https://www.moma.org/collection/works/196025
Loewey''s design in '62
Entirely plausible….
Just came across that pic while digging on the anons summary of the symbolism behind it. 5:5
I haven't read anything on what he had hoped to convey in the design.
Now if only Tex had done an aileron roll with the peeps on board.
Hoo boy…
AA got shat on for changing out their eagle too….
The polished aluminum is nice though. Shiny, visible, saves weight.
That color
The blue forget me not mason flower…
A subtle reminder who ran the show until now
Why not?
And then the AF could free up some slots so Marine and Naval Aviators could get a billet flying heavy too….