Oncoming Storm, by Eric Sloane
Eric Sloane (1905-1985) was an American painter known for his landscapes and beautiful depictions of sky and clouds. Art for the window seat lovers.
Bright as Day at 10,000 Feet
He was fascinated by weather and aviation, and during WWII concentrated on illustrating military aircraft.
Clipper Ship at 7,500
The United States Army took notice, and Sloane contributed to aviation training manuals.
His teaching style tended toward the comic and graphic, perfect for the new pilot recruits, many just out of high school.
Speaking of young fliers. Oh, what a heartbreaking accident that took the lives of two Canadian pilots. And the list of airport nightmare stories this week! It is a terrible time to fly.
It's also a terrible time to fill your tank (gas over $5 around here.) Never mind that, I'm heading over to Twisp tomorrow for a short reset.
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