Penelope Douglas GAvA Print donated to the VSC

The VSC are delighted to have been gifted by VSC member, Irene Christophers, with a signed print by renowned military and aviation artist, Penelope Douglas VPGAvA (former Vice-President of the Guild of Aviation Artists).

The print entitled, ‘Return From The Conflict’, depicts a RAF VC10 Aeromed Flight, Ascension Island, Falklands 1982, was sourced by the Chairman of 10 Sqn Association, Flt Lt Dick King rtd. 

The print was presented to Colin Francis CBE by Irene Christophers (pictured below), who served in the RAF from 1978 to 1991 as an Air Loadmaster primarily on 10 Sqn at RAF Brize Norton.  Irene fondly recalls the friendly rivalry between the VC10 crews and their counterparts on 216 Sqn, flying the Lockheed TriStar.  Noticing that a TriStar painting already adorned the walls of the VSC, she felt it only fitting that the VC10 should also have their place of honour. A suitable location within the Club will be found for this new print.