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Faster Than A Speeding Bullet B-58 A.PROOF PRINT SD Beryl Erickson Mike Machat :
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Faster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machat

This magnificentFaster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machatis one of the most ‘historically important’ and colourful Limited Edition Art Prints you are ever likely to see and appreciate. It is by one of the USA\'s most acclaimed aviation artists and is stunning in its colour and representationof\'high-speed low-level flight\',at 500 feet or below so as to be undetected by the Radars of the day.

Mike Machat is a master of capturing World Aviation events of significance. In 1959 Beryl Erickson flew the first ever demonstrated flight for \'undetected, high speed, low-level penetration\' of enemy airspace, a concept still practiced today. This art depicts that flight at up to 625 knots at heights no higher than 500 feet AGL between Texas and California.

Importantly, eachFaster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Mike Machata\'historical art document in its own right’magnificentlycountersignedby the Pilot Beryl Ericksonwho was known as a professionalTest Pilotof military bomber aircraft.

\"More than History in a Lifetime, the \'Test Pilots\' were an extraordinary and significant part of Aircraft Evolution during the 20th Century as they created Mankind\'s Aviation history. This \'truly\' is a purchase for a lucky few to treasure.\"

Space and Aviation Firstsis an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries.
Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a nominal fee as my gift to you.

Mike Machat is an acclaimed USA aviation Artist - see collectors\' hint \"About Mike Machat\" below.
Please order now so that you do not miss out on this outstanding historical opportunity!

This is a Premium ArtistProof Print, new and limited to only 100Worldwide. [See Collectors Hints 1 below for art definitions]

Faster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machat

Mike Machat\'s artistic jet researchincluded flight experiences in numerous \'exotic\' aircraft types.Mike has flown with NASA, the Blue Angels, and the USAF Test Pilot School, and was the first Air Force Artist to fly in the Rockwell B-1B Lancer and Grumman F-14 Tomcat in a U.S. Navy exchange program.Mike Machat\'s Art sells incredibly quickly.

Here are a few words about this fine art stunningLimited Edition Printby Mike Machat:

\"On the morning of September 18, 1959, Convair first demonstrated the radical concept of undetected low-level airspace penetration.

Using a fresh-off-the-line B-58, Chief Test Pilot Beryl Erickson hand flew the aircraft from Texas to California, nonstop, at altitudes never above 500 feet, and at speeds of up to 720 mph.

This 1,400-mile dash was accomplished in just two hours and without inflight refueling, or the use of any aerial navigation aids.\"

There were only 100 ofFaster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machatavailablefor the Worldwide market,and each comes with its own Mike Machat signedCertificate of Authenticity [CoA].

The incredibly stunningFaster Than A Speeding BulletSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machatcaptures all the vivid color and brilliance of the original Mike Machat work of art.

The ‘hallmark’ of a Master Aviation Artist is in theirabilityto illustrate many different angles of aircraft in flight in their artwork. The exceptional construct of this art isto illustrate the simulated high-speed 625 knots and low-level flight below 500 feet\'betweenand below significant geographicfeatures on an\'undetectable bombing mission\'into enemy territory, should it be required. The silver contrast of the Convair B-58Hustleragainst the red-brown of the Texas geographic monoliths is stunning art.

ThisstunningFaster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machatis an important signedhistorical art piecefor any collection. It is a unique record of the \'highly chargedpolitical situation\' between PresidentJohn F. KennedyandSoviet leaderNikita Khrushchevin October 1962 and the need for nucleardelivery air superiority.

There were many iconicAviationand Space events in the 20th and now the 21st Century thatliterally carved the\'intended mission profiles\'that the Military may still use today!

Mike Machat\'s Space and X-Plane Artis premium art!Please order now so that you do not miss out on this very restricted opportunity!

Photo Credits

Photo 1 The ArtFaster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machat

Photo 2 A full image of the signed Art

Photo 3 A \'zoomed in\' view of the signaturesby Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machat andillustrating the beautiful Convair B-58Hustlerlow and fast.

Photo 4The stunning original Convair B-58Hustlercolours of the U.S. Air Force[courtesy U.S. Airforce not included]

Photo 5 Test Pilot Beryl Ericksonin the cockpit of aConvair B-36Peacemaker[pinterest not included]

Photo 6TheArtistMike Machat climbing the ladder of theNASA 852 McDonnell Douglas F-18B at Edwards Air Force Base.

Mission Profile(source Wikipedia)

Beryl Arthur Erickson:Upon receiving his pilot\'s license, Erickson began giving flying lessons and earned the reputation of a pilot who could safely fly any airplane. In 1937, he accepted a position with American Airlines flying DC-3 airliners from Burbank, California to Dallas, Texas. In 1940, he resigned from American Airlines to fly as a test pilot forConsolidated Aircraft.

During World War Two Erickson served as the production test pilot for some of America\'s finest bombers, fighters, and cargo aircraft - including the B-24 Liberator, C-54 Skymaster, P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang, and the B-25 Mitchell.

During the war, Erickson continued his career with the wartime Air Transport Service, flying LB-30 transports (the cargo version of the B-24 Liberator) from California to the South Pacific. After World War II, he was the test pilot for the giant Convair B-36Peacemaker,America\'s first intercontinental strategic bomber. In 1942, he moved to Fort Worth to become the chief test pilot for the Consolidated XV-32Dominatorheavy bomber program.

Erickson commanded the first flight of the world\'s finest supersonic bomber, the Convair B-58Hustler.The aircraft was designed for one reason - to quickly deploy a nuclear bomb to an enemy target and return safely. From its conception in the late 1940s, the B-58 took bomber performance from 400 mph to 1,400 mph in only 10 years! While testing the aircraft on June 29, 1957, Erickson became one of a small group of pilots to exceed Mach 2, twice the speed of sound.

The B-58 continues to hold the distinction of being the world\'s only military supersonic bomber capable of speeds of Mach 2. By the time he retired in 1962, Beryl Erickson had logged over 25,000 hours testing military and civilian aircraft, many of which have provided the foundation for today\'s military bombers and fighters as well as commercial airlines.

Collectors\' Hint 1 - What is an\'Artist Proof\'Limited Edition Artist Proof Print?

\'Artist Proofs\'is a special early subset of the regular limited edition, limited to the first 10% of the print run. An‘Artist Proof’is just that, an‘Artist Proof’and may or may not be numbered at the discretion of the Artist. They therefore usually sell for 20-50% more than the regular edition print.

The\'Artist Proofs\'are the first prints pulled off a fresh \"stone\", the plate which was drawn or etched by theartistto create the Limited Edition Canvas Prints.

A really serious Collector usually prefers the\'Artists Proof\'if one is available, because of the extra value they represent andfor the very high quality\'Stand Out Impressiveness\' upon your Wall.

Collectors Hint 2 - What is a \'Lithograph\'Limited Edition Print?

ALithograph isa print created by running paper through a four-color press (red, yellow, blue, and black) making a full-color reproduction of an original painting in large quantities (usually 500-1,000).

If signed and numbered, it is a\"Limited Edition\" Print,and all materials and plates used in making the print are destroyed to ensure that the edition will never be reproduced again.

Premium Art-Limited Edition Printsutilising theLithographicprintingtechnique for very high quality provides\'Stand Out Impressiveness\' upon your Wall.

Collectors’ Hint 3 – About Mike Machat

After completing the Foundation Art Program at New York’s Pratt Institute, Mike served in the U.S. Air Force overseas and with the National Security Agency in Washington D.C.

After relocating to Los Angeles, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach and was hired by the Douglas Aircraft Company as a technical illustrator. Mike soon advanced through the ranks to become a Staff Artist and Corporate Representative for the McDonnell Douglas Corporation.

Moving on from the corporate world, Mike established his own independent aviation art studio and was elected first president of the American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA).

He served as president of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles and became a senior, flight-rated, member of the Air Force Art Program, contributing 21 original paintings to the national collection. His aviation artwork has won numerous awards in the Illustration West, Experimental Aircraft Association, ASAA, Simuflite, and Naval Aviation Foundation art competitions.

As a USAF artist and Aviator flew in more than 200 different types of \'exotic\' aircraft including the A-4, T-38, F-104, F-15, F-16, F-18, and Concorde.

Mike designed and produced aviation murals for the Bob Hope Airport terminal building in Burbank, California, and created the centerpiece display for the new Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

His paintings are displayed in airline corporate headquarters worldwide and have been accepted into the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, National Soaring Museum, and National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Mike’s career focus includes aviation writing and editing. He served as Editor-in-Chief forWings &AirpowerMagazine as well as Acquisitions Editor for Specialty Press Aviation Publications and brings a wealth of editorial and literary knowledge to all of his aviation endeavors. As the author of two best-selling books and countless magazine and website articles, Mike has told the stories of aviation luminaries and of his own aeronautical exploits. Having worked first-hand on projects with renowned aircraft designers, pilots, and astronauts, he has been able to capture in images and words the dramatic and colorful tales of many of aviation’s greatest legends

Noted for his extensive work in commercial aviation, Mike\'s paintings are also displayed in many airline corporate headquarters throughout the world including a mural painted in the terminal building of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California. His client list includes Airbus Industrie, McDonnell Douglas, Pan American World Airways, Delta, Continental, Flying Tigers, and NASA among many others.

Notes:

This isserious and enjoyable premium quality Art Space and Aviation Collecting.If anoffer is to be made,please understand the offer needs to bevery seriously ‘close’!

Size

This historicalFaster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machathas an:

Image Size: 25\" x 16.75\" and aPaper Size: 31.25\" x 24.25\"

Each with its own Certificate of Authenticity [CoA]and is limited to100Artist Proof PrintsWorldwide

Upon purchase I will be pleased to provide written professional framing hints as an additional courtesy to you.

Shipping

Space and Aviation Firstsis an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries.Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a nominal fee as my gift to you.

Please order now so that you do not miss out on this outstanding historical opportunity!

This newArtist Proof Printwill be shipped to you directly from Australia.

This is a great buy and offering for International, UK, European and Asia Pacific Collectors.You can make this copy yours!

Conclusion

Faster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machatis a must-have \'Life Piece\' ofWorld and U.S. Air Force Aviation bomber development supersonic History. Anoutstandingportrait of the beautiful Convair B-58Hustlerflying what was to become a \'critical\' demonstration of the effectiveness of\'high speed, low level\'undetected flight into enemy territory.

This is important signed historical art for any collection. It is a wonderful and unique record of that exciting time in World Aviation\'research and mission development\'techniques foradvanced Supersonic Bombers.

Remember there wereonly 100of theseFaster Than A Speeding Bullet[B-58 Hustler]Artist Proof PrintsSigned by Pilot Beryl Erickson and Mike Machatmade available for the entire Worldwide market!This new signed copy by the pilot and artistis irreplaceable.

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