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Description "Somepony once told me that we are all special in our own ways. I don't think being a flightless pegasus is what they were talking about. Since the day I was born the doctors said I would never fly, and its something hard to absorb. Telling a pegasus that they can't fly is like telling a fish not to swim, doesn't make sense. For years I looked up at the sky with tears in my eyes, wondering what it was like to taste the sweet air above the clouds.

I never would have thought about it like this, but it wasn't about my bad wing...I had to find a new pair of wings. Little did I know they were made of steel, and powered by a 1,700 HP engine.

After finding this beautiful machine intact in a field, weathered with time, I decided to set up shop where she lay, and after almost 2 years of scavenging parts I finally got this bird into the air. The first few test flights were a little...bumpy but its like riding- or should I say flying a bike,(that's 5,800 pounds) it comes naturally! Fuel is cheap and easy to come by, she runs on almost anything alcoholic, and ammo can be made with some scrap metal and powder.

Some pegasi may be able to fly faster, and with more agility, but how many pegasi can carry two 20mm cannons, two .50 caliber machineguns, and 1,300 rounds of ammunition? Right.

After being in the cockpit I realized, that somepony was right. I am special, I may not be able to do magic, or fly on my own, but putting much hard work and effort to achieve my dreams of light is an incredible feeling.

Now that I know flight, I forever walk the earth with my eyes skyward, wishing I could never touch the ground again.


commission for ^^
oh my! this draw took way so long x3 but I'm very happy with the result
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Comments: 45

ExpStudio [2014-04-07 20:05:53 +0000 UTC]

I love the story, and the feel of this piece. Only thing that I am Β curious about now, is what his cutie mark is?

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halo4456 In reply to ExpStudio [2014-05-06 03:41:48 +0000 UTC]

His cutiemark is a Black spade with a plane propeller in front of it =3Β 

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bronyjoe111 [2014-02-22 21:00:39 +0000 UTC]

"Some pegasi may be able to fly faster, and with more agility, but how many pegasi can carry two 20mm cannons, two .50 caliber machineguns, and 1,300 rounds of ammunition? Right."
Now you know why I'm putting jets and choppers in my comics.

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Fixap [2014-02-17 19:24:34 +0000 UTC]

NICE!

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IsaiahParker [2014-02-12 13:59:58 +0000 UTC]

This is so amazing!

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Jak2299 [2014-02-08 07:14:23 +0000 UTC]

I'm just gonna...

Go cry...Β 

I guess...

Because along with my pilot friend, I have this fear, afraid I will never get airborne...

Well done... Well done... For some of us, you have really touched the feels with this one.Β 

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DJP15 [2014-02-07 15:44:17 +0000 UTC]

Dammit now I cant do this idea XD I had a story and everything XD

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ironman658lm [2014-02-06 04:12:46 +0000 UTC]

As a pilot, this has actually come across my mind many a time when in the dark recesses of my mind. I don't know what I would do without my wings.....I suppose find another way to just be around aviation? I dunno....But you captured the feels on this one my friend. Thank you for being awesome, and you get my stamp of approval.

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Aurora-Chiaro [2014-02-06 03:22:52 +0000 UTC]

This came out exceptionally lovely and very inspiration as well too

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AlanRayne [2014-02-06 01:51:46 +0000 UTC]

Wow! awesome work! Love it all. And a Spitfire F. Mk XVI, too! One of the best Spitfire variants. Though I can't spot the 12.7mm guns, oh well, this is leagues better than anything I could draw. Well done!

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AlanRayne In reply to AlanRayne [2014-02-06 01:55:35 +0000 UTC]

EDIT: Spitfire LF. Mk XVI

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Adeste In reply to AlanRayne [2015-10-09 10:40:30 +0000 UTC]

the 12.7 mm guns would be in the nose under the prop, but pridark forgot or didnt want to add those in.

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AlanRayne In reply to Adeste [2015-10-11 10:15:11 +0000 UTC]

???

I don't recall any of the Spitfire Variants ever having any nose-mounted armament whatsoever... Of course I'm no expert, but I have spent significant time reading up these kind of things and looking at diagrams. In the LF. Mk XVI variant the 12.7mm were mounted just inside of the 20mm Hispano IIs in the leading edge of the wing. See here:Β upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia… The small, red-capped stub is the 12.7mm.

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Adeste In reply to AlanRayne [2015-10-12 18:19:24 +0000 UTC]

i was looking at some pictures of the variant, and i saw two small ports underneath the prop. i assumed those were the 12.7sΒ i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/0…

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halo4456 In reply to AlanRayne [2014-02-06 02:10:28 +0000 UTC]

It is! *claps* someone got it right!Β 

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Adeste In reply to halo4456 [2015-10-09 10:36:58 +0000 UTC]

I also recognized that plane. the 4 bladed prop and the the Hispanos gave it away.

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gdalton66 [2014-02-06 00:22:32 +0000 UTC]

I love how this one is done. It's so original an epically done, factoring a great deal of history in with the awesome subject of mlp....I'm a fan for sure XD

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TheCaringStallion [2014-02-06 00:17:29 +0000 UTC]

This is so totally awesome!

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Honeycrisp1012 [2014-02-05 22:49:20 +0000 UTC]

Is it a Spitfire or a p51 Mustang?

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CassiusTain In reply to Honeycrisp1012 [2014-02-05 23:48:57 +0000 UTC]

Its a Spitfire. the Airtunnel (dont know if its the proper english word) of a P-51 begins farther back, at the middle of the wings, while the Airtunnel of the spitfire begins in front of the wings. Also the Cocpit is dipperent, it is formed more like a half water drop on the P-51 D, while te former versions (A-C) where cut off at the back by the upper rump. the spitfire has a mixture between both variations. also the spifire as a whole is a bit smoother in appearence than the P-51.Β 

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Honeycrisp1012 In reply to CassiusTain [2014-02-06 01:09:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I was unsure, and sadly my knowledge of WW2 era aircraft is lacking.

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CassiusTain In reply to Honeycrisp1012 [2014-02-06 01:28:12 +0000 UTC]

I would not go as far as to say that I have a great knowledge about aircraft of the WW2 era. Its just that there was a time when this interested me. Once we where asked to do a presentation about a topic of our choice in school, and i chose the history of the P-51. A bit of this information is still there ^^. that and i have some Plane models (Revell) in my room, and there happen to be a P-51 D and a Spitfire Mk.V under them XD

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Adeste In reply to CassiusTain [2015-10-09 10:39:17 +0000 UTC]

Revell is a good brand. i have an a10 thunderbolt from that brand

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Honeycrisp1012 In reply to CassiusTain [2014-02-06 03:57:30 +0000 UTC]

Well, even so, the information you imparted was helpful. Thank you!

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Red-Blitzkreig [2014-02-05 21:39:44 +0000 UTC]

pssh, my messershmitt has 3x20mm cannon

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Railphotos [2014-02-05 16:28:14 +0000 UTC]

I never knew you drew aircraft. Looks awesome.

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HawkHurricane [2014-02-05 08:06:24 +0000 UTC]

Spitfire is the best po.......plane

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Kylami [2014-02-05 07:44:22 +0000 UTC]

Jeepers, I'm astounded at how you've pulled the plane off. The background suits is superbly. Frankly, I'm jealous. What input media do you use to what program? I believe I've asked once before but must have forgotten.Β 

All in all, outstanding.

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Tempestwulf [2014-02-05 07:31:13 +0000 UTC]

Wait, you can draw aircraft? I suddenly have a huge urge to commission a Hawker Typhoon with my OC Kaimanawa

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WingMcCallister [2014-02-05 05:01:36 +0000 UTC]

Looks great + great accompanying story. Oh yeah!

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pridark In reply to WingMcCallister [2014-02-05 05:04:10 +0000 UTC]

yay!

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WingMcCallister In reply to pridark [2014-02-05 05:05:14 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah indeed! :3

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halo4456 [2014-02-05 04:50:10 +0000 UTC]

WOW! just wow! This is the best work you have ever done for me! Thank you so much! It is incredible!Β 

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pridark In reply to halo4456 [2014-02-05 05:04:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm soo happy ^^ thanks again!

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infernal69 [2014-02-05 04:34:48 +0000 UTC]

el caza te quedo demasiado hermoso *O*Β 

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pridark In reply to infernal69 [2014-02-05 05:03:43 +0000 UTC]

muchas gracias! tarde mas en el avion que en el fondo y el pony xD

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infernal69 In reply to pridark [2014-02-05 08:03:14 +0000 UTC]

jajaja te creo XDΒ 

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batosan [2014-02-05 04:23:41 +0000 UTC]

This is really well done! The narrative makes it even more powerful! ( Now you just have to wonder, where in the world did a Pegasus find a Spitfire?!) Wonderful rendition of both "Birds"! heheheheh!

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ColonelYeo [2014-02-05 04:14:48 +0000 UTC]

Chalks away!

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Siiver7 [2014-02-05 04:07:36 +0000 UTC]

That passion is beautiful, something we should all admire greatly...


Just beautiful

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pridark In reply to Siiver7 [2014-02-05 05:03:24 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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CrazyPastels [2014-02-05 04:04:51 +0000 UTC]

Soooo much win in this work!

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pridark In reply to CrazyPastels [2014-02-05 04:06:36 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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a04tbaba [2014-02-05 04:03:06 +0000 UTC]

SOOOO Kewwlll

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pridark In reply to a04tbaba [2014-02-05 04:06:40 +0000 UTC]

^^

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