The Cold War 1941 C47 Dakota I thought the writing desk

I thought the writing desk was a suitable backdrop to the composition as it is synonymous with the completion of a successful mission and a well earned rest period for the aircrew member

Watching the scene

Part of the brief was to include a fence running across the foreground but I do feel the image benefited from the well dilapidated old fence allowing the viewer to walk into the scene

I took advantage of the water in this image to yield some vertical reflections that add a balance to the painting and of course helps in the illusion of making it look like water

the Tornado is an all weather day or night fighter capable of carrying all types of present day weaponry including DMS and Legacy Brimstone

The Cold War 1941 C47 Dakota I thought the writing deskThe image shows Spitfires of 317 Polish Squadron being prepared for another day on standby. The featured aircraft is JH C. This particular aircraft can still be seen flying at Duxford during the airshows throughout the year. The interesting vehicle is in fact a six cylinder Bedford glycol water bowser. I found it an irresistible temptation to include this in the composition when the guys at East Kirby offered to wheel it out of the museum hanger for