"Twin Tails and Carrot Tops"
The enemy in Europe called it the “Fork-Tailed Devil.” We named it the
“Lightning.” It was fast and it was powerful. In Burbank , Lockheed built 9,924
P-38's that helped turn the tide of war while protecting America 's shores. By
the third year of World War II, industry was producing thousands of aircraft.
Folks on the home front were working around the clock to build the equipment
needed to defeat fascism. Yet, here we see a brief interlude for two Rosy
Riveters, Vi and Selma , as they unpack for an afternoon on the beach. Having
finished their shift at the ball turret factory in Anaheim , they have traveled to
Corona del Mar. Their kids now unwind and play in the low-tide shallows.
Military airplanes flying overhead were a common sight in 1944, but it was
always exciting to see the big birds up close during a low flyby. The finishing
touch to a sand castle is a worthy work of art, but for one twin the approach
and roar of two supercharged Allison engines is enough to send him leaping in
ecstasy. While his brother contemplates the opportune time to destroy his
cousin's masterpiece, Logan, his buddy, turns to see the errant twin greeting
the kindred spirits hurtling through the air.
Copyright © 2005 Stan Vosburg. All rights reserved
Limited edition of 1,944 prints on acid-free, 100-pound cover stock.
Artist proofs of 194.
Image = 33 x 22 in. Trimmed print = 37 x 27 in.
Certificate of authenticity included.
“Lightning.” It was fast and it was powerful. In Burbank , Lockheed built 9,924
P-38's that helped turn the tide of war while protecting America 's shores. By
the third year of World War II, industry was producing thousands of aircraft.
Folks on the home front were working around the clock to build the equipment
needed to defeat fascism. Yet, here we see a brief interlude for two Rosy
Riveters, Vi and Selma , as they unpack for an afternoon on the beach. Having
finished their shift at the ball turret factory in Anaheim , they have traveled to
Corona del Mar. Their kids now unwind and play in the low-tide shallows.
Military airplanes flying overhead were a common sight in 1944, but it was
always exciting to see the big birds up close during a low flyby. The finishing
touch to a sand castle is a worthy work of art, but for one twin the approach
and roar of two supercharged Allison engines is enough to send him leaping in
ecstasy. While his brother contemplates the opportune time to destroy his
cousin's masterpiece, Logan, his buddy, turns to see the errant twin greeting
the kindred spirits hurtling through the air.
Copyright © 2005 Stan Vosburg. All rights reserved
Limited edition of 1,944 prints on acid-free, 100-pound cover stock.
Artist proofs of 194.
Image = 33 x 22 in. Trimmed print = 37 x 27 in.
Certificate of authenticity included.
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