Aviation Art

USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Charles Duke, Lunar Module Pilot, served on the Apollo 11 support Crew and Capcom, Apollo 13 Backup Lunar Module Pilot, Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot, and the Apollo 17 backup Lunar Module Pilot. In 1972, aboard the Apollo 16, he became the 10th man to walk on the lunar surface. Led by a desire to serve his country, Duke attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Following graduation, he was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force, and thus began a...

B52H Stratofortress by PilotwearItem Number: IM20850Our newest addition addition to The Wall" is this color print reproduced in breathtaking clarity from original action photos. Really dramatic when displayed as a grouping!"

Boeing 767 New Livery Poster by Aviation ArtItem Number: BP21

The Parrott Cannon was a type of muzzle loading rifled artillery weapon used extensively in the American Civil War. These cannons were invented by Robert Parker Parrott, a West Point graduate.Several hundred Parrott gun tubes remain today, many adorning battlefield parks, county courthouses, museums, etc. The gun tubes made by Parrott's foundry are identifiable by the letters WPF (West Point Foundry) found on the gun tube, along with the initials RPP for Robert P. Parrott. The first production...

D Day Utah Beach signed by survivor Herbert Moore Framed Photograph by Century Concept InternationalItem Number: CC1415Utah Beach was the code name for the right flank, or westernmost, of the Allied landing beaches during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, as part of Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944. One of the men who fought that day was Herbert E. Moore. Moore was born in 1910 and was drafted at the age of 30. He did basis training at Fort Belvoir VA and did additional training in Memphis TN,...

F-117A Stealth by PilotwearItem Number: IM20143Our newest addition addition to The Wall" is this color print reproduced in breathtaking clarity from original action photos. Really dramatic when displayed as a grouping!"

The F-14 Tomcat was an icon of US naval aviation for 35 years. The Tomcat was retired from service in 2006. This print depicts "Felix 101" of the naval squadron VF-31 "Tomcatters" in the markings and colors she wore during the unit's final cruise with the Tomcat.Mark Karvon images are printed on Epson Somerset Velvet Fine Art Paper using Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. Paper is acid free, 100% cotton, archival quality.Note the images shown may contain a copyright or watermark....

F-16 Falcon Poster ( 16 x 20 )Item Number: IM6857Our newest addition addition to The Wall" is this color print reproduced in breathtaking clarity from original action photos. Really dramatic when displayed as a grouping!"

Malcolm Scott Carpenter born May 1, 1925 was one of the original seven astronauts selected in 1959 for Project Mercury. Created by the newly formed National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA, Project Mercury was the United States answer to the Soviet Union's space program. This rivalry eventually became the space race, a contest between the two superpowers to land the first men on the moon and return them safely to earth. Carpenter was the second American to orbit the earth and the...

Enola Gay is the name given to the B-29 Superfortress bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb, code-named Little Boy, to be used in war, by the United States Army Air Forces USAAF in the attack on Hiroshima, Japan on 6 August 1945, just before the end of World War II. Due to the nuclear device's role in the atomic bombings of Japan, the bomb's name has become synonymous with the bombings themselves. The B-29 was named after Enola Gay Tibbets, who was the mother of the pilot, Paul Tibbets....

Walter T. Stewart was a B-24 pilot, flying 236 hours of combat. Of the 32 combat missions he flew, the most historic was the low-level bombing mission to the oil refineries of Ploesti, Romania, on August 1, 1943. Operation 'Tidal Wave' was Lt. Stewart's 31st combat mission. He was assigned as Deputy Lead of the 93rd Bombardment Group because of his reputation and experience. Five groups took off from Libya for the 2,000-mile round trip to their target, which was supplying nearly one-third of...

Titanic was designed by experienced engineers, using some of the most advanced technologies and extensive safety features of the time. She set sail for New York City on April 10, 1912 with 2,223 people on board. She struck an iceberg four days into the crossing, at 23:40 on April 14, 1912, and sank at 2:20 the following morning, resulting in the deaths of 1,517 people in one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history.Postcard is signed by survivor Millvina Dean, the youngest...

After the American Civil War began in April 1861, Ulysses S. Grant joined the Union war effort, taking charge of training new regiments and then engaging the Confederacy near Cairo, Illinois. In 1862, he fought a series of major battles and captured a Confederate army, earning a reputation as an aggressive general. This photo was taken during the Civil war of Grant in his camp.Each photo is matted to include an actual Union bullet recovered near a Civil War battlefield.Certificate of...

The X-15 was designed to explore hypersonic speeds in excess of Mach 6 and altitudes over 300,000 feet. The aircraft was powered by a rocket engine dubbed "the million horsepower engine". There were three X-15 aircraft built and they were flown from 1959 though 1968. On August 22, 1963, flying the number 3 aircraft, pilot Joe Walker set a new altitude record of 354,000 feet. Such altitudes are considered above Earth's atmosphere. For this reason many of the X-15 pilots were awarded astronaut...

Officially named the A-10 Thunderbolt II, this unique aircraft is known as the "Warthog" by those who operate and maintain it. Some say it is an ugly airplane but when called upon to deliver close air support by those in need, it is the most beautiful airplane in the sky. Literally an airplane built around the powerful GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon, the A-10 can deliver a devastating amount of firepower against the most armored or hardened targets. Additionally the airplane carries 1200 lbs of...

On July 20, 1969 men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon. They came in peace for all mankind.After several Apollo missions to test the harware, navigation and maneuvers required for a lunar landing, the crew of Apollo 11 became the first to accomplish the goal. The Apollo Lunar Module was the first true spaceship designed and flown by man. It could only operate in the vacuum of space. It not only served to ferry two men to and from the surface of the moon it also served as their...

The Saturn V rocket was developed in the 1960s as part of America's goal to land a man on the moon. It was determined the job would be best accomplished by three men. In order to send them and their equipment a huge rocket of incredible power was necessary in order to escape the pull of Earth's gravity. Standing 363 feet tall and weighing approximately 6.7 million pounds at launch, the Saturn V developed 7.5 million pounds of thrust which initiated the acceleration to speeds in excess of...

Early in World War 2, the only way the Allies could take the fight directly to the German homeland was through strategic bombing. Stationed throughout bases in England, British and American bombers launched raids around the clock with the British bombing at night and the American 8th Air Force carrying out raids during the day. Along with the B-24 Liberator, the B-17 Flying Fortress was a mainstay of the 8th Air Force. The B-17 had a reputation for ruggedness - able to absorb tremendous battle...

B-47E Stratojet of the 306th BW (Fine Art Print), Mark Karvon Aviation Art Item Number MKNB47E

The Challenger II is the United Kingdom's current main battle tank. Built by the british company Vickers Defense Systems, the Challenger II has been in service since 1994. The Challenger 2 is one of the most heavily armored and best protected tank in the world. The tank served during the invasion of Iraq in 2003 and has the distinction of being the only tank to serve in that conflict which did not receive any losses due to enemy fire. Our depiction features a tank in the markings of the Royal...

Whether one believes in such things or not, the Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) has been considered serious enough to scramble fighter planes in defense of American air space on more than just a few occasions in the 1950s and 1960s. In fact, it even occurs in modern times. In this depiction an F-84F Thunderstreak fighter jet of the Ohio National Guard, after being scrambled, catches up with the bogie which was earlier spotted on radar. The pilot will have one heck of a tale to tell. This...

The F-100 Super Sabre was the world's first airplane capable of exceeding the speed of sound in level flight. Known as "The Hun" doe to the F-100 designation, the Super Sabre was the first of the "Century" series of fighters. The aircraft was used extensively during the Vietnam War primarily in the ground attack and forward air control roles. The Super Sabre was eventually phased out of service in Vietnam, superceded by the F-105 Thunderchief and the F-4 Phantom II but they continued in...

Known affectionately as the "Thud", the F-105 Thunderchief was designed to deliver a nuclear payload by flying low and fast. At low altitude nothing could outrun the "Thud". The F-105 Thunderchief was used extensively during the war in Vietnam as a fighter/bomber. In terms of bombs delivered on target she was second only to the venerable B-52. Later versions of the F-105 Thunderchief had two seats and were utilized on Wild Weasel missions to detect and destroy enemy surface-to-air missile...

Designed as a high altitude and high speed interceptor during the "Cold War", the F-106 Delta Dart was universally loved by all pilots who flew her. Known affectionately as "The Six", the Delta Dart still holds the official speed record for a single engine jet aircraft at 1525.96 MPH set by Major Joe Rogers in December of 1959. The F-106 featured an internal weapons bay in which the primary armament of AIM-4 Falcon missiles and AIR-2 "Genie" nuclear tipped rocket were carried. The Six served...

Designed as a high altitude and high speed interceptor during the "Cold War", the F-106 Delta Dart was universally loved by all pilots who flew her. Known affectionately as "The Six", the Delta Dart still holds the official speed record for a single engine jet aircraft at 1525.96 MPH set by Major Joe Rogers in December of 1959. The F-106 featured an internal weapons bay in which the primary armament of AIM-4 Falcon missiles and AIR-2 "Genie" nuclear tipped rocket were carried. The Six served...

First introduced in the 1970s as a lower cost, light weight alternative to the F-15 eagle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon has become the fighter backbone of the US Air Force. Affectionately known as the "Viper" by its pilots, the F-16 has served with disctinction in conflicts around the world most notable in the Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The F-16 features fly-by-wire control as well as the ability to sustain 9Gs in maneuvers. Through continuous upgrades, the F-16 has remained a valuable...

Known for it's distinctive bent wings, the F4U-1 Corsair was one of the most formidable fighters of World War II. Flown by the US Marines and Naval squadrons, the Corsair racked up an incredible 11:1 kill ratio. The Corsair was used extensively in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Our print depicts the Corsair flown by Lt. Cdr. Roger Hedrick in the markings of naval squadron VF-17 "The Jolly Rogers" taking off from a pacific island base.

"Hog Driver" Vf-17 Top Ace Ike Kepford by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNVF17AKnown for it's distinctive bent wings, the F4U-1 Corsair was one of the most formidable fighters of World War II. Flown by the US Marines and Naval squadrons, the Corsair racked up an incredible 11:1 kill ratio. The Corsair was used extensively in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Our print depicts the Corsair flown by Lt. Cdr. Ira "Ike" Kepford in the markings of naval squadron VF-17 "The Jolly Rogers"....

Fokker E.V/D.VIII "Air War 1918" (Fine Art Print) by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNFKRThe Fokker E.V / D.VIII was the last fighter airplane put into service by Germany during WWI. The airplane was an advanced design and featured a single parasol wing. There were some wing failures with some of the early E.V models which caused the unfortunate deaths of several pilots. The failures were traced to faulty workmanship by a subcontractor; the wing design was sound. The problems were...

Fw 190A "Defender of the Reich" by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNFW190During WWII the Allied forces mounted a strategic bombing campaign to cripple Germany and her ability to make war. By 1944 the Allied bombing campaign was relentless. Despite ever worsening odds, brave men of the Luftwaffe took to the skies in defense of their homeland. This depiction is of the Fw 190A-8 in the markings of "Black 8" of JG 3 flown by Willi Maximowitz.

When the first Agena Target Vehicle exploded during launch, the Gemini VI mission was left without a rendezvous target. It was soon determined however that the following Gemini VII spacecraft would make a good substitute. Gemini VII launched first. Part of its mission was to spend enough time in space to simulate a journey to the moon and back. On December 15, 1965 the renamed Gemini VI-A launched. After achieving orbit the spacecraft was able to locate and maneuver to rendezvous with Gemini...

The HH-60 "Jayhawk" is the US Coast Guard variant of the Sikorsky UH-60 "Blackhawk". This versatile helicopter has proven itself well adapted to the role of search and rescue. The "Jayhawk" and her crew are called upon numerous times each year to rescue those in trouble at sea. This dramatic prints depicts the "Jayhawk" in the act of rescuing the hapless survivors of a ship sinking.

HH-65C Dolphin "Semper Paratus" (Fine Art Print) by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNHH65The HH-65 "Dolphin" is one of the mainstays of the US Coast Guard's Search and Rescue force.This versatile helicopter has proven itself well adapted to the role. Stationed throughout the coastal United States, the Dolphin and her her crews are called upon numerous times each year to rescue those in trouble at sea. In any weather and at any time the men and women of the US Coast Guard unselfishly...

The M4 Sherman was the primary tank of allied forces in World War II. Originally equipped with a 75mm gun, the Sherman was a match for German armor early in the war. Against the more advanced Tiger and Panther tanks however, the Sherman was outgunned. Late in the war, the Sherman was uprated with a larger and more powerful gun with the muzzle velocity to penetrate German armor. Still, it took real guts and steady nerves to take a Sherman into battle against a Panther or Tiger.This depiction is...

The MH-53E Sea Dragon is the US Navy version of the CH-53 Super Stallion. It is the largest helicopter manufactured in the Western World. In 2006 the US Navy's Helicopter Support Squadron HC-4 (The Black Stallions) was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This dramatic print is a superb rendition of two of the Black Stallion's mighty Sea Dragons on patrol.

The HH-60 �Jayhawk� is the US Coast Guard variant of the Sikorsky UH-60 �Blackhawk�.This versatile helicopter has proven itself well adapted to the role of search and rescue. The �Jayhawk� and her crew are called upon numerous times each year to rescue those in trouble at sea. This dramatic prints depicts the �Jayhawk� in the act of rescuing the hapless survivors of a ship sinking.

The P-38 was one of the most advanced fighter designs during World War Two. The design was used extensively in the Pacific Theater of Operations by the United States. It offered excellent performance in speed and rate of climb but it was especially desirable for it's long-range capabilities flying over the vast Pacific Ocean. "Battle Axe" was the aircraft flown by Lt. Thomas Martin and was part of the elite 475th Fighter Group, 431st Fighter Squadron known as Satan's Angels. Our print depicts...

P-80 Shooting Star by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNP80The P-80 Shooting Star was America's first operational jet fighter. Developed in 1944 and 1945, the P-80 Shooting Star arrived just a bit too late to see action in World War 2 however the airplane was used during the Korean War. The type is widely credited as the victor in the first jet vs jet engagement when the P-80 flown by 1st Lt. Russell Brown shot down a MIG 15. Our print is a tribute to the Shooting Star and the depiction...

Roland D.VIb (Fine Art Print) by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNROLThe Roland D.VI was used by Germany during the last year of World War I. It featured unique "clinker built" fuselage contruction consisting of overlapping spruce strakes. Overshadowed by the Fokker D.VII, the Roland D.VI was nonetheless a fine performer. The "D.VIb" model was equipped with the Benz III engine and showed good speed and above average maneuverability. This print features the Roland D.VIb of 18 victory ace...

Sopwith Triplane "Black Flight Triplanes" (Fine Art Print) by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNSOPThe Sopwith Triplane was the first of it's type to see service during WW I. It was flown by several squadrons but perhaps most famously by No 10 naval Squadron. During the months from May to July of 1917, "B" or "Black" Flight of No 10 naval Squadron accounted for 87 enemy aircraft shot down. Our print depicts the Sopwith Triplanes of Ray Collishaw and W M Alexander - 10 Naval Squadron;...

Designed in the 1960s, the Soyuz spacecraft has been a mainstay of Russian space flight for the past 4 decades. With the retirement of the Space Shuttle, the Soyuz has become the primary vehicle in the world for manned space flight. Steadily upgraded through the years, the Soyuz TMA features glass cockpit displays and state of the art computer systems. With an unequaled record for safety and shear number of flights, the Soyuz is a remarkable piece of Russian engineering and truly a spacecraft...

Having spent all its fuel to propel the space shuttle to orbit, the main fuel tank is jettisoned. The tank is destined for a fiery end as it loses altitude and incinerates in the Earth's atmosphere usually over the Pacific Ocean. The shuttle continues on to final orbit. This print shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis as she reaches orbit around the Earth - "Orbit Achieved".

This piece was inspired by a passage from former SR-71 pilot Major Brian Shul's book "Sled Driver". In it he describes a night flight in which he was astonished by the splendor of the Milky Way Galaxy overhead. The SR-71 Blackbird still remains one of the most incredible airplanes to ever fly. Designed to fly at speeds well in excess of 2,000 MPH and at altitudes over 80,000 feet, the Blackbird was untouchable. Almost 4,000 missiles were launched at her by hostile forces in an attempt to bring...

SSN 688 USS Los Angeles (Fine Art Print) by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNLAAfter 30 years of service, the Los Angeles Class fast attack submarine is still a mainstay of America's fast attack submarine fleet. In January , 2010 the lead ship of the class, USS Los Angeles, was de-commissioned from the fleet. We are pleased to offer this print to commemorate the service of "the First and The Finest". The scene shows the sub passing over the drop-off of the continental shelf and headed...

USS Lafayette "SSBN 616 USS Lafayette" (Fine Art Print) by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNLAFThe Lafayette Class of submarines helped form the submarine born strategic nuclear missile force from the early 1960s through the early 1990s. Along with the "Benjamin Franklin", "George Washington" and "Ethan Allen" classes, the type was part of 41 nuclear ballistic missile submarines which made up what was known as "The 41 for Freedom". The USS Lafayette initially carried 16 Polaris A2...

USS Los Angeles "SSN 688 USS Los Angeles" by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNUSSLAAfter 30 years of service, the Los Angeles Class fast attack submarine is still a mainstay of America's fast attack submarine fleet. My depiction is one of the earlier boats with the diving planes on the sail. Later improved boats in the class had the forward diving planes on the hull. The scene shows the sub passing over the drop-off of the continental shelf and headed for deep water.

By 1961 the science of rocketry and space flight had advanced to the point that it was feasible a man could make the journey beyond Earth's atmosphere into space. Although several manmade satellites had successfully achieved orbit by this time, it was not an absolute certainty that manned space flight would succeed. On April 12, 1961 Yuri Gagrin bravely entered his Vostok I spacecraft perched atop an R-7 rocket. Upon blast off he spoke over the intercom, "Poyekhali!" which translates in...

XB-70 Valkyrie (Fine Art Print) by Mark Karvon Aviation ArtItem Number: MKNXB70DESERTDesigned and constructed during the "Cold War", the Valkyrie first flew in 1964. The United States issued a requirement for a heavy bomber capable of cruising at Mach 3 with range enough to reach the USSR to deliver a nuclear weapon. Rapid progress of intercontinental ballistic missile programs soon negated the role for which the Valkyrie was intended and the program was cancelled. Two prototypes were...