Everards Fortunity at Reedham

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Great picture, Michael. Very well done!

Posted by Peter Robinson on Fri 08 Oct 20:39:10

Wow so detailed!!

Posted by Faye Patrick on Fri 08 Oct 20:41:19

Excellent painting Michael, I’m sure the recipients of your cards will be vey pleased with them, always nice to have personal tough. And I know reviving card from old RAF friends is important and bring back fond memories.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 08 Oct 20:49:55

Smashing piece of work. Only those who have sailed the seas, truly know what it can do; and the truth! Merry Christmas Michael.

Posted by John Walker on Fri 08 Oct 21:57:29

Super painting. What a fantastic card it will make.

Posted by Denise Cat on Fri 08 Oct 22:37:10

Superb lighting.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Sat 09 Oct 06:29:05

A stunner Michael, the way you've painted ice is SO good

Posted by Heather Love on Sat 09 Oct 07:34:45

Excellent painting Michael

Posted by Neil Williamson on Sat 09 Oct 08:11:58

A very interesting Christmas card and so well executed.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 09 Oct 08:42:30

Such an interesting history and beautifully painted Michael.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sat 09 Oct 09:00:52

Superb piece Michael and an excellent choice for this years card.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 09 Oct 10:16:35

A super painting.

Posted by David Williams on Sat 09 Oct 10:17:13

Wow - that is superb and most unusual for a Christmas card.

Posted by David Stevens on Sat 09 Oct 12:32:41

Great painting

Posted by Christine Rogan on Sat 09 Oct 15:12:58

My grateful thanks as always to all of you who took the trouble to react to my work. I am delighted that you all gain such pleasure from this painting.

Posted by Michael Daley on Sun 10 Oct 10:38:28

Supper good

Posted by Lorna Gasperi on Wed 20 Oct 19:51:25

Enjoyed seeing this work. Realistic.

Posted by Sunil Mehta on Mon 25 Oct 04:37:47

So good.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sun 31 Oct 15:55:24

Hang on Studio Wall

08/10/2021

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Fortunity was built as a Chant an abbreviation for Channel Tanker. One of a number built to support the Normandy landings but hardly used and many were bought by the firm F T Everards of Greehithe. Here she is passing through the railway swing bridge at Reedham in Norfolk This will be my 2021 Christmas card.

About the Artist

Michael Daley

Before leaving the RAF in the early 90s I studied, part time, Fine Art and Graphic Design at Falmouth College of Art and Design. On leaving the Air Force I worked for 17 years at Holkham Hall until retirement in 2010. I worked as a volunteer caseworker for ssafa ( Forces Charity) for almost 5…

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