Internationally renowned aviation artist Keith Ferris is signing give-away posters of his newest work, of a McDonnell Douglas C-17 airlifter, at the McDonnell Douglas stand in Hall 3. Ferris has recently been in Bosnia to see the C-17 operating there and has based his latest painting on this experience. He will be available to sign posters between 10am and noon until Friday.
Source: Flight Daily News
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