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3 December 2013, 10:02 AM
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New work - 139 Sq Bristol F2b
This is a portrait of the Bristol F2b. The Bristol Fighter was a maneuverable, heavily armed two-seater biplane, and one of the most successful fighters of the war. It got off to a poor start during "Bloody April" when it was introduced to the Western Front by the inexperienced pilots. Believing that the aircraft was structurally weak, pilots avoided violent maneuvers during combat. It was soon realized, however, that the Bristol fighter was actually a very sturdy aircraft that could be maneuvered as if it were a single seat fighter with rear protection. Bristol crews met with great success by using their aircraft in that capacity. By the end of the war over 240 pilots and gunners achieved ace status in the type.This particular Bristol served with 139 Sq RAF in Italy. While visiting in New Zealand in 2009 I had the opportunity to ride in a Bristol F2b carrying the same markings.
139 Sq Bristol 15.5" x 11" oil on linen on masonite 
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3 December 2013, 04:00 PM
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O,no, another print I will just HAVE to buy!!
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3 December 2013, 10:01 PM
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Nice work Russell, you have the talent to put realism in paint.
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4 December 2013, 01:36 PM
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 Another masterpiece from your brushes Russell!
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