In 1962, the Aero Union Corp. was operating its first two air tankers, a TB-25N Mitchell (N9865C) and a B-17G Flying Fortress (N9323Z) shown flying out of Redding CA. The company was founded by Richard E. Foy and Dale P. Newton as Western Air Industries, Anderson CA, in 1959. The name was later changed to Aero Union Corp. in 1962. Aero Union was a major player in developing equipment and techniques for aerial firefighting and operated the largest fleet of fire attack aircraft in the industry.
 
Original painting available. Contact the artist directly for sale details.
 
18"x24", acrylic on gesso board.
 
Signed, open edition prints are available for $150 plus $15 shipping USA, $30 outside USA.
 
Image size 16"x20" on 18"x24" paper.