I Don't See Any Of Those Hornets We Flew At The Academy

Famed fan artist Maj. Striker is at it again (did he ever stop?) -- this time he has a fantastic 3D model of Wing Commander's F-44A Rapier II. Check out the shots below - he's certainly done the lady justice. The Rapier's service entry is often recognized as the aerospace advancement that marked the sea change of the Vega Campaign's final months -- and I think we all remember how stepping into a Rapier cockpit for the first time was like falling head over heels in love. You can read more about the Rapier II's history here in the newly restored ships2 database... but first, check out Striker's fantastic art: