Jaguars
over Kilduff by Michael Rondot
A
striking portrayal of a simulated low-level attack by four
Jaguars from RAF Coltishall, over the beautiful pastoral landscape
of Kilduff, in East Lothian, Scotland. Signed by two distinguished
Jaguar pilots and squadron commanders,
Air Chief Marshall Sir John Thomson GCB CBE AFC and Wg Cdr
Steve Griggs AFC.
Since
its introduction in the 1970s to front-line service in the
ground attack; nuclear strike and reconnaissance roles, the
Jaguar has defied sceptics and proved itself to be one of
the finest tactical aircraft in the history of the Royal Air
Force.
Battle-tested in the Gulf War, where 618 combat sorties were
flown without loss by just 12 aircraft, the Jaguar now enjoys
an enviable reputation as an effective, rugged and exceptionally
reliable combat aircraft.
Michael
Rondot's new painting portrays the Jaguar in its element,
at 450 knots and 250 feet during a four-aircraft low level
attack sortie over Southern Scotland. Seen against a beautiful
late-afternoon sundown are Jaguars from number 6, 41(F) and
54(F) squadrons based at RAF Coltishall, Norfolk. In the background,
two Royal Navy Warships head out to sea in the Firth of Forth.
Beyond them low cloud and rain envelops the hills of East
Fife - this is 'Jaguar weather'.
Each
copy of JAGUARS OVER KILDUFF is signed, dated and numbered
by the artist, stamped with the Collectair seal, and signed
by two distinguished Jaguar pilots:
Air
Chief Marshal SIR JOHN THOMSON GCB CBE AFC Sir
John Thomson is the Jaguar Force's most respected senior pilot.
He commanded 41(F) squadron when it re-equipped with the Jaguar
in the recce/attack role and later commanded the RAF Germany
strike/attack wing at RAF Bruggen. Up until 1994 he was Air
Officer Commanding-in-Chief Strike Command and then was appointed
Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces NORTHWEST.
Wing
Commander STEVE GRIGGS AFC Steve
Griggs has flown the Jaguar since 1976 with 31, 54(F) and
41(F) squadrons. In 1982 he ejected twice within a five-month
period; the first after being shot down over Germany by an
AIM-9 Sidewinder missile fired inadvertently from an RAF F-4
Phantom; the Second after a catastrophic engine fire over
Northeast Scotland. He was awarded the Air Force Cross for
pioneering night low level flying in the Jaguar With night
vision goggles and was at the time of signing the print, the
Officer Commanding 41(F) Squadron.
Air Chief Marshall Sir John Thomson GCB CBE AFC
and
Wg Cdr Steve Griggs AFC
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Jaguars
over Kilduff by Michael Rondot
Print
size: 28 x 20ins approx
Primary |
Edition
size: 500 |
Price: £75.00 |
Artist Proof |
Edition
size: 50 |
Price: £120.00 |
Remarque |
Edition
size: |
Price: £235.00 |
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