Rolling Thunder

by Stephen Brown

Avro Vulcan XH558 with other aircraft of 27 Squadron at RAF Scampton
during the late 1970s. The concept of a long range bomber capable of delivering a nuclear payload was formulated in the late 1940s as the growing threat of the Soviet Union became apparent. The contract was won by A V Roe and Company and under the leadership of Chief Designer Roy Chadwick the Avro Vulcan was born. The Vulcan formed the backbone of Britain’s nuclear deterrent throughout the Cold War years and continued to play an important role in the country’s defences right up until its retirement from service in 1984.

Overall print size: approx: 37” x 17” / 94 x 43cm.

All editions are signed and numbered by the artist. The Artist Proofs are additionally signed by the following distinguished World War II and Vulcan veteran: Flight Lieutenant Don Briggs DFC

The original painting is for sale, please enquire.

	Primary Edition 95: £95
	Artist Proofs 6: SOLD OUT
	Canvas Edition 15: £145 (artist signed only) Loose canvas rolled
	Canvas:£165 bonded to board (UK Only)
	Canvas:£225 stretched in the traditional manner (UK Only)

The Canvas Edition prints are very high quality reproductions on canvas that are difficult to distinguish from the original painting. They are hand varnished by the artist and individually signed and numbered in paint. They are prepared to order so please allow at least 3 weeks for delivery of canvas prints.
Canvas Edition size: 37” x 11.5" / 96 x 29 cm

Flight Lieutenant Don Briggs DFC
During World War Two Don flew 62 ops as Flight Engineer on Lancasters of 156 Pathfinder Squadron. After the war he qualified as a pilot and flew all three types of V-Bomber operationally including the famous Vulcan XH558. He flew the mission that dropped the third and last Atom Bomb on Christmas Island. In a long and distinguished career Don flew 49 of the 89 Vulcan B2s that entered service