Wrote The Artist: This Was Painted From Sketches. Since This Was In Late August 1967, It Was The Beginning Of The Monsoon Season Which Accounts For The Dramatic Sky Effect. The Repair Gear Gathered At The Field Made Such An Interesting Subject. The Twin-Engine Caribou Is An All-Weather Utility Transport. Its Short Takeoff And Landing (STOL) Characteristics Make It Suitable For Airlift In Forward Battle Areas, Or On Short, Unimproved Airstrips. It Has Been Used Extensively In Southeast Asia.