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Developed from the British JET PROVOST trainer which took to the skies in the late 1960s, the STRIKEMASTER added weapons to the Jet Provost and provided a light attack and CLOSE AIR SUPPORT platform for global export. The Strikemaster offered crews the ability to utilise unprepared airstrips and provided higher survivability during low-altitude ejections, and so was popular with many nations as a relatively affordable yet potent attack aircraft. Today’s AVIATION ART release depicts a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Strikemaster taking shape straight from the blueprint. Enjoy!

Designed by R.J. Mitchell as a high-performance interceptor, the Spitfire first took to the skies in 1936 and would go on to become one of the most iconic COMBAT AIRCTAFT in history. With high rates of climb combined with high-manoeuvrability, RAF Spitfires soon became a force to be reckoned with in the skies above Europe. However, and despite serving with numerous allied air forces in combat theatres across the globe, the Supermarine Spitfire is perhaps best known for its pivotal role in the Battle of Britain. In the summer of 1940, alongside the famous Hawker Hurricane, these classic British fighters formed the backbone of RAF Fighter Command during the tumultuous months of the battle, leading to victory over the Luftwaffe by summer’s end. To celebrate this legendary WW2 WARBIRD, today’s aviation art release depicts a Royal Air Force Spitfire in another of its famous battles – banking hard above the sea during the Battle of Malta. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The A4 Skyhawk is one of the most successful combat aircraft in aviation history. First flown in 1954, the SKYHAWK is STILL in service with Air Forces outside the USA to this day. Although designed as a carrier-capable, LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT for the US Navy and USMC, the A-4 successfully expanded its remit to include a wide-range of additional roles, perhaps most famously as an ADVERSARY AIRCRAFT at the US Navy’s Fighter Weapons School. For today’s AVIATION ART release, we present a Royal New Zealand Air Force A-4 Skyhawk manoeuvring high above the clouds. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content

The Jaguar was born of a British / French collaboration which sought to develop a JET TRAINER with attack and close air support capabilities. This remit subsequently expanded, most notably to include nuclear strike during the later phases of the Cold War. Thereafter exported to Oman, Ecuador, Nigeria and India (and remaining in service to this day with the latter), the Sepecat Jaguar has been battle-tested in conflicts across the globe, perhaps most notably during the 1990 Gulf War where French and RAF JAGUAR SQUADRONS saw extensive combat as part of the aerial component of Operation Desert Storm / Operation Granby. For today’s AVIATION ART release, we present a Royal Air Force Jaguar in its 20th Century heyday, high over rural England. Enjoy!

The F-16 Viper is one of the most easily recognisable and successful JET FIGHTERs in the world. Conceived as a single-seat, single-engine, supersonic fighter aircraft, the F16 first took to the skies in 1974 and remains in frontline service to this day. In addition to the United States Air Force and Air National Guard, F-16 Falcons also serve with the Portuguese Air Force, Polish Air Force, Belgian Air Force and Egyptian Air Force (to name but a few) and it is also the chosen FIGHTER JET for the US Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration squadron. The US Navy also operates the F-16 as an ADVERSARY / AGGRESSOR aircraft at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, Nevada. Combat tested, the Viper has seen active service around the world and in numerous conflicts, including: the First Gulf War during Operation Desert Storm, and in Iraq and Afghanistan more recently. Today’s AVIATION ART release depicts an F-16 AGGRESSOR looking for trade high above the desert. Enjoy!

First flown in 1938, the venerable P40 Warhawk is arguably the classic AMERICAN FIGHTER PLANE of the interwar era. Configured as a single-seat, single-engine fighter bomber, the Warhawk saw extensive service with the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during WW2, including being the first aircraft to engage JAPANESE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT at Pearl Harbour. Subsequently adopted by the British Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force, amongst many other allied militaries, almost 14,000 P-40s were built throughout the period. For today’s aviation art release we depict a P-40 Warhawk in desert colours banking high above the North African plains. Enjoy!

First flown in 1935, the Hawker Hurricane was a monoplane, single-seat fighter in service with the British Royal Air Force (RAF) at the start of World War Two. Although somewhat overshadowed by the Supermarine Spitfire during the BATTLE OF BRITAIN, it is nonetheless estimated that RAF Hurricanes inflicted around 60% of the damage sustained by the Luftwaffe during the battle. This fearsome British fighter plane was also exported around the world and saw extensive combat service during the Second World War. Today’s AVIATION ART release depicts a flight of RAF Hurricanes high above the desert during the North Africa campaign of WW2. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The F5 Tiger 2 was designed as a highly manoeuvrable, supersonic light fighter in the late 1950s. It first flew in 1959 and has been cruising the skies ever since, seeing frontline service and active combat with numerous air forces across the globe. However, the F-5 is perhaps most famous as an Air Force AGGRESSOR FIGHTER and as the mainstay of naval ADVERSARY SQUADRONS. Service in the letter reaching peak notoriety as part of the US Navy’s Fighter Weapons School: TOP GUN. For today’s AVIATION ART release, we present an F-5 pair in full adversary colours climbing high above the desert. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

First flown all the way back in 1958, The F-4 Phantom 2 was a powerful jack of all trades. A supersonic interceptor, fighter bomber, tactical reconnaissance aircraft and, perhaps most notably, an enemy air defence suppression platform – the famous WILD WEASEL. The F4 Phantom is without doubt one of the most recognisable and successful combat aircraft of all time, and still serves Air Forces around the world today, albeit in non-combat roles. Today’s AVIATION ART release illustrates an USAF F-4 Phantom in Vietnam era camouflage cruising high above the jungle. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The A7 Corsair 2 is a carrier-capable, light attack aircraft designed in the early 1960s. Derived from the Vought F-8 CRUSADER, the A-7 was seen as a replacement for the A-4 SKYHAWK for future service with the US Navy. However, the Corsair went on to serve the US Air Force (USAF) and the Air National Guard (ANG), in addition to overseas militaries, including the Portuguese Air Force and Hellenic Air Force of Greece. Following extensive service in both the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm during the first Gulf War, the A-7 was retired from US service in the early 1990s. For today’s aviation art release, we depict a pair of US Navy A-7 Corsairs high above the ocean. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT!

First flown in 1955, the Folland Gnat was designed as a low-cost LIGHT FIGHTER JET for the British Royal Air Force. Subsequently adapted as a jet trainer by the RAF, the GNAT FIGHTER JET was also exported to the Finnish Air Force (FAF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) in AIR COMBAT and support roles. In 1964, the GNAT was adopted into the newly formed RAF Yellowjacks Aerobatic Team which, the following year, became the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team: The Red Arrows. After 1,292 displays the Folland Gnat was retired from Red Arrows and RAF service to be replaced by the HAWK jet trainer. Today’s AVIATION ART release depicts the RED ARROWS Gnat in its prime – a four ship going over the top high above the English countryside. Enjoy!

The North American F-100 Super Sabre was designed as a replacement for the highly-successful F-86 Sabre JET FIGHTER, and was first flown in 1953. The main thrust of the replacement aim was to achieve a higher-performance fighter jet for the US Air Force (USAF), and specifically to be capable of supersonic speed in level flight. In addition to being a pure FIGHTER AIRCRAFT, the F100 also evolved into an effective fighter bomber and saw extensive service during the Vietnam War, before its final retirement in 1979. Today’s AVIATION ART release depicts an F100 Super Sabre in its heyday high above the American West Coast.

First flown in 1977, the Mikoyan MIG-29 is without doubt one of the most successful and recognisable FIGHTER JETS in the world. Designed for the Soviet Air Force as an air superiority fighter, the highly-manoeuvrable, combat proven MIG 29 was also exported internationally. In 1984 the Indian Air Force (IAF) became the first military outside of the WARSAW PACT to operate the MIG29, purchasing forty-four jets. To this day, Indian MIG-29s still operate in frontline roles, and today’s AVIATION ART release pays homage to these venerable warbirds. Enjoy!

Building on the highly successful V/STOL (vertical/short take-off and landing) Hawker Siddeley Harrier, the British Harrier 2 was derived from its American cousin: the AV-8B Harrier 2, and subsequently designated the GR5, GR7 and GR9 within the British military. Operated by both the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, the Harrier 2 was a combat-tested fighter jet and extremely successful strike aircraft, but it is perhaps better known for its unique ability to take-off and land vertically… and hover in mid-air! The British Harrier was retired from service in 2011, but the AV-8B remains in service with the Italian Navy, the Spanish Navy and the US Marine Corps. Today’s AVIATION ART release depicts an RAF Harrier 2 down in the weeds as it clears the MACH LOOP in Wales. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The C130 Hercules is an American four-engine MILITARY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT which currently serves a number of the world’s militaries, including: the US Air Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Greek Air Force and Spanish Air Force, amongst many, MANY others! First flown in 1954, the C-130 has proved itself in many combat theatres globally, in addition to its success in humanitarian and civilian operations, partly due to its ability to utilise unprepared strips for landing and take-off. To celebrate this legend of the skies, today’s aviation art release depicts a SPANISH C-130 HERCULES climbing into the blue skies above Southern Spain. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The A4 Skyhawk is one of the most successful combat aircraft in aviation history. First flown in 1954, the SKYHAWK is STILL in service with Air Forces outside the USA to this day. Although designed as a carrier-capable, LIGHT ATTACK AIRCRAFT for the US Navy and USMC, the A-4 successfully expanded its remit to include a wide-range of additional roles, perhaps most famously as an ADVERSARY AIRCRAFT at the US Navy’s Fighter Weapons School. Today’s AVIATION ART release we present an A-4 Skyhawk manoeuvring high above the clouds. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The F5 Tiger 2 was designed as a highly manoeuvrable, supersonic light fighter in the late 1950s. It first flew in 1959 and has been cruising the skies ever since, seeing frontline service and active combat with numerous air forces across the globe. However, the F-5 is perhaps most famous as an Air Force AGGRESSOR FIGHTER and as the mainstay of naval ADVERSARY SQUADRONS. Service in the letter reaching peak notoriety as part of the US Navy’s Fighter Weapons School: TOP GUN. For today’s AVIATION ART release, we present an F-5 pair in full adversary colours manoeuvring high above the desert. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The UH1 Huey helicopter is easily one of the most recognisable MILITARY HELICOPTERS in the world. First flown in 1956, the UH-1 Huey was designed as a military utility helicopter and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) helicopter following the success of MASH units during the Korean War. Despite being operated by the militaries of dozens of countries, including: the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), Japanese Self-Defence Forces and the US Army, US Navy, US Marines and US Air Force, the UH1 Iroquois is perhaps most famous for its role in the Vietnam War. As part of the AIRMOBILE concept, thousands of Hueys saw active service in Vietnam, but of all the units equipped with this helicopter none captured the public’s imagination more than those of the Air Cavalry (AIR CAV), most notably in the movie: Apocalypse Now. For today’s AVIATION ART RELEASE we went back in time to capture a flight of 1st Air Cavalry Division UH-1 Hueys sweeping across the jungle sunset. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The Jaguar was born of a British / French collaboration which sought to develop a JET TRAINER with attack and close air support capabilities. This remit subsequently expanded, most notably to include nuclear strike during the later phases of the Cold War. Thereafter exported to Oman, Ecuador, Nigeria and India (and remaining in service to this day with the latter), the Sepecat Jaguar has been battle-tested in conflicts across the globe, perhaps most notably during the 1990 Gulf War where French and RAF JAGUAR SQUADRONS saw extensive combat as part of the aerial component of Operation Desert Storm / Operation Granby. For today’s AVIATION ART release, we depict a post-mission Royal Air Force Jaguar in COLD WAR-era Artic camouflage. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

First flown all the way back in 1958, The F-4 Phantom 2 was a powerful jack of all trades. A supersonic interceptor, fighter bomber, tactical reconnaissance aircraft and, perhaps most notably, an enemy air defence suppression platform – the famous WILD WEASEL. The F4 Phantom is without doubt one of the most recognisable and successful combat aircraft of all time, and still serves Air Forces around the world today, albeit in non-combat roles. Today’s AVIATION ART release illustrates a pair of Navy F-4 Phantoms in a mid-ocean, high-altitude banking turn. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The X29 was an American EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT first flown in 1984. The aircraft tested the forward-swept wing concept, along with canard control services and other high-manoeuvrability concepts. The X-29 was operated by both NASA and the US Air Force (USAF) until its retirement in the 1990s. Today’s AVIATION ART release depicts an X-29 conducting flight testing high above the winter desert. Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

The Blackburn Buccaneer (nicknamed the Banana Jet) was a carrier-capable attack aircraft developed by the British and first flown in 1958. Also operated by the Royal Air Force and South African Air Force, the Buccaneer was notable for its capacity for high-speed, very low-level attack runs, which provided a countermeasure to constantly evolving military radar systems of the period. RAF Buccaneers also saw active service during the 1990 GULF WAR as the air component of Operation GRANBY / Operation DESERT STORM where Buccaneers supported RAF Tornado squadrons with precision targeting for laser guided weapons. The BUCK was finally retired in 1994 after several decades of successful service. Today’s aviation art release depicts a Royal Navy FLEET AIR ARM Buccaneer in its element – low and fast over the sea! Enjoy. Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

Taking to the air in 1940, the P51 Mustang answered a much-needed call when it entered operational service two years later. Specifically, a long-range, high-performance fighter that could tangle with and defeat the best the Luftwaffe had to offer. Escorting long-range bombers, such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, P-51 pilots were able to protect USAAF and RAF bomber crews all the way to target and back, and dealing with any Me 109s that cared to get involved along the way! To celebrate this Second World War legend, today’s AVIATION ART release depicts the P-51 ‘Cadillac of the Skies’ high in the dusk skies over Europe. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

Meaning ‘Burst of Fire’ in English, the RAFALE fighter jet is primarily operated by the French Air Force and French Navy, although it has also been exported to Qatar Emiri Air Force and the Indian Air Force. In addition to being a high-agility JET FIGHTER, and with a high-performance to match, The FRENCH RAFALE also has the look of sleek bird of prey, making it ideal for today’s aviation art release. Here we depict a pair of RAFALE fighters on combat air patrol high amongst the clouds over France. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.

Based on the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, which was in turn based on the de Havilland Comet JET AIRLINER, the AEW3 was proposed as a Britain’s future Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. But, after numerous complications and spiralling expenses, the project was cancelled in the late 1980s. However, due to its prestigious lineage (and because it looks kind of weird), we decided that the AEW3 should be todays AVIATION ART release. Enjoy! Dedicated to everything jet-fuelled, fast and loud, Viperwerks Studios produces daily AVIATION ART VIDEOS for fans of ALL THINGS FLIGHT! Like, share and subscribe to support the channel and help us to keep producing cool aviation content… on the daily.