterburner. It demonstrated at 8:30
sharp
daily it's climb prowess. Little did we understand that the SR-71's unique qualities, capabilities
and power demonstrated in it's daily operations were far beyond the U-2's performance
envelope.
The Lockheed Kelly Johnson team did it's thing in the Skunk Works by designing another
great
aircraft far ahead of it's time. The SR-71 shares a heritage with the P-38, P-80, U-2, F-104, the
Constellation, Tri Star and countless other aircraft that have set records and proved
invaluable in the expansion of aircraft capabilities and communications world wide.
The SR-71 Black Bird is an all American design. It is a historical mark of genius in the day of
slide rule technology. It is a genuine pencil and paper design.
"American Beauty", 61-7964 is shown outbound from Beal, AFB, while a Flying Tiger
DC-8F freighter cruising at altitude, heads west to Asia. The contrails show it is summer.
...Raymond Paul Moats
I first learned about the Lockheed SR-71 while stationed at Minot, AFB in the sixties.
I was an MA-1 technician and at times the squadron artist in the 5th Fighter Interceptor
Squadron.
We in the MA-1 section wondered what kind of radar and weapons system it had. Little did we
know that it was a ruse. It was designed for strategic reconnaissance.
Crow flight operated out of Minot then and we thought the U-2 they flew was the cats meow.
It had the same engine as the F-106, the J-75, less the afterburner. It demonstrated at 8:30
sharp
daily it's climb prowess. Little did we understand that the SR-71's unique qualities, capabilities
and power demonstrated in it's daily operations were far beyond the U-2's performance
envelope.
The Lockheed Kelly Johnson team did it's thing in the Skunk Works by designing another
great
aircraft far ahead of it's time. The SR-71 shares a heritage with the P-38, P-80, U-2, F-104, the
Constellation, Tri Star and countless other aircraft that have set records and proved
invaluable in the expansion of aircraft capabilities and communications world wide.
The SR-71 Black Bird is an all American design. It is a historical mark of genius in the day of
slide rule technology. It is a genuine pencil and paper design.
"American Beauty", 61-7964 is shown outbound from Beal, AFB, while a Flying Tiger
DC-8F freighter cruising at altitude, heads west to Asia. The contrails show it is summer.
...Raymond Paul Moats
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.
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.
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Ozark Airfield Artworks is proud to offer this exciting
aviation art print by aviation artist Raymond-Paul Moats.
He brings this SR-71 Blackbird in at altitude for a
stunning painting.
aviation art print by aviation artist Raymond-Paul Moats.
He brings this SR-71 Blackbird in at altitude for a
stunning painting.