When he is not flying, he finds sketching a welcome way of relaxing and an opportunity to re-ignite a childhood passion. He predominantly sketches Aircraft due to having such a close association with them but has a wide portfolio of Military sketches. Each sketch is available as a print sized 210mm x 300mm and signed by Lt Tom Lofthouse. Originals are available on request.

Monday, 28 January 2013

Westland Lynx

The Westland Lynx is a British multi-purpose helicopter designed and made by Westland Helicopters at its factory in Yeovil. Originally intended as a utility chopper for both civil and naval use, military interest led to the expansion of both battlefield and naval variants. The Lynx went into effective practice in 1977 and later on adopted by the armed forces of over a dozen countries, mainly serving in the battlefield utility, anti-armour, search & rescue and anti-submarine roles.

The Lynx was the world's first fully aerobatic choppers. In 1986 a specially modified version set the current Fédération Aéronautique Internationale's (FAI) official airspeed record for helicopters. The Westland 30 was derived from the Lynx as a civil utility but was not a success; the AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat is a military multi-role helicopter based on the Lynx currently under development. The Lynx remains in production under AgustaWestland.

Limited Edition Prints, sized 210mm x 300mm, signed by Royal Navy Officer Artist are available to purchase for only £9. Framed prints, larger prints and originals may be available upon request.
Message us with details of sketch required. The artwork will be despatched upon receipt of payment. Expect 2 - 3 days for delivery (max 5).

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