The Rhodesian Airforce:

The Southern Rhodesian Air Force:

Supermarine Spitfire mk22
By André du Plessis

PK 350 SR 64 was one of a flight of twenty-two Spitfires flown to Southern Rhodesia in 1951. Grounded in 1954 it was mounted on a concrete plinth at New Sarum air base near Salisbury. 26 years later Jack Malloch, the owner of Affretair freight airline, took possession of the Spitfire and returned it to it's former glory. Not only was it restored to flying condition but it also had no restrictions placed on it for aerobatic manoeuvres. On the 29th March 1980 PK 350 took off once again with Captain Jack Malloch at the controls. Almost two years later, on the 26th March 1982, the Spitfire was being filmed in flight. On the return to base the aircraft flew through an unexpected severe hailstorm. The Spitfire crashed and Captain Jack Malloch was killed instantly. The painting depicts PK 350 flying over New Sarum air base. In 1975, during my National Service at this air base, we often had to clamber over this Spitfire in it's unrestored condition, cleaning it with buckets of water and mops. Never in our wildest dreams could we ever forsee this beautiful aeroplane taking to the skies again. Original size: A3 Medium: Coloured pencils

Original size: 297mm x 420mm (12" x 16" approx.)
Medium: Coloured Pencils

Original:
South Africa: R750
UK: 79 pounds
US: $125

Prints: South Africa
210mm x 297mm (A4) : R50
297mm x 420mm (A3) : R100

Prints: UK
210mm x 297mm (8" x 12" approx) : 6pounds
297mm x 420mm (12" x 16" approx) : 12 pounds

Prints: US
210mm x 297mm (8" x 12" approx) : $9
297mm x 420mm (12" x 16" approx) : $18

Unframed
Excl. P&P

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