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A medium sized print is also offered for $40.00. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Tomcat!\" is also available as a Giclée (pronounced \"zhee-clay'), which refers to a 7-color print which utilizes the latest in digital technology to reproduce art with breathtaking accuracy. This is the largest and most expensive version of our print line, usually measuring an overall 42\" inches wide, and printed on museum quality Hahnemuhle paper for $495. 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Designated the “Thunderbolt II,” but more affectionately known as the “Warthog,” the A-10 is among the most lethal and most resilient aircraft to enter the force. The A-10 is the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support and can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles up to 23mm. The aircraft was built around its GAU-8\/A Avenger seven-barreled cannon, the most powerful gun ever fitted to a tactical aircraft. The ultimate measure of a fighting force’s effectiveness is the ability to rapidly project and sustain an effective combat force close to a potential battle area. Threats to U.S. interests have changed in the past year and many combat scenarios will be played out toe-to-toe with the enemy at close quarters. Despite improved capabilities of potential adversaries, the A-10 accomplishes its mission by its capacity to deliver punishing firepower, yet withstand astonishing damage at extremely close quarters. \"Thunderstruck” depicts a pair of “Hawgs” ravaging a column of tanks in the close confines of a mountain road. With its GAU-8\/A Avenger blazing, the lead aircraft makes short work of the enemy’s assets, as the ground passes by in a blur of speed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Thunderstruck” is carefully reproduced on 100 lb. Archival Stock, each print is individually signed and inspected by the artist for color consistency and accuracy. An edition of 100 signed and numbered artist proofs are available for $165. Also available as an unsigned 11x15 print for $40.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Thunderstruck” is also available as a Giclée (pronounced \"zhee-clay'), which refers to a 7-color print which utilizes the latest in digital technology to reproduce art with breathtaking accuracy. 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The F-18 Hornet soon will replace the venerable F-14 Tomcat as the Navy’s premier front-line fighter. The Hornet is also the choice of the US Marine Corps and the Navy’s Blue Angels demonstration team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Liberty Rising\" is carefully reproduced on 90 lb. Archival Stock, each print is individually signed and inspected by the artist for color consistency and accuracy. An edition of 100 signed and numbered artist proofs are available for $165. Also available as an unsigned 11x15 print for $40.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Liberty Rising\" is also available as a Giclée (pronounced \"zhee-clay'), which refers to a 7-color print which utilizes the latest in digital technology to reproduce art with breathtaking accuracy. This is the largest and most expensive version of our print line, usually measuring an overall 42\" inches wide, and printed on museum quality Hahnemuhle paper for $495. A near perfect replica of the original painting, Giclée prints are limited to only 50 examples of each image, and are created for the most discriminating collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid we mention FREE SHIPPING for US retail customers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blair Studios","offers":[{"title":"Liberty Rising 24\" x 30\" signed print","offer_id":257439990,"sku":"L LIBERTY","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Liberty Rising 24\" x 30\" Artist Proof $165.00","offer_id":257439992,"sku":"A LIBERTY","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Liberty Rising 11\" x 15\" unsigned print $40.00","offer_id":257439994,"sku":"M LIBERTY","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Liberty Rising  28.6\" x 38\" Giclee $495.00","offer_id":257439996,"sku":"G LIBERTY","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0196\/3180\/products\/libertyrising.jpg?v=1353763325"},{"product_id":"stars-and-stripes-forever","title":"\"Stars and Stripes Forever\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003ehe potent and agile F-18 Super Hornet poses in front of the our country's national symbol of freedom, the American flag. 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The most difficult aspect of this painting was researching the instrumentation readouts to reflect this combat situation. If you look carefully at the targeting recticle on the right side of the H.U.D., you can see the tank that this F-16 pilot is targeting.\" ~ Dru Blair, 1990\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Falcon Sunrise\" is carefully reproduced on 100 lb. Archival Stock, each print is individually signed and inspected by the artist for color consistency and accuracy. An edition of 100 signed and numbered artist proofs are available for $165. Also available as an unsigned 11x15 print for $40.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Falcon Sunrise\" is also available as a Giclée (pronounced \"zhee-clay'), which refers to a 7-color print which utilizes the latest in digital technology to reproduce art with breathtaking accuracy. 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