Robert Grant “R.G” Smith was originally an engineer for the Douglas Aircraft Corporation, and helped design a number of WWII and later aircraft. He was also a VERY talented artist, and did something like 2000 paintings, many of them Navy birds, including the A-4, which he had actually helped design.

He was known for the accuracy of his paintings, and many of his works have been displayed at the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola. He also spent time underway with the Navy, and it showed in his art. He loved to capture the aircraft coming right at you!

You can go to his website- HERE to see more of his works, and even purchase copies if desired!