Space and Aviation Firsts is an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries.  
Shipping is included within Australia and Internationally for a nominal fee as my gift to you.

Mike Machat is an acclaimed USA aviation Artist - see collectors' hint "About Mike Machat" below.
Please order now so that you do not miss out on this outstanding historical opportunity!

Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Print Signed By Capt.Clyde East and Mike Machat

Mike Machat's artistic jet research included flight experiences in numerous 'exotic' aircraft types.  Mike has flown with NASA, the Blue Angels, and the USAF Test Pilot School, and was the first Air Force Artist to fly in the Rockwell B-1B Lancer and Grumman F-14 Tomcat in a U.S. Navy exchange program.  Mike Machat's Art sells incredibly quickly.

Here are a few words about this fine art stunning Artist Proof Limited Edition Print by Mike Machat:

"On the morning of 4 November 1962, U.S Air Force McDonnell RF-101A Voodoos took off from McDill AFB, Florida to make photo verification flights over Havana, Cuba proving that Soviet missiles were being removed and returned to Russia after the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

This was the closest the world had ever come to nuclear annihilation.

Capt. Clyde B. East, a pilot from the 20th Tactical Recon Squadron, 363rd Tactical Recon Wing, is shown here overflying the docked Soviet freighters in Havana Harbor at 12:30 pm that day, skimming the ocean waves at 500 mph at an altitude of only 500 feet."

There were only 100 of Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Prints Signed By Capt.Clyde East and Mike Machat made available for the Worldwide market, and each comes with its own Mike Machat signed Certificate of Authenticity [CoA]. The Limited Edition Print had a run of 1,000 Worldwide.

The incredibly beautiful Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Print Signed By Capt.Clyde East and Mike Machat captures all the vivid color and brilliance of the original Mike Machat work of art.

The ‘hallmark’ of a Master Aviation Artist is in their ability to illustrate many different angles of aircraft in flight in their artwork.  The exceptional construct of this art is the ‘high-speed low pass' by Pilot Capt. Clyde B. East, of the 20th Tactical Recon Squadron, 363rd Tactical Recon Wing, capturing the critical moment when Capt. Clyde B. East penetrated the hostile airspace of another Country whilst on his reconnaissance mission to photograph the Russian freighter off-loading nuclear missiles in Cuba.

This stunning Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Print Signed By Capt.Clyde East and Mike Machat is a important signed historical art piece for any collection.  It is a unique record of that 'highly charged political situation' between President John F. Kennedy and Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev in October 1962.

There were many iconic Aviation and Space events in the 20th and now the 21st Century that literally carved the future of the World that we have today!

Mike Machat's Space and X-Plane Art sells!  Please order now so that you do not miss out on this very restricted opportunity! 

Photo Credits

Photo 1  The Art Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Print Signed By Capt.Clyde East and Mike Machat

Photo 2  A closer horizontal image of the signed Art

Photo 3  A 'zoomed in' view of the Art with the 'Ship and Rocket cargo containers' immediately below 

Photo 4  Clyde B. East in the cockpit of his P-51D Mustang.  He became a US Air Force ace with a record of 13 kills against the Luftwaffe during World War II and historically recording the first air combat 'kills' on D-Day. [courtesy U.S. Air Force]

Photo 5  Clyde B. East in the cockpit of his F-100A Voodoo. [courtesy U.S. Air Force]

Photo 6  A magnificent USAF F-101A Voodoo 20th Tactical Recon Squadron in flight  [courtesy U.S. Air Force]

Photo 7  The Art Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Print Signed By Capt.Clyde East and Mike Machat Art with the lower signature panel shown

Photo 8  The Artist Proof Certificate of Authenticity [CoA]

Photo 9 The Artist Mike Machat climbing the ladder of the NASA 852 McDonnell Douglas F-18B at Edwards Air Force Base.

Mission Profile (source Wikipedia)

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day (October 16-28, 1962) confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union concerning American ballistic missile deployment in Italy and Turkey with consequent Soviet ballistic missile deployment in Cuba. The confrontation is often considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war.

In response to the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion of 1961 and the presence of American Jupiter ballistic missiles in Italy and Turkey, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev agreed to Cuba's request to place nuclear missiles on the island to deter a future invasion. An agreement was reached during a secret meeting between Khrushchev and Fidel Castro in July 1962, and the construction of a number of missile launch facilities started later that summer.

Clyde B. East was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia East longed to experience adventure in the military. At 19, he traveled to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

His first assignment took him to Europe, where he flew interdiction missions in the P-51A Mustang, attacking ground targets in France, Belgium, and Holland.

After his 26th mission, East transferred to the US Army Air Corps and was assigned as a 1st Lieutenant with the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, 9th Air Force, one of the only American squadrons flying British Spitfires. East amassed about 200 hours in the Spitfire before the squadron took delivery of the venerable P-51B Mustang.

On June 6, 1944, East participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy in the Mustang. In this mission that East and his wingman stumbled upon several FW-190s landing and promptly dispatched them with their .50 caliber machine guns, claiming the first aerial victories of the invasion.

Becoming a confirmed ace in March 1945, East would go on to claim a total of 13 aerial kills against the German Luftwaffe in World War II.

East stayed with the US Air Force after the conclusion of World War II after amassing more than 350 hours of combat time and 200 combat missions. At the outbreak of the Korean War, East flew combat missions again in the RF-51D Mustang as well as the RF-80 Shooting Star.

Upon his return to the States he commanded several different tactical recon squadrons, one of which flew an additional 100 visual and photo missions over Cuba as ordered by President John F. Kennedy. He retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in February 1965.

East was one of the most decorated fighter pilots during World War II. He was awarded the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Air Medal with 36 Oak Leaf Clusters.

Collectors' Hints (Space and Aviation Firsts © 2017-2023).

Collectors' Hint 1 - What is an 'Artist Proof' Limited Edition Artist Proof Print? 

'Artist Proofs' is a special early subset of the regular limited edition, limited to the first 10% of the print run.  An ‘Artist Proof’ is just that, an ‘Artist Proof’ and may or may not be numbered at the discretion of the Artist.  They therefore usually sell for 20-50% more than the regular edition print.

The 'Artist Proofs' are the first prints pulled off a fresh "stone", the plate which was drawn or etched by the artist to create the Limited Edition Canvas Prints.

A really serious Collector usually prefers the 'Artists Proof' if one can be obtained, because of the extra value they represent and the status they have in the market and as an investment.

Collectors Hint 2 - What is a 'Lithograph' Limited Edition Print? 

A Lithograph is a print created by running paper through a four-color press (red, yellow, blue, and black) making a full-color reproduction of an original painting in large quantities (usually 500-1,000). 

If signed and numbered, it is a "Limited Edition" Print, and all materials and plates used in making the print are destroyed to ensure that the edition will never be reproduced again. 

Premium Art - Limited Edition Prints utilising the Lithographic printing technique for very high quality provides 'Stand Out Impressiveness' upon your Wall.  

Collectors Hint 3 - Acquisition of 'Rare' Historical Offerings!

I now try to obtain 'rare' offerings when they appear as I lost out on a few key Historical Pieces due to hesitating. 

One was an X-15 photograph signed by 11 of the 12 surviving X-15 Pilots at the time, one being Neil Armstrong.  I have never seen a similar opportunity again during the past 25 years.  I suggest when an opportunity presents itself; please make the decision as to your collection focus and then act so you do not miss out!  

Collectors’ Hint 4 – About Mike Machat

After completing the Foundation Art Program at New York’s Pratt Institute, Mike served in the U.S. Air Force overseas and with the National Security Agency in Washington D.C.

After relocating to Los Angeles, he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California State University, Long Beach and was hired by the Douglas Aircraft Company as a technical illustrator. Mike soon advanced through the ranks to become a Staff Artist and Corporate Representative for the McDonnell Douglas Corporation. 

Moving on from the corporate world, Mike established his own independent aviation art studio and was elected the first president of the American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA). 

He served as president of the Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles and became a senior, flight-rated, member of the Air Force Art Program, contributing 21 original paintings to the national collection.  His aviation artwork has won numerous awards in the Illustration West, Experimental Aircraft Association, ASAA, Simuflite, and Naval Aviation Foundation art competitions.

As a USAF artist and Aviator flew in more than 200 different types of 'exotic' aircraft including the A-4, T-38, F-104, F-15, F-16, F-18, and Concorde. 

Mike designed and produced aviation murals for the Bob Hope Airport terminal building in Burbank, California, and created the centerpiece display for the new Air Force Flight Test Center Museum at Edwards Air Force Base, California.

His paintings are displayed in airline corporate headquarters worldwide and have been accepted into the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, National Soaring Museum, and National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Mike’s career focus includes aviation writing and editing. He served as Editor-in-Chief for Wings & Airpower Magazine as well as Acquisitions Editor for Specialty Press Aviation Publications and brings a wealth of editorial and literary knowledge to all of his aviation endeavors. As the author of two best-selling books and countless magazine and website articles, Mike has told the stories of aviation luminaries and of his own aeronautical exploits. Having worked first-hand on projects with renowned aircraft designers, pilots, and astronauts, he has been able to capture in images and words the dramatic and colorful tales of many of aviation’s greatest legends

Noted for his extensive work in commercial aviation, Mike's paintings are also displayed in many airline corporate headquarters throughout the world including a mural painted in the terminal building of the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, California. His client list includes Airbus Industrie, McDonnell Douglas, Pan American World Airways, Delta, Continental, Flying Tigers, and NASA among many others.

Notes: 

This is serious and enjoyable premium quality Art Space and Aviation Collecting.  If an offer is to be made, please understand the offer needs to be very seriously ‘close’!

Size 

This historical Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Print Signed By Capt.Clyde East and Mike Machat has an:

Size: 24"w x 18"h

Each with its own Certificate of Authenticity [CoA] and is limited to 100 Artist Proof Prints Worldwide 

Upon purchase I will be pleased to provide written professional framing hints as an additional courtesy to you. 

This is important signed historical art for any collection.  It is a wonderful and unique record of that exciting time in World Aviation 'research and development' History from 1st Generation to 5th Generation Jets.

Shipping

This new Artist Proof Print will be shipped to you directly from Australia.

This is a great buy and offering for International, UK, European and Asia Pacific Collectors. You can make this copy yours!  

Conclusion

Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Print Signed By Capt. Clyde East and Mike Machat is a must have 'Life Piece' of World and U.S. Air Force Aviation and Political History. A stunning portrait of the F-100A Voodoo flying a 'critical' reconnaissance flight at 'high speed and low level'.

Remember there were only 100 of these Cuban Sightseeing Tour [RF-101A Voodoo] Artist Proof Print Signed By Capt. Clyde East and Mike Machat made available for the entire Worldwide market! This new signed copy by the artist is irreplaceable. 

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