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.
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Showing posts with label Submarine. Show all posts

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).

Saturday, 26 January 2013

Fairey Swordfish

The Fairey Swordfish was a torpedo bomber, used by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy during World War 2. Nicknamed "Stringbag" by its pilots, it was outdated by the start of the war, but achieved some remarkable achievements, most notably sinking one and damaging two battleships of the Italian Navy in the Battle of Taranto and famously crippling the Bismarck. It was operated above all as a fleet attack aircraft; though, during its later years, it was also used as an anti-submarine and training craft. 

Designed in the 1930s, the Swordfish outlived several aircraft that were planned to replace it, and remained in front line service until the allies defeated Nazi Germany in 1945.


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).