Home Safe by Moonlight, Lancaster. Hawker Typhoon After the Battle of Britain

After the Battle of Britain he became an instructor and then joined 54 Squadron being sent to Australia to help defend against the Japanese invasion

What a contrast between the still tranquil silence of the scenario depicted to the hell that was soon to challenge the courage of every member of the crew in a matter of hours to come

One of the advantages of painting in oils is the fact that one can achieve an illusion of perspective depth and distance in more than one way

with several modifications in it's lifetime

It is always good to be able to contrast light with dark in any composition as it adds depth and interest

Home Safe by Moonlight, Lancaster. Hawker Typhoon After the Battle of BritainThe Avro Lancaster, always one of my favourite types to paint. Depicted is a 100 Sqn mk III having just returned from another dangerous mission over Germany. Full moonlight was always a great help. My print is reproduced on top quality giclee photo rag cotton paper allowing all the visible details to be seen.