Home Safe by Moonlight, Lancaster. Hawker Typhoon I found it an irresistible

I found it an irresistible temptation to include this in the composition when the guys at East Kirby offered to wheel it out of the museum hanger for me

with several modifications in it's lifetime

One engine would pull the cultivator the full length of the field attached to a piece of rope of suitable length whilst the other engine would be put into idle gear

It is always good to be able to contrast light with dark in any composition as it adds depth and interest

Home Safe by Moonlight, Lancaster. Hawker Typhoon I found it an irresistibleThe Avro Lancaster, always one of my favourite types to paint. Depicted is a 100 Sqn mk III having just returned from another dangerous mission over Germany. Full moonlight was always a great help. My print is reproduced on top quality giclee photo rag cotton paper allowing all the visible details to be seen.