The Sopwith pup was an effective early fighter until replaced by the more well-known Sopwith Camel. The Pup was powered by a Le Rhone Rotary engine and is show uncowled prior to an engine test. Of note are the wooden Engine supports that, though common at the time, seem strange to us now. Oil on Canvas board.

The Sopwith Pup was an effective World War One British fighter, but was supplanted by the more agile and speedy Sopwith Camel.

Tiger moth and Stampe SV-4 of the Tiger Club over Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey. I flew both aircraft many times in those days. Great Fun and a challenge. Oil on canvas board, A5 size. Original in private collection.

Two T-38As of the 7560th Pilot Training Wing over their home, Webb AFB, Big Spring Texas in the mid 60s. I flew these amazing aircraft during my pilot training in 1967. A delightful and manoeuvrable airplane and one of the highlights of my flying career. Oil on Board, A5 size. Original in private collection.

Another painting of one of my all time favourite steeds. There is nothing bad I can say about this aircraft. A real joy to fly. This painting commemorates the final days of pilot training in 1968, when one of the last rides was a four ship formation mission, flown solo. Oil on Canvas board. Original in private collection.

A quick sketch of a veteran Sea Harrier that will be incorporated into a future painting. The skin is somewhat wrinkled as the aircraft has been restored from and accident. Done during a Guild of Aviation Artists sketching day. Pencil on A4 paper.

Boxgrove Priory, Boxgrove, West Sussex. I went over there to have a look at the grave of Billy Fiske, an American Hurricane pilot who died flying for the RAF in the Battle of Britain. At a time when the US was not involved in the war, a few Americans put themselves in harm’s way to defeat the Nazis. Fiske was stationed at Tangmere in 602 Squadron and was shot down during the attack on the airfield on 16 August 1940. He managed to land his badly damaged Hurricane, but died of severe injuries and burns a day later. In accordance with his wishes, he is interred in the churchyard at Boxgrove Priory church, which is adjacent the the ruins pictured here. His headstone bears the inscription “He died for England”. In addition, On 4 July 1941, a plaque was unveiled in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral, London. The inscription reads: “An American citizen who died that England might live”. It’s worth remembering people like him.

Pen and Pencil, A4 cartridge paper.

Street scene in Jeddah Saudi Arabia in the 1920s. Pen and ink drawing on Bristol board. size A4. Original for sale, unmounted: £50

Having lived in the Middle East for 15 years, I have an appreciation for the old style architecture found in cities like Cairo and Jeddah. Unfortunately, a lot of the really stunning old buildings are being replaced by modern glass and steel structures that have, in my opinion, considerably less “soul” than the old ones.

Pen and Pencil, A4 on Bristol board.

At a private airfield in rural East Hampshire, an expectant pilot waits for the morning mist to clear so he can take to the skies in his Tiger Moth.

Pen & Pencil on Bristol board. A4

My first go at gouache. Better than I expected, not as good as I'd like. Volunteers at the DeHavilland museum rolling their Mosquito B.Mk.35 out of the hangar on a GAvA sketching day back in 2011. Thought I'd do this now as the Mossie is celebrating 80 years since entering active service in 1941. Gouache, pen and Derwent Inktense Pencil on A3 Watercolour paper.

Imagined scene from one of the great aviation films, “Flight of the Phoenix”. Gouache on Toned watercolour paper, A4

B-25 Mitchells depart on a bombing mission in a scene from one of the great flying movies, “Catch 22.” Gouache on toned watercolour paper, A4

Penny is a fox who was rescued from a fur farm and now lives the life of Riley at Pawsitive Beginnings Inc., a centre for rescued foxes in Key Largo, Florida. Gouache on toned watercolour paper, A3