Saaf Avro Shackleton "Pelican 16"
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Saaf Avro Shackleton "Pelican 16"
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Pencil
W: 420mm x H: 297mm
W: 17" x H: 12"
Approx. Weight: 0.1kg
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Price
US$ 137
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Reference
T-106
About "Saaf Avro Shackleton "Pelican 16""
SAAF AVRO SHACKLETON "PELICAN 16"
SAAF Shackleton MR3 J*1716, call-sign "Pelican 16" was the first Avro Shackleton built for the South African Air Force and the first to go into service at delivery on 18 August 1957. Pelican 16 formed part of the SAAF's 35 Squadron and patrolled the sea lanes around the Cape of Good Hope for 27 years.
Restored in 1994, Pelican 16 was to take part in a multi-stop air show tour in the UK and departed South Africa July 12th, 1994. At that time it was the only airworthy Shackleton MR3 in the world.
Pelican 16 was flying over the Sahara Desert in temperatures in excess of 38 deg C on the night of July 13th when its number 4 engine overheated, then no. 3 engine also over-heated and the crew had to ditch in the desert. None of the crew were injured however, the 19 men were far from help in the middle of an active war zone. They were eventually assisted and returned to South Africa. The wreckage of Pelican 16 still remains where it came down.
Pencil on paper. A2. Prints available.
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About Don
I am a multi-faceted artist and illustrator, Senior Professional Architectural Technologist, former advertising exec and keen photographer. I work in oil, water colours, charcoal, pencil, Acrylics, pen and mixed-media including digital art. I enjoy all types of subject matter ranging from wildlife, landscapes, seascapes, portraits - across the spectrum to architecture, contemporary art, aviation, ships, trains and still life.
My aviation works are well researched and the aircraft and locations are accurate as possible so that they provide a true historical record for others to appreciate.
EDUCATION & PRIVATE TUITION:
I attended art classes from a young age and was privately tutored by Andre' Vancoillie, well-known local artist and lecturer at the age of 16 years as well as Paul Lavender in water colours.
My appreciation to Mrs Chilcott, my high school art teacher who saw something in me and went out of her way to mentor me by giving me extra art lessons in her spare time.
I matriculated in art at the PE Technical College and mention Mrs. Hill who assisted me greatly.
PRINTS AVAILABLE:
All my works are available as prints.
Price Range
US$ 54-13,656
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Exhibitions
I have participated in exhibitions at the Getaway Show Cape Town, Port Elizabeth St Georges Gallery, De Oude Kraal Luxury Guest Lodge, Grahamstown Arts Festival, Queenstown and EPSAC Port Elizabeth.
AVIATION ART GALLERY:
My aviation works are on display in the South African Air Force Museum Art Gallery in Forest Hill Port Elizabeth.
Education
Art Matric + private tuition: Andre' Vancoillie & Paul Lavender
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