Post by Tony on May 18, 2012 10:33:08 GMT 12
Aviation Art by Geoff Nutkins AGAvA
Flight Lieutenant Jack Stafford
“John Harry 'Jack' Stafford joined the RNZAF in 1942 at the age of 20. In November 1943, he was posted to No.486 (New Zealand) Squadron, flying ground-attack missions over France in Typhoons. In early 1944 the Squadron was re-equipped with Tempests and moved to Newchurch on the Romney Marshes, in support of the D-Day build-up.
From late June, No.486 was tasked with intercepting V1 Flying Bombs. In two months, Jack Stafford shot down eight over Southern England. He received his commission in July.
As the threat from the V1 diminished, No.486 Squadron moved back to operations over mainland Europe. On 25th December 1944, Stafford shared the destruction of an Me262 jet, on 23rd January an Me109, on 2nd February a Do217, on 22nd February another Me109 and on 12th April a FW190-D. On 15th May, 1945 he was awarded the DFC.?
Two options available:
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NEWCHURCH RAIDERS
Flight Lieutenant Jack Stafford of No.486 (New Zealand) Squadron leads a patrol over the D-Day beaches.
Each print hand-signed by: Flight Lieutenant Jack Stafford
Ref: A8
Overall Size: 297mm x 210mm
Price: £22.50
www.aviartnutkins.com/individuals/IN13_Flight_Lieutenant_Jack_Stafford.php
PILOT PORTRAIT
Ref: IN13
Limited Edition of 250
Image Size: 190mm x 280mm
Overall Size: 330mm x 485mm
Printed on 245gsm fine art paper
Price: £17.50
Flight Lieutenant Jack Stafford
“John Harry 'Jack' Stafford joined the RNZAF in 1942 at the age of 20. In November 1943, he was posted to No.486 (New Zealand) Squadron, flying ground-attack missions over France in Typhoons. In early 1944 the Squadron was re-equipped with Tempests and moved to Newchurch on the Romney Marshes, in support of the D-Day build-up.
From late June, No.486 was tasked with intercepting V1 Flying Bombs. In two months, Jack Stafford shot down eight over Southern England. He received his commission in July.
As the threat from the V1 diminished, No.486 Squadron moved back to operations over mainland Europe. On 25th December 1944, Stafford shared the destruction of an Me262 jet, on 23rd January an Me109, on 2nd February a Do217, on 22nd February another Me109 and on 12th April a FW190-D. On 15th May, 1945 he was awarded the DFC.?
Two options available:
www.aviartnutkins.com/pilots/A8_Newchurch_Raiders.php
NEWCHURCH RAIDERS
Flight Lieutenant Jack Stafford of No.486 (New Zealand) Squadron leads a patrol over the D-Day beaches.
Each print hand-signed by: Flight Lieutenant Jack Stafford
Ref: A8
Overall Size: 297mm x 210mm
Price: £22.50
www.aviartnutkins.com/individuals/IN13_Flight_Lieutenant_Jack_Stafford.php
PILOT PORTRAIT
Ref: IN13
Limited Edition of 250
Image Size: 190mm x 280mm
Overall Size: 330mm x 485mm
Printed on 245gsm fine art paper
Price: £17.50
