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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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