New Limited Edition Print By Sam Lyons

The newest print by aviation artist Sam Lyons [one of our favorites--E.I.C.] pays tribute to Bob Hoover, one of the greatest military and civilian pilots of all times. In "Hoover's Maneuver" the living legend is performing a crowd-pleasing routine in his famous Shrike Commander. He's doing a Cuban-8 with one engine shut down and the prop feathered. Millions of airshow attendees have held their breath while watching Hoover take his Shrike through seemingly gravity defying stunts.

In his typically modest way, Hoover said, "The Cuban-8 is no big deal; it's easy."

Maybe it's easy if you're Bob Hoover, who performed his first Cuban-8 at the tender age of 18. He waited until he was a seasoned 20-year-old before shutting off one engine while doing his routine.

The original painting was commissioned by Buddy Stallings, owner of Eastern Aviation Fuels (EAF) of New Bern, N.C. This is the fifth painting Lyons created for EAF, the nationwide distributor for Shell Aviation. "Hoover's Maneuver" came about because Bob Hoover is now the spokesperson for EAF. Hoover co-signed the print edition owned by EAF as well as a special edition of 200 Signed and Numbered, and 30 Artist Proofs for Lyons Studio.

Lyons said, "The Shrike Commander seemed like the perfect aircraft to feature since it is so identifiable with Bob Hoover."

He added, "It's an honor to be linked with Bob this way and have him co-sign the prints. I have a lot of respect and admiration for what he's done throughout his aviation career. He's truly amazing."

Lyons and Hoover will be attending the NBAA convention on October 12-13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. People who visit Shell Aviation Booth #8806 and present their Shell Aviation credit cards - or fill out an application for one - can obtain a "Hoover's Maneuver" print signed by both Lyons and Hoover at no charge.

FMI: www.lyonsstudio.com