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Arctic Warrior by Michael Rondot. - Cranston Military Prints

Arctic Warrior by Michael Rondot.


Arctic Warrior by Michael Rondot.

Bardufoss airbase, over 150 miles North of the Arctic circle in the far North of Norway, was for twenty years the deployment base for No.41(F) Squadron Jaguars. Flying in the ground attack and reconnaissance roles, the former Battle of Britain Squadron were Arctic operations specialists in a region noted for its dangerous winter weather and extreme flying conditions. This print portrays a Jaguar GR3, carrying Vinten JRP reconnaissance pod, in action during NATO exercises in the rugged and inhospitable area where military pilots enjoy some of the most challenging flying in the world. Michael Rondot has drawn on his own experiences of low flying in north Norway to create a stunning painting dominated by the camouflaged Jaguar and dramatically illustrating the bleak terrain and atmosphere of an Arctic Warrior!
Item Code : DHM6361APArctic Warrior by Michael Rondot. - Editions AvailableExtra....

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Signed limited edition of 200 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm)Artist : Michael RondotSOLD
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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm)
Bagshaw, Dave
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Squadron Leader Dave Bagshaw AFC
Flew Jaguars from 1974 - 1991. The only pilot with 4000 hours on type.
Signature Value : £10
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Pixton, Bill
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Wg Cdr Bill Pixton AFC
Commanding Officer of the RAF Gulf Jaguar Detachment.
Signature Value : £15
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Smith, Ian
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Squadron Leader Ian Smith
Jaguar pilot, No.41 Sqn.
Signature Value : £15
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Gordon, Mike
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Squadron Leader Mike Gordon DFC MBE
41(F) Sqn Flight Commander 1989-1992
Signature Value : £10
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Hopkins, Mark
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Group Captain Mark Hopkins OBE
Officer Commanding 41(F) Sqn 2002-2004
Signature Value : £10
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Michael Rondot

Signature(s) value alone : £60		£120.00

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Of the many famous combat aircraft to serve their respective countries in the Second World War, two perhaps more than any others, created huge impact and consternation upon seasoned opposing pilots when they first appeared on the battlefront - the Supermarine Spitfire and the Messerschmitt Me262. Both in their day represented enormous advances in aircraft design and power, and both have continued to capture the imagination of aviation enthusiasts ever since. As the war progressed the Spitfire continually upgraded its performance and by the time the Luftwaffes new Me262 turbo-jet arrived on the scene the sleek new Mk XIV, powered by the awesome Griffon engine, was among the fastest piston-engine fighters of the war. The stage was set for a clash between the most powerful piston-engine fighter and the worlds first turbojet, and it was not long before the pilots of these two most advanced combat aircraft met in the hostile skies over western Europe. Ill-advisedly employed by Hitler as the wonder-bomber, the Me262 was initially issued to Bomber Units, one of which being KG51. Tasked with undertaking lightning fast raids upon advancing Allied ground forces, the shark-like jets employed their spectacular speed advantage to surprise, strike and escape. Not to be outdone, the RAF responded with their supremely fast Spitfire XIVs which had already proven themselves highly effective against Germanys V1 flying bombs. In his painting, Nick Trudgian recreates a typical moment: Spitfire Mk XIVs of 41 Squadron have intercepted and damaged a Me262 of KG51 and, with smoke and debris pouring from its damaged Jumo 004 Turbojet, the stricken Luftwaffe jet will be lucky to make it home. A dramatic painting and a fine tribute to the RAFs contribution to the Victory in Europe.

Victory Over the Rhine by Nicolas Trudgian. 		Spitfire EB-J of Sqn Ldr Maurice Brown at the height of the Battle of Britain.

Sqn Ldr Maurice Brown - No.41 Sqn by Ivan Berryman. 		The Jaguars are en-route to Cape Wrath to carry out precision-guided bombing attacks at Garbh-eilean weapons range. The lead aircraft is armed with a Paveway II laser guided bomb, whilst the No 2 is carrying a TIALD pod to laser designate their target. In the background mighty Ben Hope, soaring up to 3040 feet, forms a massive backdrop against a darkening sky as the Big Cats get down to business.

Broken Silence by Michael Rondot.		30th January 1991. Day 14 of Operation Desert Storm, and ships of the Iraqi navy make a desperate dash for the northern waters of the Persian Gulf and sanctuary in Iranian waters. Only a few of them will make it through the gauntlet of Allied air-power lying in wait to attack any surface contacts.Already on fire amidships after being attacked by US Navy aircraft, this Polnocny C class landing ship has fallen prey to a pair of rocket and cannon-armed Jaguars only a few miles from the mouth of the Shatt-al-Arab waterway in southern Iraq. The Jaguars, led by Wing Commander Bill Pixton AFC, make a low pass to confirm the identity of the ship and turn away to position for their attack that will leave the Polnocny sinking, ablaze from end to end. Coup de Grace portrays the incident as it unfolds, capturing the moment when the Jaguar flight leader looks back over his shoulder at the burning ship and prepares to attack. The Jaguars will unleash four pods of CRV-7 rockets onto their target and then re-attack with 30mm cannon before returning to base at the end of a harrowing 3-hour mission. Heavily armed, and using Victor tankers to in-flight refuel, RAF Jaguars often flew combat air patrols over the northern Persian Gulf from their base at Al-Muharraq, Bahrain, during the first weeks of Operation Desert Storm. Their task was to seek and destroy Iraqi army and naval targets, or to locate and to suppress enemy AAA during rescue missions for downed Allied airmen. The results were invariably the same: the targets were hit, and the Jaguars, despite coming under fire, returned safely home.

Coup de Grace by Michael Rondot
Signatures on these products
*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature and is for the unmatted version where available. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare.
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Squadron Leader Dave Bagshaw AFC
*Signature Value : £10

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs.


Bagshaw, Dave
(Squadron Leader Dave Bagshaw AFC)

Flew Jaguars from 1974 - 1991. The only pilot with 4000 hours on type.


Wg Cdr Bill Pixton AFC
*Signature Value : £15

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs.


Pixton, Bill
(Wg Cdr Bill Pixton AFC)

Commanding Officer of the RAF Gulf Jaguar Detachment.


Squadron Leader Ian Smith
*Signature Value : £15

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs.


Smith, Ian
(Squadron Leader Ian Smith)

Jaguar pilot, No.41 Sqn.


Squadron Leader Mike Gordon DFC MBE
*Signature Value : £10

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs.


Gordon, Mike
(Squadron Leader Mike Gordon DFC MBE)

41(F) Sqn Flight Commander 1989-1992


Group Captain Mark Hopkins OBE
*Signature Value : £10

Editions signed :

Limited edition of 50 artist proofs.


Hopkins, Mark
(Group Captain Mark Hopkins OBE)

Officer Commanding 41(F) Sqn 2002-2004
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