Aero Commander L-26 55-4647 Art
Aero Commander L-26 55-4647 Art.
The Aero Commander L-26, a special version of the U-4B, holds a significant place in aviation history as the “smallest Air Force One.” Tail number 55-4647 was used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1956 to 1961. Known for its robust design and reliable performance, the L-26 was the first Air Force One with only two engines and the first to carry the now iconic blue and white paint scheme. Eisenhower, a pilot himself, would often take the controls during trips between Washington, D.C., and his farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This artwork pays tribute to the legacy of the L-26, celebrating its contribution to presidential history and aviation. With sleek lines and a distinct presence, this piece captures the spirit of an aircraft that served with distinction.
Massive 40×60 canvas wraps and framed canvas wraps available upon request!
Design by Ron Finger
MinnesotaMaj. Ron Finger, a freelance illustrator and member of Civil Air Patrol’s Minnesota Wing, was honored as Artist of the Year by the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame, and as an Air Force Art Program artist, he documents U.S. Air Force operations while also creating historical emergency service art for Civil Air Patrol.
Aero Commander L-26 55-4647 vintage style military aviation travel poster art by – Squadron Posters!
The Aero Commander L-26, a special version of the U-4B, holds a significant place in aviation history as the “smallest Air Force One.” Tail number 55-4647 was used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1956 to 1961 who, as a pilot himself, would often take the controls during trips between Washington, D.C. and his farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The first Air Force One to have only two engines, the L-26 was also the first presidential aircraft to carry the now familiar blue and white paint scheme. With sleek lines and a distinct presence, this piece captures the spirit of an aircraft that served with distinction. –Ron Finger (artist) SEP 2024.
The Aero Commander 500 family is a series of light-twin piston-engined and turboprop aircraft originally built by the Aero Design and Engineering Company in the late 1940s, renamed the Aero Commander company in 1950, and later a division of Rockwell International in 1965. Final production occurred under the Gulfstream Aerospace name. The initial production version was the 200 mph, seven-seat Aero Commander 520. An improved version, the 500S, manufactured after 1967, is known as the Shrike Commander. Larger variants are known by numerous model names and designations, ranging up to the 330 mph, 11-seat Model 695B/Jetprop 1000B turboprop. As of recent, the Aero Commander is known as the Twin Commander. Check out this stunning Aero Commander L-26 55-4647 Art by – Squadron Posters!
Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle! (See our Facebook page HERE)
This is what makes Squadron Posters different–it’s about remembering where you’ve lived and what you’ve seen with a vintage themed travel poster. – Collect your travels and tell your story!
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