Tornado Strike
by Philip E. West

Philip West is recognised as one of the world’s finest aviation artists. Collectors of his original oil paintings span the globe, many waiting patiently for his next breathtaking canvas to appear. Self taught, Philip has won many accolades for his paintings, not the least of which was the prestigious Duane Whitney Award for Excellence at the 1997 American Society of Aviation Artists Exhibition.

The following aircrew have signed copies of “Tornado Strike”.

Wing Commander Alistair J. Byford MA RAF (Officer Commanding 31 Squadron) He has flown nearly 3000 hours including 10 operational deployments.

Sqn. Ldr. Andrew Arnold, Navigator, RAF, 31 Sqn. Executive Officer.

Flt. Lt. Helen Dawson, Navigator. RAF

Flt. Lt. Tom Boyle, Reserve Pilot. RAF

Major Matteo Omura, Navigator, Italian Air Force

Flt. Lt. Neil Pappini, Pilot, RAF

The following two pilots also signed the Artist Proofs and Remarques:

Flt. Lt. James Heeps, Pilot RAF

Lt. Mark Humphries, Pilot. Royal Navy