It was produced by Albatros, the well known firm that also produced some highly effective single-seater fighter planes that saw extensive service with front line jastas. It was used for a variety of roles, including in observation squadrons, light bombers, and ground attacks. III was one of Germany’s premiere two-seaters during the WW I. III two seater airplane battling a British Bristol “D” Scout “Bullet.” The C.
The action of this painting shows a German Albatros C. Its simple, elegant, black, molded frame measures 14 ½” x 19 ½.” Today we are offering one of his paintings in the smaller, more compact size. Throughout his years as an artist, Jack produced paintings in two basic sizes. In addition, he became a talented aviation artist whose work resides in museums’ and enthusiasts’ art collections all over the world. Jack went on to write seventeen books before his 2009 death. It became a top-seller as soon as it was published, then quickly was snapped up and turned into a major motion picture starring George Peppard, James Mason, and Ursula Andress. The publisher printed 5,000 (a first-time author’s standard run) hardback copies, in color, as The Blue Max’s first edition. Jack, however, told the publisher that HE would provide the artwork if the dust jacket was published in color. As was standard for first-time authors, Jack was informed that his dust jacket would be rendered in black and white (artwork AND color were too expensive for a writer without a proven sales record). One of my favorite “Jack” stories occurred when his first book (The Blue Max) was being prepared for publication. Hunter was an amazing talent, and a good friend.
HUNTER – ORIGINAL PAINTING – FEATURING ALBATROS C.
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