Description:

This set of collectible phone cards features stunning aviation artwork by Michael R. Newcomer, a renowned artist celebrated for his vivid and historically detailed depictions of military aircraft. The first card, titled "Morning Classes," showcases a beautifully rendered painting of Stearman training planes at dawn. The scene captures a peaceful moment on an airfield, bathed in golden sunlight with soft clouds drifting overhead. Multiple biplanes stand ready on the grassy field, their yellow and blue fuselages and markings sharply detailed. One biplane is airborne, illustrating the calm yet purposeful routine of early aviation training before the demands of flight take over. The color palette and lighting effectively convey the tranquil atmosphere of early morning, highlighting the delicate interplay between man, machine, and nature during the era of classic aircraft training.

The back of the "Morning Classes" phone card is both informative and practical, printed with clear instructions for use, including dialing directions for domestic and international calls, as well as a customer service number. It specifies that the card provides 15 units of talk time and includes an expiration policy. Notably, it bears Michael R. Newcomer’s signature in blue ink, authenticating it as part of a limited artist series. The official branding, "Argo City Company" and "Pre-Paid Aviation Art Phonecards," emphasizes its collectible and aviation themes, making this card both a functional piece of memorabilia and a valuable artifact of aviation art history.

The second card, titled "Splash One," offers a stark contrast to the tranquil tone of the first. It depicts an intense, dynamic scene of aerial combat featuring an F-4 Phantom fighter jet, emblematic of U.S. naval aviation. The jet, marked with Navy insignia and painted in sleek gray with detailed squadron markings, dominates the foreground as it appears to have just engaged enemy aircraft below in the clouds. Another plane is shown crashing into the sea with visible flames, vividly capturing the chaos and danger of modern warfare skies. The painting evokes the adrenaline, precision, and lethal grace associated with fighter aircraft operations, possibly referencing events from the Vietnam era or later developments in naval aviation. The dramatic, forceful composition contrasts sharply with the serene training scene of the first card and demonstrates Newcomer’s versatility in capturing multiple facets of military aviation history.

The back of the "Splash One" card mirrors that of the "Morning Classes" card, also printed with usage details and signed by Michael R. Newcomer, further confirming the artist-authenticated nature of the collection. It similarly offers 15 units of talk time and features the branding of Argo City Company. Together, these two cards form a compelling set that spans the broad spectrum of military aviation history—from the foundational training of classic biplanes to the fierce combat flights of supersonic jets. The combination of meticulous artwork, historic aircraft, and functional collectible phone cards creates a richly layered tribute to aviation, appealing to collectors, historians, and aviation enthusiasts alike.

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