Scimitar on HMS Ark Royal 209

Scimitar on HMS Ark Royal 209

Original Naval Aviation Painting – 100 × 60 cm

This original painting portrays a Royal Navy Scimitar positioned on the deck of HMS Ark Royal (R09), before launch. The scene captures deck crew and pilot in preparation for flight operations, reflecting the disciplined coordination of carrier aviation.

The composition emphasises scale and structure — the aircraft in the foreground, carrier superstructure rising behind — reinforcing the operational environment of British naval air power during the jet era.

Attention to detail in aircraft markings, deck equipment, and crew positioning provides both historical authenticity and technical accuracy.

A significant piece for collectors of Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, and Cold War naval aviation art.

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 100 × 60 cm

Subject: Royal Navy carrier aviation

Type: Original painting

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Please allow 10 working days for delivery, also note that glass will not be included in framed originals.
* All digital prints will be on an A3 sheet but as each picture is of different proportions there will be a white border surrounding each picture.