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Betty Jane - The Keep Em Flying Collection Metal Print
by Alex Esguerra
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Betty Jane - The Keep Em Flying Collection metal print by Alex Esguerra. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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Two seat, dual control Mustangs are a rarity in a world where airworthy examples of the legendary fighter is already scarce, but there is only ONE... more
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Artist's Description
Two seat, dual control Mustangs are a rarity in a world where airworthy examples of the legendary fighter is already scarce, but there is only ONE C-model, period. She is "Betty Jane", a TP-51C that tours the nation annually with the Collings Foundation.
She wasn't always a trainer. This particular Mustang started life in 1943, rolling out of a factory as a ordinary C-model. But in 2004, work commenced on transforming her into the two-seat trainer variant. This established field modification (few Mustangs were purpose built as a two-seater) served well for the role of high speed transport. General Eisenhower purportedly surveyed Normandy from such a Mustang.
Such was the case for this airframe back in 2004, when it was decided to employ the field modification. Christened "Betty Jane", she serves a dual role of both showcasing a lesser known variant of the famed fighter while allowing select members of the public to go up and feel what it's like to fly an aerial legend...
About Alex Esguerra
Aviation is a passion of mine... always has been. And photography is a means of sharing that passion with others. If I'm not flying a plane or sitting in one, then I'm likely training a lens towards it. While I've flown planes for only a fraction of my life, I've always considered myself a pilot. And pilots love sharing their experiences with others. It's easy to tell others how to takeoff, but only when I pass on that sense of joy that I feel of breaking Earth's surly bonds do most people understand why I love doing what I do. That's what I try to do with my photos. Besides proximity, I aim to convey a story or stir up the emotions within the viewer when they gaze upon my work. Here's hoping you enjoy your little stay in my...
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Tia Anderson-Esguerra
great shot. and I love the descriptions you add to your photos. so detailed and informative. thank you!