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Second Wave to Baghdad by Stan Stokes. (B) - American Art Prints

Second Wave to Baghdad by Stan Stokes. (B)


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Second Wave to Baghdad by Stan Stokes. (B)

The F-117A was developed by the Lockheed Advanced Development Projects team, better known as the Skunk Works. This was a top secret program, and the aircraft flew for several years before its existence was known to the public. Early work on the project began in 1977 with the development of two 60% scale aircraft. Under the code name Have Blue the two prototype scale aircraft were built in a matter of months at Lockheeds Burbank facility. The first test flight was made in early 1978 by Bill Park. The Have Blue aircraft proved undetectable by any airborne radar in existence other than that on an E-3 AWACS. The F-117A was authorized into production in 1978. It is one of the most unique looking aircraft in the world because it was designed as a stealth aircraft. It is made of geometrically flat panes with sharply swept wings. The facing of the aircrafts fuselage results in the disbursement of much of the radar energy which strikes the F-117A. Radar absorbing materials are used throughout and the propulsion system was ingeniously designed to dramatically reduce the aircrafts infrared footprint. The F-117A is a fairly large bird for a single seat aircraft with its 65 ft length and 43 ft wingspan. It reportedly handles well with flight characteristics similar to other delta wing aircraft like the F-106. The F-117A is capable of high subsonic flight (646 MPH) and has a range of approximately 1000 miles. The aircraft is equipped for aerial refueling. The F-117A is powered by two GE F404-F1D2 engines which are non-after burning versions of the engines used in the F/A-18. The bomb capacity is a total of 4,000 pounds. Designed to operate as a covert aircraft providing surgical first strikes against heavily defended radar and communications centers the F-117A was put to the test during Operation Desert Storm. The 37th Tactical Fighter Wing, under the command of USAF Col. Alton C. Whitley, Jr., flew the first strike missions against Baghdad, hitting important communications and control centers, radar sites, and antiaircraft batteries. Utilizing laser guided 2,000 LB bombs, about thirty F-117As participated in the first nights attacks. Despite an enormous amount of anti-aircraft fire, the F-117As under Whitleys command carried out their missions flawlessly, and not a single aircraft was lost to enemy fire. The Stealth fighters blinded the eyes and crushed the nerve centers of the Iraqi Air Forces during these missions, making it possible for other aircraft to carry out their missions with less likelihood of Iraqi opposition. A total of 1,271 sorties were flown by F-117As with a success rate of 80% during the war. One of the more impressive attacks was captured on film and showed a deep penetration laser guided bomb being guided through the top of an elevator shaft on the roof of the ten-story building which housed the Iraqi Air Forces headquarters. The bomb penetrated deep into the structure before detonating and blowing out all four walls of the structure. While the F-117A is no longer a secret weapon, its effectiveness may hopefully serve as a deterrent to future possible conflicts.
Item Code : STK0149BSecond Wave to Baghdad by Stan Stokes. (B) - This Edition
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PRINT 225 prints from the signed limited edition of 4750 prints, with signature of Stan Stokes and pilot, and a remarque.

Image size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm) Whitley, Alton C
+ Artist : Stan Stokes


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Other editions of this item : Second Wave to Baghdad by Stan Stokes.STK0149
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PRINT Signed limited edition of 4750 prints.

Supplied with signed and numbered certificate of authenticity.
Print size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm) Artist : Stan Stokes£15 Off!Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!Now : £35.00VIEW EDITION...
PRINT Limited edition of 25 giclee art prints.

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Size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm)Artist : Stan Stokes£145.00VIEW EDITION...
PRINTPrints from the 225 prints from the signed limited edition of 4750 prints, with signature of Stan Stokes and pilot. Image size 16 inches x 11.5 inches (41cm x 30cm) Whitley, Alton C
+ Artist : Stan Stokes


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The signature of Col Alton C Whitley Jr USAF

Col Alton C Whitley Jr USAF
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Colonel Alton C. Whitley was born November 27, 1945 in Concord, North Carolina. He graduated from Clemson University in 1968 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant and recognized as a distinguished graduate of the Air Force ROTC program. After pilot training, AI's first assignment was at Luke AFB in Arizona for training on the F-100 Super Sabre. In 1970 he was transferred to Vietnam where he flew a total of 143 combat missions with the 53 1 Tactical Fighter Squadron at Bien Hoa Air Base and the 3 091h Tactical Fighter Squadron operating out of Tuy Hoa Air Base. Following his combat tour Whitley returned to the states and was assigned to the 74 h TFS in Louisiana. In late 1972 he trained on the A~713 Corsair, and in 1973 he returned to Vietnam, flying an additional 90 combat missions with the 3 rd TFS in Thailand. In 1975 Whitley earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Northern Colorado. In 1980 Whitley received the Risner Trophy recognizing him as the Outstanding Fighter Pilot in the USAF for that year. From January 1981 until mid-1985 AI was assigned to the 4450 Tactical Group at Nellis AFB, flying the F- 1 17A and A-7 aircraft. He served as group staff officer, operations officer, and squadron commander while assigned to the 445th . He had the honor of being the first operational pilot in the Tactical Air Command to pilot the F-1 17A. After completing the National War College in 1986, he was assigned to the Pentagon for a short time before taking command of Red Flag at Nellis AFB. While commanding Red Flag, Whifley graduated from Adversary Tactics Course and flew the F5-E Aggressor with the 65 h Aggressor Squadron. In his next assignment Whitley flew the A-10 while acting as vice commander of the 57 h Fighter Weapons Wing. In July of 1989 AI was reassigned to the Headquarters Tactical Air Command as Director of Fighter Training and Tactics. In August 1990 Col. Whitley assumed command of the 37th TFW. This unit flew the critical F-1 17A missions during Operation Desert Storm. Whitley personally flew 19 combat missions during the conflict. Col. Whitley retired from active duty in June of 1994 following twenty-six years of service. A command pilot with more than 5,500 flying hours, Whitley has received many decorations and awards including the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross with four oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Air Medal with fourteen oak leaf clusters, the Aerial Achievement Award, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Army Commendation Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Southwest Asia Medal with two bronze stars, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. AI currently resides in South Carolina with his wife Ann. The Whitley's have two children, and AI remains busy as the Director of the Air Force Junior ROTC program, and as an Aerospace Science Instructor with the 941st Unit of Air Force Junior ROTC at D.W. Daniel High School in Central, South Carolina.

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