Wing's Of Armour - Original Painting - 61cm x 91cm
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This painting depicts the Chieftain AVRE (CHAVRE) (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) obstacle assault vehicle and the Chieftain AVLB (Armoured Vehicle Launch Bridge) bridging vehicle. Both types of vehicles were employed by the Armoured Engineers in their operational role of ‘Operation Telic’ in Iraq 2003. Deployed as part of the UK force were 32 Armoured Engineer Regiment who supported the famous 7th Armoured Brigade known as the Desert Rats and is the only remaining unit of the famous 79th Armoured Division that formed part of the D Day landings. It still wears the 79th insignia of the Bull’s Head to this day. The title of the painting ‘Wings of Armour’ is derived from the Royal Engineers Regimental March ‘Wings’ and reflects the Armoured Engineer Branch of the Corps.
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Ray Taylor - Artist
When asked where they got their ideas from, all artists would undoubtedly reply, ‘My Art is a part of Myself’ At school I longed to study art where it was recommended that I study Fine Art by my tutors, an opportunity which never presented itself. My passion for drawing was historic battle…
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