Flightdeck Friday – Fast Carriers and Their Fledglings

BySteeljawscribe

Some art and photos from the archives, bound together with a classic score – for your weekend’s pleasure. – SJS
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  2. SJS,

    Really beautiful work ; (I hate to use the word beautiful in this context) but, it really is. You’ve captured the essence of the photos with the music.

    Arrrgh! Put a lump in me throat, it did.

  3. Buck, Guy:
    Many thanks for the feedback & glad you enjoyed it. More to follow… 😉
    – SJS

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