“Supersonic Sundown” The Convair B-58 Hustler

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“Supersonic Sundown” Convair B-58 Hustler

“Supersonic Sundown” features a quartet of Convair B-58 Hustler intercontinental bombers flying through a partially cloudy sunset over a shimmering ocean.  The waning afternoon sun shines brightly on the Hustler’s natural metal finish as they climb in tight formation toward their cruising altitude.

For a time, the B-58 was not just the fastest operational bomber in the world, it was one of the fastest operational aircraft. Each one of her four General Electric J79 engines produced 15,000 pounds of thrust, and propelled the Hustler to her maximum speed of 1,325 MPH. After her acceptance by the U. S. Air Force, Hustler aircrews wasted no time in braking speed and altitude records and winning numerous major aeronautical trophies (Bendix, Bleriot, Harmon, Mackay, and Thompson).

The B-58’s first flight was on November 11, 1956. The final Hustler flight happened in January 1970. 86 flew for the Strategic Air Command.

Eight aircraft still survive as museum exhibits, such as 59-2458 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The crew of 2458 set three speed records while flying from Los Angeles to New York and back on March 5, 1962, and won the 1962 Bendix and Mackay trophies.

This striking 24X18 inch giclee fine art print is limited to 20 hand-signed and numbered editions. Each is printed on 60 Lb. acid-free archival paper to retain its vivid colors for many years. A Certificate of Authenticity, which bears my signature, the print number, and other information, accompanies each print.

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Check out some of my other B-58 Hustler artwork, “High Altitude Hustle.”