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“Sunrise along the Medina River”
Curtiss JN4-D2 Jenny No. 2805
US Army Air Service - Air Service Mechanic’s School
Kelly Field, Texas, 1918
By Randy Green

The venerable Curtiss JN4-D, known as the "Jenny", was one of the most historical aircraft produced in the United States. Widely employed as a trainer during World War I, the Jenny introduced thousands of cadets to the mysteries of flight. During the post-war years, the Jenny became the favorite of aerial barnstormers and performers across the continent. Many small towns across America became acquainted with aviation through these fledgling air shows.

Randy Green is an accomplished aviation artist renowned for his breathtaking paintings that capture the inspiring world of flight. Born and raised in a family of passionate artists, Green's love affair with aviation began at a young age. As a child, he spent countless hours sketching and painting landscapes and aircraft, mesmerized by the elegance and power of aircraft soaring through the sky. Green's artistic talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly began honing his skills by capturing the essence of flight on canvas. Inspired early on by the works of renowned aviation artists such as Keith Ferris and Frank Wooton, he developed a unique style that combines his meticulous attention to detail with an eye for capturing the...