“Warpath” is my original 3D digital painting featuring Republic F-105D Thunderchiefs. My work took inspiration from a strike mission flown by the 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) and 34th TFS on October 22, 1967, when they were fragged to strike a segment of the Cau Dau railway in Route Pack 6, North Vietnam. Loaded with M117 750 pound general purpose bombs and AIM-9 Sidewinders, I’ve depicted them as they climb to rendezvous with their tanker to continue into RP 6 and their target.

On October 22, 1967, three pilots from the 469th TFS and one from the 34th TFS Flew a mission designated “RT56A-172.” The 469th TFS pilots were Capt. Russell Temperly (60-0428), Maj, Roger Scheer (61-0208), and 1LT Earl Henderson (61-0134). They were joined by Maj. Kenneth Mays, of the 34th TFS (62-4395).

I’m offering “Warpath” as a 36X12 inch special edition limited to 20 hand-signed and numbered prints. Each is printed on acid-free 60 Lb. archival paper so colors stay vivid for years if properly cared for. Each print will come with a certificate of authenticity bearing information about the print, my signature, and the print number.

Each print is shipped in a heavy mailing tube. All prints are shipped via USPS Priority Mail at no charge.

Want to know more about the Thunderchief? Visit the National Museum of the United States Air Force to learn more.

See my other F-105 artwork here on my website.