Airstrike over West Falkland

£110.00

Airstrike over West Falkland

Robert Taylor gives a pilot’s-eye view of Commander Nigel “Sharkey” Ward closing on an Argentine Dagger while flying a Sea Harrier from HMS Invincible during the Battle of Falkland Sound on 21 May 1982.

Signatures:

  • Robert Taylor
  • Commander Nigel “Sharkey” Ward DSC AFC

Description

Airstrike over West Falkland – The Story Behind the Print

Robert Taylor’s Airstrike over West Falkland portrays an aerial engagement during the Falklands War from the viewpoint of a Sea Harrier pilot.

The scene depicts Commander Nigel “Sharkey” Ward of 801 Naval Air Squadron closing on an Argentine Dagger during the Battle of Falkland Sound on 21 May 1982.

Flying from HMS Invincible, Ward and the pilots of 801 NAS were part of the Sea Harrier force providing air defence for the British Task Force during the campaign.

The print is signed by Robert Taylor and Commander Nigel “Sharkey” Ward DSC AFC, directly linking the edition with the pilot represented in the artwork.

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Additional information

Dimensions 63.5 × 50.8 cm
Print Type

Signed and Numbered

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