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54 Squadron Farewell

Price range: £75.00 through £300.00

54 Squadron Farewell

Michael Rondot portrays three No. 54 Squadron Jaguars returning to RAF Coltishall, led by flagship “GA” XZ112 with its specially painted anniversary fin.

Artist: Michael Rondot.

Edition: 250 signed and numbered prints, with 40 Artist’s Proofs and Remarques and 20 canvas prints.

Signatures:

  • Wing Commander Neil Connell OBE – Officer Commanding 54(F) Squadron, 2003–2005
  • Air Vice-Marshal Sir Roger Austin KCB AFC – Officer Commanding 54(F) Squadron, 1968–1969
  • Air Commodore Terry Carlton – Officer Commanding 54(F) Squadron, 1974–1976

Artist’s Proofs and Remarques additionally signed by three Battle of Britain pilots:

  • Air Commodore Ricky Wright CBE DFC DFM – 605 Squadron
  • Flight Lieutenant Ron Smyth DFC AE – 111 and 249 Squadrons
  • Wing Commander Bob Foster DFC AE – 605 Squadron; later 54 Squadron Spitfire pilot

Remarques: Carry an original drawing in the print border; Double Remarques carry two detailed drawings with squadron badges.

Overall paper print size: 70 × 50 cm.

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Description

54 Squadron Farewell – The Story Behind the Print

54 Squadron Farewell captures three Jaguars returning to RAF Coltishall towards the end of the squadron’s association with the aircraft.

The formation is led by flagship “GA”, carrying its specially painted fin, while the aircraft retain No. 54 Squadron’s distinctive blue and gold markings.

The standard signature group brings together Michael Rondot, Wing Commander Neil Connell OBE, Air Vice-Marshal Sir Roger Austin KCB AFC and Air Commodore Terry Carlton.

Artist’s Proofs and Remarque editions add a further historical connection through three Battle of Britain pilot signatures: Air Commodore Ricky Wright, Flight Lieutenant Ron Smyth and Wing Commander Bob Foster. Every signature and its variant relationship is retained above.

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Additional information

Dimensions 70 × 50 cm
Print Type

Signed and Numbered, Artists Proof, Remarque, Double Remarque, Canvas Print

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