THE PENETRATOR : BLACKBURN BUCCANEER. From £95.00

Designed for high-speed low-level strike operations from the decks of the Royal Navy’s relatively small aircraft carriers, the Buccaneer was one of the most capable aircraft of its type in the world and proved to be the ideal low-level strike penetration aircraft for the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. At its peak strength in the Cold War, the Buccaneer equipped six front-line RAF squadrons, and despite its unsophisticated navigation and weapon aiming equipment, lack of guns, and strictly subsonic performance, it gained a peerless reputation for a combination of range, speed and weapon load unmatched by any other RAF aircraft.

In January 1991, near the end of its service career, Buccaneers were deployed to the Gulf War at very short notice to support RAF Tornados and Jaguars with Pave Spike laser target-marking capabilities. They were engaged in combat operations within days of their arrival in theatre, attacking airfield targets with Laser guided bombs. It was a salutary reminder of why this most capable combat aircraft should have been deployed at the outset with Jaguars and Tornados.

Michael Rondot's fine portrayal of a Buccaneer S2 flying very low and very fast is a fine tribute to this magnificent Cold War bomber - The Penetrator.

The edition is limited to 100 artist-signed and numbered copies, with artist's proofs and remarque prints within the edition, and 25 canvas prints.

The first few copies are signed by Wg Cdr JOHN BABRAFF and Wg Cdr MARTIN ENGWELL.

For something really special, a remarque pencil drawing of a Buccaneer and any squadron badges can be added to your print.  Please enter any special requests when ordering or call us on +44 (0)7704 845288 to discuss your individual print order.