The Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star holds the most important title in modern Brazilian military aviation: it was the first jet fighter to operate in the Brazilian Air Force. With its clean lines, elegant side air intakes, and the sharp whistle of its turbine, the F-80C retired the romantic era of pistons and introduced the speed and altitude of the jet age. It not only modernized the fleet; it changed the combat mindset of an entire generation of pilots.

After the brutal era of the F-47 Thunderbolt, the 1st/4th Aviation Group (Pacau), based at Fortaleza Air Base (BAFZ), received this technological marvel. The transition to the F-80C represented a quantum leap for the squadron. Flying over the Ceará coast, these aircraft demonstrated a performance previously unimaginable in the region. The FAB 4200 and its squadron siblings were the vectors that guaranteed the sovereignty of the northeastern airspace with cutting-edge technology during the golden years of aviation.

This technical illustration by Alexandre Guedes revives the F-80C with registration FAB 4200. The horizontal artwork allows you to appreciate the fluid aerodynamics of this classic, detailing the characteristic wingtip tanks of the Shooting Star family and the historical markings of the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The artwork's finish captures the essence of aluminum and the functional simplicity that made this Lockheed design a timeless legend.

A Piece of History in High Definition:

Landscape Format (42 x 30 cm): The horizontal orientation is essential to highlight the elongated and "fast" profile of the Shooting Star, creating an immediate focal point in your décor.

Semi-Gloss Finish: The 250g coated paper with a semi-gloss finish was chosen to harmonize with the aircraft's metallic fuselage. It offers a sophisticated sheen that simulates the coating of the real aircraft, but with reflection control to facilitate the visualization of every detail.

Specialist Signature: This is not just a drawing, it's an aeronautical profile faithful to the original specifications, created by the artist Alexandre Guedes.

Technical Specifications:

Artist: Alexandre Guedes

Aircraft: Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star

Squadron: 1st/4th GAV "Pacau"

Registration: FAB 4200

Size: 42 x 30 cm (Horizontal Format/A3)

Paper: Premium Coated, 250g

Finish: Semi-gloss

Printing: High-definition laser

Note: Frame not included.