Spitfire T-308 Grey Nurse
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Spitfire T-308 Grey Nurse
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Pencil
W: 420mm x H: 297mm
W: 17" x H: 12"
Approx. Weight: 0.01kg
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unframed
Price
US$ 95
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Scale
Reference
T-140
About "Spitfire T-308 Grey Nurse"
Illustrated for my client who flew in this Spitfire conversion at Biggin Hill on 14 June 2022. The illustration is signed by the pilot, Jon Cooke.
Spitfire TE308 was built at Castle Bromwich and delivered to #39 Maintenance Unit at RAF Colerne in the summer of 1945. This 'low back' Mk IXe single seat Spitfire never saw combat and ended the second world war in storage. TE308 was then selected as part of a batch of single seater Spitfires to be converted to two-cockpit armed training aircraft, which were destined to be sold to other countries around the world. It is believed TE308 was destined for Egypt but the sale never took place. TE308 joined five other two seat Spitfires which were sent to the Irish Air Corps (IAC) in 1951. Marked as '163' in the distinctive Irish green colours the aircraft flew alongside '159' (MJ772) and '158' (MJ627) both of which also form part of the fleet at Biggin Hill. With an absence of affiliation to an active RAF combat squadron it was decided to do something more unusual with the livery of this aircraft. TE308 currently flies in homage to the striking designs carried by the 457 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. All of the squadron's Spitfires were painted with a shark's mouth, giving them the nickname of the 'Grey Nurse Squadron'.
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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$ 54-13,804
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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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