318th Dragons Night Launch
 
In 1960 the 318th FIS operated at Paine Field, Everett WA as part of the USAFs Air Defense Command. The alert hangers were designed for a rapid response. With Doors that  opened on both ends,  the Convair F-102 Delta Daggers could start engines and fast taxi on the angled taxi way onto the runway and get airborne quickly. Viewed here from a cupola centered between the four hanger bays, these four 318th "Dragons" are launching on a late evening training flight into an ominous sunset.
 
 Original painting sold. Acrylic on Gesso board 20"x30."
 
Signed open edition prints are available for $150.00 plus $15.00 shipping.
 
Image size 16"x 20" on 18" x 22" paper .