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Dead aircraft return from their graveyard

Last updated on: October 1, 2012 10:07 IST

Eric Firestone, a Miami-native takes a wild look at vintage airplanes and the art that is inspired by them. The planes used as canvases range from DC7s to F106s.

According to reports, Firestone purchased the scrap planes and gave them to 22 artists, letting them have free reign over their projects.

Rediff.com brings you a few of the stunning artworks created by Firestone and his artists.

Titled 'Warning shot', this is an ink and latex job on a DC3 aircraft.

Photo credit: Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery

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Dead aircraft return from their graveyard

Last updated on: October 1, 2012 10:07 IST

Titled Phoenix of Metal, this is a spray paint job on a DC3 aircraft.

Photo credit: Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery

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Dead aircraft return from their graveyard

Last updated on: October 1, 2012 10:07 IST

Titled Phoenix of Metal, this is a spray paint job on a DC3 aircraft.

Photo credit: Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery

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Dead aircraft return from their graveyard

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Titled 'Naughty Angels', this is an acrylic job on C45 aircraft.

Photo credit: Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery

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Dead aircraft return from their graveyard

Last updated on: October 1, 2012 10:07 IST

Titled 'Naughty Angels', this is an acrylic job on C45 aircraft.

Photo credit: Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery

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Dead aircraft return from their graveyard

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Photo credit: Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery

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Dead aircraft return from their graveyard

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Titled 'Time Flies By', this is a spray paint job on a DC3 aircraft.

Photo credit: Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery

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Dead aircraft return from their graveyard

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Titled 'Warriors in Peace', this is a spray paint job on a C97 cockpit.

Photo credit: Jason Wawro for Eric Firestone Gallery

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