Wessex Over South Armagh

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For 33 years the Wessex was at the centre of RAF operations in Northern Ireland. As a reliable workhorse the Wessex has no equal, but in 2002 the ‘Mighty Wessex’ was retired from front-line operations. No.72 Squadron received its first Wessex in 1964 at RAF Odiham and deployed to Northern Ireland on 15 August 1969 when Air Marshal Sir Tim Jenner (then a junior pilot) landed the first Wessex at the start of the most recent troubles. Since then the Wessex has been employed on all major security operations as well as day-to-day troop carrying and re-supply tasks. It enjoys a unique reputation as a tough and reliable foundry-built aircraft and will be sorely missed by the aircrew who regarded it as an indestructible evergreen.

To commemorate the retirement of the mighty Wessex, Michael Rondot has painted a striking image of a pair of gun-armed Wessex over the scene of an incident in the border area of South Armagh.

500 Limited Edition
50 Artist Proofs
There is not a separate remarque edition - a remarque drawing will be added to one of the Artist Proofs.

All prints are signed and numbered by the artist and countersigned by distinguished Wessex pilot and President of the 72 Squadron Association:
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Day KCB OBE ADC

Overall print size: 27” X 20”
 

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