Price range: £75.00 through £300.00
This wonderfully evocative print portrays three 54 Squadron Jaguars returning to RAF Coltishall. Led by their flagship GA with its specially painted fin, these Jaguars may be the last RAF aircraft to wear 54(F) Squadron’s distinctive blue and gold colours.
Signatures:
Artist’s Proofs and Remarques are additionally signed by THREE BATTLE OF BRITAIN PILOTS:
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This wonderfully evocative limited edition print by Michael Rondot captures a historic moment at RAF Coltishall. The painting portrays three No. 54 (Fighter) Squadron Jaguars returning to their home base for the final time. Specifically, the aircraft feature the squadron’s distinctive blue and gold colors, marking their disbandment in 2005. This limited edition print pays tribute to the unit that became the first operational RAF Jaguar squadron in 1974. You can explore more Jaguar prints in our RAF Collection today.
The SEPECAT Jaguar served the RAF for over 30 years as a premier close air support and tactical nuclear strike platform. Indeed, its rugged design and over-wing missile rails allowed it to dominate low-level battlefields. This limited edition print showcases the flagship “GA” (XZ112) with its specially painted anniversary fin. Consequently, the Jaguar remains the aircraft most closely associated with 54 Squadron’s modern identity. Its retirement in 2007 marked the transition of the RAF’s strike role to the Eurofighter Typhoon.
No. 54 Squadron holds a legendary status as the highest-scoring RAF fighter squadron during the Battle of Britain. Notably, the unit transitioned through historic types like the Spitfire, Hunter, and Phantom before adopting the Jaguar. Michael Rondot’s artwork bridges these generations of excellence. This limited edition print reflects the squadron’s motto, Audax omnia perpeti (Boldness to endure anything). Moreover, the presence of these aircraft at RAF Coltishall links the “Big Cat” to the final days of a historic Battle of Britain fighter station.
Every limited edition print in this run carries exceptional historical weight through its signatures. The artist personally signs each copy to ensure its quality. For serious collectors, the Artist’s Proofs and Remarques feature the signatures of three legendary Battle of Britain veterans. Finally, these signatories include Air Commodore Ricky Wright and Wing Commander Bob Foster, who flew Spitfires for 54 Squadron during WWII. In fact, having the signatures of both Jaguar-era commanders and “The Few” on a single work makes this edition uniquely valuable. Therefore, shop our gallery today to secure your own piece of RAF heritage or for more information on the “Big Cat” visit the Thunder and Lightnings website.
| Dimensions | 70 × 50 cm |
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| Print Type | Signed and Numbered, Artists Proof, Remarque, Double Remarque, Canvas Print |
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