Reno Gold Poster - The First Half Century
Unlimited Class racers, representing the first 50 years of the Reno Air Race
Reno Gold Poster © John D. Shaw
Reno Gold Poster © John D. Shaw
Description
The aviation art poster 'Reno Gold - The First Half Century' by John D. Shaw shows a ‘heritage’ scene featuring an assortment of Unlimited Class racers, representing the first 50 years of this exciting annual September event. In 1964, the roar of high performance warbirds echoed over the high desert landscape at Stead Air Force Base in the very first Reno Air Race. Consisting of stock and modified warbirds and “purpose-built” propeller-driven aircraft, many speed records have been set and broken over the years, thrilling audiences who flock from locations all around the globe to witness the fastest piston show on Earth.
Aircraft shown in in this art poster produced from John D. Shaw's painting, from top to right, clockwise: Ol’ Yeller, Strega, Smirnoff Bearcat, Conquest I, Bardahl Miss, Rare Bear, Dago Red, Precious Metal, Czechmate, Miss America, Tsunami, Dreadnought, Critical Mass, September Fury, Super Corsair, Voodoo, White Lightnin’, Miss Van Nuys, Miss Merced, Miss Ashley, Red Baron, Ridge Runner, Pond Racer, Jeannie.
Image Height ca.
34
cm
Overall Height ca.
61
cm
Overall Width ca.
91
cm
Image Width ca.
68
cm
