Beacon in the Night

24" x 36" oil (1988)

© Northrop Grumman

The cover of darkness is denied to an enemy armored column by a Rockwell OV-10 Bronco dropping LUU-2B/B flares produced by Thiokol Propulsion. Each flare produces 1.8 million candlepower for a period of 4 minutes and provides the required illumination for the OV-10 to conduct night operations in support of attacking tactical fighters. Artist's Note: The caption reflects the 1990 time frame.

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