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You have certainly captured the excitement of the moment, an all action picture <br />presented with wonderful lighting and clean crisp washes. Super work.<br />I don&#39;t expect their job is always as pretty as this :)

Stunning again

Thank you CA - it was painted as a commission for someone who was on the Nimrod crew during this rescue. The ship is the one involved, as is the Nimrod&#39;s serial number and the sky and sea state are my interpretations from his memory. <br />

Thanks Peter!

What a subject for a painting! In less capable hands this could have been a real disaster, too..... <br /><br />As it is, it&#39;s a triumph.

Hang on Studio Wall
24/12/2015
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An RAF Nimrod Maritime Patrol aircraft flies top cover for a Sea King Helicopter far out to sea as it winches an injured crewman from a trawler. Watercolour, 53 x 34 cm. Original sold, limited edition prints available.

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Rob Wigham

I am a watercolour painter living and working in the beautiful north of Scotland. Although my painting began with landscape works, I have recently begun painting aircraft, especially with a military theme. I often enjoy placing many of my aircraft in a landscape setting of their own! I am…

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