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"Rolling scissors" - aviation art by Simon Cattlin
"Rolling scissors" - aviation art by Simon Cattlin
The Tornado F3 was the air defence variant of the very successful GR1 strike aircraft and was introduced as the stop gap between the retirement of the Lighting F6 / Phantom FGR2 and the introduction of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
The initial F2 version ( manual swing wing with concrete radar ) was quickly superceded by the F3 version and 152 F3’s were ordered in 1986. Whist no-one could claim the Tornado F3 was a world class dog-fighter in fairness it was designed as a effective cold war interceptor and was optimized for that role as a potent mach 2 weapons platform . The Tornado F3 force was replaced by new Typhoon aircraft who took over the air-superiority role.
23 Squadron operated the Tornado F3 from the late 1980’s until 1994 when the Squadron disbanded as part of defence cuts.
The inspiration for the painting was a very clear afternoon on the north coast of Norfolk watching some low and mid level interception practice between Tornado crews, I’ve placed three aircraft in a turning fight with ZE835 in re-heat in a climbing port turn to engage the other two.
Original oil on canvas, image size 61cm x 46cm. Signed by the artist. Framed.
SOLD
Fine art paper print – image size 43cm x 32cm , edition size 350
280gsm Titanium Lustre fine art paper print. £59.00
280gsm Titanium Lustre fine art paper print pre-fitted to wash mount with back board. £103.00
Fine art canvas print – image size 46cm x 35cm , edition size 95
100% Cotton Canvas fine art print fitted to 20mm wooden stretcher bars, individually hand embellished with oil paint & hand varnished by the artist. £185.00
Custom produced print – Edition size 50
Specific size produced on paper, canvas, glass, acrylic, MDF, dibond including bespoke wall mounts. Priced on individual specification, please contact me directly for options and details.
All works can be pre-framed before delivery to you, please contact me with your preferences to be added to your order.
For the full artwork specification please go to the Artwork Description / FAQ page.
The Tornado F3 was the air defence variant of the very successful GR1 strike aircraft and was introduced as the stop gap between the retirement of the Lighting F6 / Phantom FGR2 and the introduction of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
The initial F2 version ( manual swing wing with concrete radar ) was quickly superceded by the F3 version and 152 F3’s were ordered in 1986. Whist no-one could claim the Tornado F3 was a world class dog-fighter in fairness it was designed as a effective cold war interceptor and was optimized for that role as a potent mach 2 weapons platform . The Tornado F3 force was replaced by new Typhoon aircraft who took over the air-superiority role.
23 Squadron operated the Tornado F3 from the late 1980’s until 1994 when the Squadron disbanded as part of defence cuts.
The inspiration for the painting was a very clear afternoon on the north coast of Norfolk watching some low and mid level interception practice between Tornado crews, I’ve placed three aircraft in a turning fight with ZE835 in re-heat in a climbing port turn to engage the other two.
Original oil on canvas, image size 61cm x 46cm. Signed by the artist. Framed.
SOLD
Fine art paper print – image size 43cm x 32cm , edition size 350
280gsm Titanium Lustre fine art paper print. £59.00
280gsm Titanium Lustre fine art paper print pre-fitted to wash mount with back board. £103.00
Fine art canvas print – image size 46cm x 35cm , edition size 95
100% Cotton Canvas fine art print fitted to 20mm wooden stretcher bars, individually hand embellished with oil paint & hand varnished by the artist. £185.00
Custom produced print – Edition size 50
Specific size produced on paper, canvas, glass, acrylic, MDF, dibond including bespoke wall mounts. Priced on individual specification, please contact me directly for options and details.
All works can be pre-framed before delivery to you, please contact me with your preferences to be added to your order.
For the full artwork specification please go to the Artwork Description / FAQ page.