Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "C.R. 32 Cricket" Signed lower left. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32c C.R. 32 Cricket stamp issued November 1, 1996. Nicknamed Chirri, or Cricket, by Spanish pilots, the 1933 Italian Fiat C.R. 32 had a lightweight duralumin frame that provided the plane with amazing strength and maneuverability. Armed with two Breda-Safat 12.7mm machine guns synchronized to fire through the propeller arc, the Cricket was a formidable biplane -- the principal fighter of the Regia Aeronautica from 1935-1940. Image Size: 16.5 x 13.75 in. Overall Size: 20 x 14.75 in. Unframed. (B15487)