CANBERRA PR9 - THE BLACK HOLE

PR9 - THE BLACK HOLE  The navigator strapped into his ejection seat in the nose compartment of a PR9 had no direct external visibility, only a periscopic Recce sight and two eyebrow windows. For survey work the downward looking Recce sight was superb but at low-level the view was severely restricted and the ride was uncomfortable; some navigators called it “The Black Hole”. Every PR9 pilot had the greatest respect and sympathy for his "front-seater" who endured many uncomfortable hours in the black hole  on low level tactical reconnaissance sorties.

 The PR9 was the ultimate high-performance big-wing RAF Canberra variant. It was powered by two Rolls Royce Avon 206 turbojets which gave it exceptional performance at extreme altitude and sparkling handling at low level. Michael Rondot flew Canberra PR9 aircraft in the low level tactical role as well as in the ultra-high level strategic reconnaissance role during four years with Number 39 Squadron at RAF Wyton. His intimate knowledge of the aircraft and its performance are evident in this fine study of a PR9 on a low level tactical reconnaissance sortie. Underrated for many years as a strategic recce asset, the Canberra PR9 was to prove itself at the end of its career in the skies over Afghanistan where its suite of high resolution cameras and electro-optical sensors were unrivalled.  This fine tribute to the popular PR9is available now in an exclusive giclée edition.

The edition is limited to 100 signed and numbered copies, with Artist's Proofs and Remarque prints within the edition, and 10 canvas prints.

For something really special and personal, a remarque pencil drawing of a PR9 and any squadron badges with service dates can be added to your print.  Please enter any special requests when ordering or call us on 01362 860890 to discuss your individual print order.

Signatures: Artist signed

Prices

Signed and numbered: £75.00

Artist's Proof: £120.00

Remarque: £235.00 copies have an original drawing added to the print border

Double remarque: £300.00 copies have two detailed drawings with squadron badges added to the print border

Canvas print: £300.00 

Canvas prints are individually produced under the direct supervision of the artist to replicate the look and feel of the original oil painting.  Each of these carefully crafted giclées is signed and numbered and treated with UV protective varnish. The standard image size is 30x20 inches but can be larger on request.

DELIVERY: Our prints are sent by Air Mail and Courier in heavy-duty tubes ready for mounting and framing at your local frame shop. We guarantee safe delivery worldwide.

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