The F-80C Shooting Star represents the pinnacle of the first generation of fighter jets. Unlike the complex designs that would come later, the F-80 was the essence of pure piloting: straight wings for maximum lift in maneuvers, direct hydraulic controls, and an aerodynamic fuselage designed to cut through the air without resistance. It was a machine that demanded both strength and heart, rewarding the pilot with docile performance, yet extremely fast for the standards of the time.

During its operation with the 1st/4th Aviation Group (Pacau), the F-80C became part of the Fortaleza landscape. The FAB 4227 was one of the aircraft that made up the BAFZ's silver flight line, shining brightly under the equatorial sun. Operating this jet in the Northeast meant being in the elite of the Air Force, maintaining operational readiness in a strategic and vast region. For the local population and the military, seeing these "silver arrows" taking off was synonymous with national pride.

This artwork by Alexandre Guedes immortalizes the FAB 4227 with an impressive level of technical detail. The horizontal artwork explores the fuselage's length, highlighting the colorful FAB insignia that contrast with the polished aluminum, as well as the details of the cockpit and the side air intakes that are the model's visual signature. It's a faithful representation of how the aircraft looked on the BAFZ tarmac: clean, robust, and mission-ready.

Premium Finish for Silver Aircraft:

Landscape Format (42 x 30 cm): The horizontal orientation is the only one capable of capturing the static speed of the F-80 design, filling your wall with the fighter's complete silhouette.

Realistic Semi-Gloss Texture: The choice of 250g coated paper with a semi-gloss finish is no accident. It was specifically designed for "Bare Metal" aircraft artwork, simulating the natural reflection of aluminum without excessive artificial shine, ensuring a comfortable and sophisticated viewing experience.

Signature of Authority: Developed by Alexandre Guedes, a specialist in preserving the memory of Brazilian military aviation through art.

Technical Specifications:

Artist: Alexandre Guedes

Aircraft: Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star

Squadron: 1st/4th GAV "Pacau"

Registration Number: FAB 4227

Size: 16"  x 11.5" (Horizontal Format/A3)

Paper: Premium Coated Paper, 250g

Finish: Semi-gloss

Printing: High-definition laser

Note: Frame not included.