British bomber with roundel lands on a rain-soaked runway in a moody, stormy sky; spray rises from the wheels, with a second plane visible in the distance.
Detail from Vulcan Scramble aviation art print
Detail from Vulcan Scramble aviation art print
Detail from Vulcan Scramble aviation art print

Vulcan Scramble

Price range: £75.00 through £300.00

Vulcan Scramble

Michael Rondot recreates the spectacle of an Avro Vulcan stream take-off, one of the most powerful sights and sounds associated with Britain’s Cold War V-Force.

Edition: Limited to 350 signed and numbered copies. Artist’s Proofs carry an original pencil squadron-badge drawing; Remarques carry a detailed Vulcan drawing.

Signatures:

  • Michael Rondot
  • Flight Lieutenant Stu Thornberry – Pilot, 101 Sqn, 27 Sqn, 230 OCU
  • Flight Lieutenant Bryan Gardner – Pilot, IX(B) Sqn, Black Buck 6, 3 Jun 82
  • Flight Lieutenant Bob Wyer – Navigator Plotter, 44(Rhodesia) Sqn
  • Flight Lieutenant Roy Brocklebank – Navigator Radar, 12(B) Sqn, 35 Sqn
  • Squadron Leader Jim Walls – Air Electronics Officer, 617 Sqn
  • Chief Technician Pete Smith – Crew Chief, RAF Waddington
  • Sergeant Dave Gambrell – Airframe Technician, RAF Waddington

Artist’s Proofs and Remarques additionally signed by:

  • Wing Commander Dave Bruce – Navigator Plotter, 101 Sqn, 617 Sqn
  • Squadron Leader Gordon Lambert – Pilot, 230 OCU
  • Flight Sergeant Peter Reynolds – A Tech P, RAF Akrotiri, RAF Waddington

Print size: 70 × 45 cm.

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Description

Vulcan Scramble – The Story Behind the Print

Michael Rondot’s Vulcan Scramble recreates one of the most memorable sights and sounds of the Cold War: a stream take-off by Avro Vulcan V-bombers.

As part of Britain’s V-Force, the Vulcan formed a central part of the UK’s airborne nuclear deterrent. Scramble exercises were practised regularly, sending aircraft into the air in rapid succession and creating a spectacular display of noise and power around the airfield.

The print brings that experience to life while also recognising the people behind the aircraft. It is signed by Michael Rondot together with Vulcan aircrew and ground personnel whose roles included pilots, navigators, an Air Electronics Officer, crew chief and airframe technician. Artist’s proofs and remarque editions carry additional signatures, as detailed above.

For collectors of Britain’s V-Force, the combination of Rondot’s artwork and signatures from those who operated and maintained the Vulcan gives the print a direct connection with the aircraft’s service history.

Explore more artwork in our Avro Vulcan collection.

Additional information

Dimensions 70 × 45 cm
Print Type

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

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