This painting Of The Xb-70 Bombers Is Different From The Photo-Realism Found In Aviation Art. Allegorical In Context And Style, It Shows The 2 Xb-70s Which Never Flew Together. The artist tried to restore them to their former glory as the Beautiful Aircraft They Were, Showing The 20001 Landing At Edwards Air Force Base, California And 20207 (Lost In A Tragic Accident) With Wingtips 25 Degrees Down To Show Some Of The Uniqueness Of Design And To Give Testimony To Their Grace, And What Could Have Been Had The Program Not Been Cancelled. The Title Reflects The Norse Myth Of The Valkyrie Name Shaker And Mist, Being The First Two Of The 13 Valkyries. They Were Known As The Daughters Of Odin, Father Of Battle They Served By Choosing The Best Of The Slain Warriors In The Battlefield And Escorting Them To Valhalla.
