History of Aviation

e0f58bc4-66a8-3344-8677-656198fce505 Joel R. Simpson

Military Aviation History of man and his flying machines. I have always had a strong interest in military aviation since I was a child. Having a father who was a U.S. Army Master Aviator had probably something to do with that. Military aircraft represents a story of man's enginuity to overcome the forces of nature in an attempt to bring about change; change that is beneficial to some and not so beneficial to others. But that is all a part of life In my paintings, I attempt to present a story, to capture a moment in history, and to offer the viewer a different perspective in this on-going drama of man and his flying machines.