480 ISRW U-2 Dragon Lady Tail FlashU-2 Dragon Lady Heavy / Recce Tail Flashes

$119.95 each

Details

Your 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing U-2 Dragon Lady tail flash will be an exact replication of the actual aircraft tail. Your custom 480 ISRW U-2 tail flash plaque includes squadron markings, unique tail stripe, any tail number, and up to 3 lines of personalized text.

Once we receive your order, we will contact you to confirm the customization details. Once complete, we will email a digital photo of your custom U-2 tail flash for your final approval prior to shipment.

Size

18" Tall x 18" Wide


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Estimated Delivery: February 10, 2025

Total: $119.95

Start Your Order

Select a type of airplane tail flash below or Create Your Own from scratch online or you can email us to get the ball rolling at inquiries@aviatorgear.com. We'll get back to you within 24 hours to discuss your project and custom design.

Your Order Form 2-3 Days

Next we'll create your custom order from. This form captures all of the details you specify including photos and mockups. We'll email the order form to you for review and approval. Once approved, production begins.

Production Begins 10 Weeks

Your tail plaque is hand-carved and molded from solid mahogany wood. We then move to the putty primer stage to get the shape exactly right. The paint process uses hand-painting, airbrushing, stencils, and in-house created decals to replicate the smallest details.

Post-Production Arrival

Once complete, we'll email photos for your final approval. These allow you to review the finished product, makeing sure we got everything just right. They will clearly show all details and paint markings. Once approved, we apply a final coat of lacquer to protect your tail flash plaque.

Shipped! 10-14 Days 3-5 Days Rushed

After about 3 days the clear lacquery is dry, we then pack your model in a specially designed container for your aircraft type. Normal production orders ship from our factory to our distribution facility in Florida once a week. Once received in Florida, we forward the model to you.

Materials Used

We use only the finest kiln-dried solid mahogany (red lauan) wood, hand-carved by the world's greatest craftsmen with unprecedented precision and accuracy. Our artisans carve, mold, assemble, paint, and detail your briefing stick entirely by hand.

What Types of Airplanes Can You Make?

We can replicate any type of aircraft and any variant from any country. All of our mahogany wood custom aircraft products are made to order just for you. They are completely customized and personalized to your specifications.

Need It Quick?

We have a 4 week and 6 week rush production service. After you approve the post-production digital photos of your completed model, expect about one additional week for us to finish the product in clear lacquer and deliver to you.

Where Are They Made?

Our production facility is located in the Philippines. Every custom product begins as a block of solid wood and is hand-carved from scratch, so we can make any size or scale.

Can I Personalize My Order?

Absolutely! That is another aspect that makes us unique, because we do not charge extra for customized or personalized details. We will put pilot and crew chief names below the canopies, we will add nose art, and we will personalize your stand.

Is There a Approval Process?

Once your aircraft replica is complete, we will email multiple post-production digital photos for your final approval prior to shipping. This allows you to see the finished product to ensure that we got everything just right. These photos will clearly show the paint markings, ordnance, names, tail number and customized stand. Corrections are still possible at this time. Any change requests different from the approved order form, may incur an additional charge. Once the final photos are approved, we apply a final coat of lacquer to protect the model. Once the lacquer is applied, changes will not be possible.

Do They Come With a Warranty?

We use only the finest materials and paints giving us the ability to offer an exceptional warranty that our custom mahogany wood products will never crack, warp, yellow or fade. If you ever encounter these defects, we will replace your product or refund your payment guaranteed. We will also repair or replace any damage that occurs during shipment.

What is Your Refund and Return Policy?

All of our custom mahogany wood aircraft replicas come with our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.

Aviator Gear Custom Tail Flashes

Our solid mahogany wood tail flashes are carved, molded, assembled, painted, and detailed by hand in only 9-10 weeks. We will authentically reproduce your custom airplane with precision and accuracy. ...

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Not sure about the details? Or looking for something extra customized? Just drop us a line and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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