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Who are we?
Meet Gary Velasco, founder of Fighting Colors…
Gary Velasco was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Following a 40-year musical career as a guitarist—primarily with the band Pyn Siren—Gary applied his natural abilities to become one of the world’s leading authorities on WWII Aviation Nose Art.
For more than 27 years with the stroke of his brush, he’s breathed new life into dozens of warbirds, many of which can still be seen, flying or statically, in museums or at airshows across the United States. Gary has graced nearly all corners of the Earth with his intricately detailed and accurately portrayed hand-crafted replicas of WWII aviation history.
Drawing on his talents as an historian, author, and artist, Gary has been a pioneer in reproducing WWII aviation nose art and creating countless originals depicting today’s beauties with the class and feel of yesterday’s glamorous pin-ups. He has brought us beautiful, patriotic, historic, and sometimes comical reminders of this country’s Greatest Generation. His work pays homage to American heroes and the women who helped keep them going during the trials and tribulations of WWII. When he created the Fighting Colors Collection Shop, it never occurred to him that he would someday be fighting his own battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.
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Philip C.
Unreal! Amazing work as always…..thx man.
Jake T.
Just received the panels about 10 minutes ago. I couldn't be more pleased. I mean, what a joy. Thank you so much, I am so appreciative for the effort.
Quentin B.
The panels are beyond my expectations. They are wonderful! Thank you.
Bruce S.
Received the Vraciu panel today. Magnificent! You do wonderful work. Thanks a bunch.
Bryan W.
Dad put this on his office wall. Along with it he included a photo of Ko-Ko and his Uncle Lynn’s dog tags. He was stoked when we presented this to him yesterday. Thanks for the great work on this.
Anita D.
USAF M/Sgt. Ret.WOW! Colour me impressed! Gary as always, I must say your workmanship and dedication to upholding your impeccable amazing reproductions is magnificent! To own a beautiful panel of Ruptured Duck with authentication certificate is wonderful and humbling.
Lee F.
Frisky Brewing Co.Your art is looking spectacular! Just wanted to let you know. It's super impressive! We're very proud of the work you're doing.
Frank P.
Gary, the panel is absolutely, positively beautiful!!!!! You are an amazing artist.
Jack S.
Vivacious Vivian arrived this week and she is gorgeous! Your work is superb and it's everything I'd hoped it would be. She'll have a prominent place in my office as a lasting tribute to my dad and to all those who served.
Jack S.
Mr. Velasco, Funny thing... when I approached the guy wearing your shirt, he had no idea how special it was. I asked him what brand it was and where he got it and he said that he had picked it up at some gift shop in Hawaii. I'm always on the lookout for something unique and I have never seen a shirt quite like that one. I took a look at your website and I must admit I was not familiar with your work, but you're a very talented artist.
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Fighting Colors
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Ruckersville, VA
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