Falklands war Naval Print Sea King helicopter Atlantic Conveyor Robert Taylor

  

Limited Edition Signed naval Art print. Sea King Rescue by Robert Taylor. Piloting a Sea King helicopter of 820 Naval Air Squadron, Prince Andrew was first to lift off survivors after the Atlantic Conveyor was hit by an exocet missile. Robert Taylors fine painting depicts the Prince in the thick of the action. Commanding Officer of Prince Andrew's unit, 820 Naval Air Squadron, during the Falklands Conflict.

Subsequently awarded the Air Force Cross, with the following citation. Lieutenant Commander Wykes-Sneyd commanded 820 Squadron with flair and distinction. During the Falkland Island crisis, 820 Naval Air Squadron flew for 64 days out of 66 on a continuous 24-hour basis. The majority of the flying inside the Total Exclusion Zone was at night, in poor weather or in fog.

Throughout this exceptionally protracted marathon effort the serviceability of the Squadron was exceptional with barely a sortie missed. During this period, in which his Squadron flew over 1400 sorties, he showed outstanding leadership, drive and professionalism. His own flying skills were exceptional, setting a standard which inspired equally fine achievements from his Squadron. Lieutenant Commander Wykes-Sneyd's personal qualities of cool determination and resolution in preventing submarine attack, together with the remarkable record of his Squadron, mark him out as an outstanding Squadron Commanding Officer under the most testing conditions. THIS PRINT IS BRAND NEW AND SENT OUT BY THE PUBLISHER ON MY BEHALF. This print retails normally at 120 pounds. Signed edition of 1500 prints.

Paper size 27.5 inches x 20.5 inches (70cm x 52cm).