Jaguars over Kilduff by Michael Rondot
Since its introduction in the 1970's to front line service in the ground attack, nuclear strike and reconnaissance roles, the Jaguar has defied sceptics and proved itself to be one of the finest tactical aircraft in the history of the Royal Air Force. Battle tested in the Gulf War, where 618 combat sorties were flown without loss by just 12 aircraft, the Jaguar enjoyed an enviable reputation as an effective, rugged and exceptionally reliable combat aircraft.
Ex Jaguar pilot and squadron leader, Michael Rondot's painting portrays the Jaguar in its element, at 450 knots and 250 feet during a four aircraft low level attack sortie over Southern Scotland. Seen against a late afternoon sunset are Jaguars from number 6, 41 (F) and 54 (F) squadrons based at RAF Coltishall, Norfolk. In the background two Royal Navy war ships head out to sea in the Firth of Forth. Beyond them, low cloud and rain envelops the hills of East Fife, this is 'Jaguar weather'.
The print is signed, dated and numbered by the artist and signed by two distinguished Jaguar pilots:
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Thomson GCB CBE AFC
Sir John Thomson is the Jaguar Force's most respected senior pilot. He commanded 41 (F) squadron when it re-equipped with the Jaguar in the recce/attack role and later commanded the RAF Germany strike/attack wing at RAF Bruggen. He was Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Strike Command and in 1994 was appointed Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces NORTHWEST.
Wing Commander Steve Griggs AFC
Steve Griggs flew the Jaguar from 1976 with 31, 54 (F) and 41 (F) squadrons. In 1982 he ejected twice within a five month period. The first after being shot down over Germany by an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile fired inadvertently from an RAF F-4 Phantom, the second after a catastrophic engine fire over Northeast Scotland. He was awarded the Air Force Cross for pioneering night low level flying in the Jaguar with night-vision goggles and was the Officer Commanding 4l (F) Squadron.
Print overall size: 28 ins. x 20 ins.
Print run: 500
Jaguars over Kilduff by Michael Rondot
Since its introduction in the 1970's to front line service in the ground attack, nuclear strike and reconnaissance roles, the Jaguar has defied sceptics and proved itself to be one of the finest tactical aircraft in the history of the Royal Air Force. Battle tested in the Gulf War, where 618 combat sorties were flown without loss by just 12 aircraft, the Jaguar enjoyed an enviable reputation as an effective, rugged and exceptionally reliable combat aircraft.
Ex Jaguar pilot and squadron leader, Michael Rondot's painting portrays the Jaguar in its element, at 450 knots and 250 feet during a four aircraft low level attack sortie over Southern Scotland. Seen against a late afternoon sunset are Jaguars from number 6, 41 (F) and 54 (F) squadrons based at RAF Coltishall, Norfolk. In the background two Royal Navy war ships head out to sea in the Firth of Forth. Beyond them, low cloud and rain envelops the hills of East Fife, this is 'Jaguar weather'.
The print is signed, dated and numbered by the artist and signed by two distinguished Jaguar pilots:
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Thomson GCB CBE AFC
Sir John Thomson is the Jaguar Force's most respected senior pilot. He commanded 41 (F) squadron when it re-equipped with the Jaguar in the recce/attack role and later commanded the RAF Germany strike/attack wing at RAF Bruggen. He was Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Strike Command and in 1994 was appointed Commander-in-Chief Allied Forces NORTHWEST.
Wing Commander Steve Griggs AFC
Steve Griggs flew the Jaguar from 1976 with 31, 54 (F) and 41 (F) squadrons. In 1982 he ejected twice within a five month period. The first after being shot down over Germany by an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile fired inadvertently from an RAF F-4 Phantom, the second after a catastrophic engine fire over Northeast Scotland. He was awarded the Air Force Cross for pioneering night low level flying in the Jaguar with night-vision goggles and was the Officer Commanding 4l (F) Squadron.
Print overall size: 28 ins. x 20 ins.
Print run: 500