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MICHAEL RONDOT - ARCTIC WARRIOR

Bardufoss airbase, over 150 miles north of the Arctic circle in the far north of Norway, was for twenty years the deployment base for No.41(F) Squadron Jaguars. Flying in the ground attack and reconnaissance roles, the former Battle of Britain squadron were Arctic operations specialists in a region noted for its dangerous winter weather and extreme flying conditions. This beautiful painting portrays a Jaguar GR3, carrying a Vinten JRP reconnaissance pod, in action during NATO exercises in this rugged and inhospitable area where military pilots enjoy some of the most challenging flying in the world.

Michael Rondot has drawn on his own experiences of low flying in north Norway to create a stunning painting dominated by the camouflaged jaguar, and dramatically illustrating the bleak terrain and atmosphere of an Arctic winter.

Arctic Warrior - The Signatories

The Limited Edition:
signed by the artist

The Artist Proofs and Remarques are also signed by 5 distinguished No. 41 (F) Squadron pilots and commanders:
Squadron Leader DAVE BAGSHAW AFC
First 41(F) Sqn Jaguar pilot. Record 4000+ hours on type.

Squadron Leader IAN SMITH
Red Arrows and 41(F) Sqn Flight Commander 2003-2005

Squadron Leader MIKE GORDON DPC MBE
41(F) Sqn Flight Commander 1989-1992

Group Captain MARK HOPKINS OBE
Officer Commanding 41(F) Sqn 2002-2004

Group Captain WILLIAM PIXTON DPC APC
Officer Commanding 41(F) Sqn 1989-1992 JAGDET squadron commander Al-Muharraq, Gulf War I, 1991

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All images are copyright Michael Rondot.

Other recent images by Michael Rondot:

Magpies Over Baghdad   Lightning   Operation TELIC   Broken Silence   By Day, By Night
Gazelle Over Salisbury Plain   Arctic Warrior   Swan Song

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