Description: This is an Aviation art print of a Trans World Airlines Convair 880 over Chicago's O'Hare Airport circa 1968. The original painting from which this print was produced was commissioned by a newly minted 880 Captain domiciled at O'Hare in 1968. The 880 was the fastest airliner in the world until surpassed by it's older sidling the Convair 990 which was 10 knots faster. It routinely cruised at mach .89 with the Vmo warning bell going off at .895. (todays airlines typically cruise at Mach .77-.78) The 880 was developed by Convair to the specifications of Howard Hughes the owner of TWA. Hughes lost control of TWA to the New York Bankers. They and Corporate Raider, C. Icahn eventually Looted and destroyed the airline. This print is signed, numbered and includes a certificate of authenticity telling about the print and artist. The print is in original condition, it has been stored flat in dark air conditioned, smoke free, storage since producedThe print size is 18" x 24".It will be shipped rolled in a strong tube, It should be unrolled and stored flat if you are not going to frame it right away.
Price: 9.99 USD
Location: Mattawan, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-11T16:34:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Print
Airline: TWA
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
