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Published: 2018-01-27 15:24:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 5770; Favourites: 189; Downloads: 69
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The F-100 Super Sabre was the world's first production aircraft capable of exceeding the speed of sound in level flight. The F-100C model was first adopted by the USAF Thunderbirds in 1956 becoming the worldβs first supersonic aerial demonstration team. The Thundebirds flew 6 shows with the F-105B Thunderchief in 1964 but transitioned to the F-100D Super Sabre after an unfortunate accident. The F-100D was used until 1969. I have long wanted to paint the Thunderbird's Super Sabres. I first read Martin Caidin's excellent book "Thunderbirds" in the 1970s. From that point on I was hooked. My artwork shows the team flying the F-100D Super Sabre over Hoover Dam in 1966.Prints of all my work are available through my website: www.markkarvon.com.
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MK46ASROC [2018-02-08 20:52:08 +0000 UTC]
F-100 is easily one of my favorite aircraft, and this rendition is awesome!
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MensjeDeZeemeermin [2018-01-29 06:01:26 +0000 UTC]
Catches an age of confident possibilities, of problems solved with raw power...Β Very formidable plane.
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TherecanbeonlehONE [2018-01-28 04:51:56 +0000 UTC]
The National guard unit at Kirtland AFB used to fly the F-100 Super Saber. They have one on a stick out near the old fighter hangers. All chrome with a yellow pinstripe.
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Lyle462 [2018-01-27 22:28:02 +0000 UTC]
Perfect choice of jet. Love βThe Hun!β Great work Mark.π
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markkarvon In reply to Lyle462 [2018-01-30 00:41:15 +0000 UTC]
Thanks Lyle. You can't go wrong with a Super Sabre.
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hanimal60 [2018-01-27 20:11:45 +0000 UTC]
i saw one of these thursdayΒ
gate gaurd at RAF LAKENHEATH
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danyboz [2018-01-27 18:31:21 +0000 UTC]
Nice painting... but why has #4 a dark rudder? I also saw that on photos on the web but have no explanation... Β perhaps the reactor exhaust of #1?
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markkarvon In reply to danyboz [2018-01-27 19:09:04 +0000 UTC]
Thanks. yes, it is due to the exhaust of the lead airplane.
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