YF-12A Art Print by Mark Karvon, 11" x 14" Print

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YF-12A Art Print
- 11" x 14" Print Size
First flown August 7, 1963, the YF12 was a two seat interceptor version of the secret A-12 reconnaissance aircraft then operated by the CIA. Fitted with the Hughes AN/ASG-18 fire-control radar and armed with AIM-47 Falcon (GAR-9) air-to-air missiles, it was. intended to be a potential replacement for the F-106 Delta Dart. On May 1, 1965, two different YF-12A aircraft set a speed record of 2,070.101 miles per hour and an altitude record of 80,257.86 feet. For their speed record flight, Col. Robert L. "Fox" Stephens (pilot) and Lt. Col. Daniel Andre (fire control officer) received the 1965 Thompson Trophy. This record was eventually broken by and aircraft which was a further development of the A-12 program - the SR-71 Blackbird. Despite performing well in testing the program was cancelled. YF-12 aircraft continued flying for many years with the US Air Force and NASA performing research. Future Apollo 15 Lunar Module Pilot and moon walker Jim Irwin was one of the test pilots who flew the Yf-12.
This 11" x 14" Giclee print captures the incredible YF-12A at the height of it's performance envelope. Our Giclee prints are printed on Heavyweight Archival Matte paper with Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. The image is printed on paper with an extra 1" border to allow for matting or framing.
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Print title: "Setting The High Bar" YF-12A
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In order to provide the highest quality artwork to our valued customers and patrons, this fine art print is printed by a professional printing company on Heavyweight Archival Matte Paper using Epson Ultrachrome professional archival inks. We understand your art purchase is personal and our printing process ensures your treasured print will last for many years.
Archival Matte paper features the following qualities:
Acid free base to preserve fine art and photos
Neutral white surface for excellent color reproduction
260 g, 9.5 mil weight for durability
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