Whistling Death - 1/10 Artwork - Limited Edition of 10

F4U Corsairs piloted by American Naval Aviators shot down over 2100 Japanese aircraft in World War II. Powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp 18-cylinder engine producing over 2000 horsepower, the Corsair could not only fly faster than 400 miles per hour, she was the first US single engine fighter to do so. But the gull winged design of the Corsair was not just fast. It was incredibly deadly, armed with six .50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns. It has been said that the sound the aircraft made when flying close support missions in the Pacific Theater combined with its firepower and capabilities inspired the Japanese to nickname the plane “Whistling Death.” So here they are - a group of American Naval Aviators blazing across the ocean toward the "Land of the Rising Sun." It is what I would describe as a terrifyingly beautiful sight. This is a part of my collection 'Angle of Attack,' which celebrates the brave men and women who reached to the skies for victory during the Second World War, a period forever marked in history as one of the most innovative times in aviation. As technology continues to automate 21st century airplanes, few modern pilots still aim to achieve the knowledge and talent of their ancestors. May these images continue to honor and preserve some of the most influential flying machines of all time and the pilots who flew them. May their stories, talent, devotion, and legacies live on forever. All limited edition prints come signed by the artist, Brady Skye, with a certificate of authenticity included.

Digital:Digital on Other

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:10

Size:24 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

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