TerryJones Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Back to those old war birds The arrival of the Sopwith Triplane was a great shock to the Germans, it was faster than the formidable Albatros DIII and could out climb and out tun it. In just three months “B Flight” of Naval 10 claimed 82 German aircraft. Better known as “Black flight” due to their black painted fins and cowling these “Tripehounds” were flown by Canadians. The greatest exponent of the Sopwith Triplane was the flight commander of "Black Flight” Raymond Collishaw who scored 34 of his eventual 60 victories with it. Each Triplane had a different name painted on the fuselage, “Black Maria” N5490 “C” was flown by Collishaw 34 ( +26 with various other squadrons) Died 1976 “Black Sheep” N5376 “N” FSL Gerald E Nash 6 - POW 26/6/17 - Died 1976 “Black Roger” N5483 “R” FSL Ellis V Reid 19 - KIA 28/7/17 “Black Prince” N5487 “A” FSL William M Alexander 16 ( +5 with No.210sqn RAF ) Died 1988 “Black Death” N5466 “S” FSL John E Sharman 7 (+1 with 3 wing) - KIA 22/7/17 "Black Flight" Oil on canvas Thanks for looking guys, Cheers, Terry 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 very well done! Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 The skill and talent on this forum never ceases to amaze me. Beautiful painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryJones Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thank you for your comments guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 That's beautiful Terry, love the subtle hues in the clouds...really add to the atmosphere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Excellent work again Terry, full of action & you can sense the anticipation of meeting the Hun in the sun! Great stuff!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckb1 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryJones Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thank you for taking a look guys and leaving your very kind comments it's very much appreciated Cheer, Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeart Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Mr Terry Jones strikes again!!! And what a great strike!! Well done Terry!! WW1 airplanes are not my favourite, but your work is great indeed!! Keep up the constructive effort!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryJones Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 Thank you planeart I'm really pleased you like the painting. Cheers mate. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B. Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 This is destined to be a much reproduced depiction of the Black Flight. Well done. I especially like your crisp depiction of the aircraft against the wispy clouds and slightly less distinct land below. Coincidently, I am building a Sopwith Camel for the FAA/RNAS Group Build here at Britmodler. I'll be building one of 8 Squadron RNAS as flown by CD Booker. Drop by and take a look. Congartulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryJones Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks Richard Found the Triplane you are working on. From what you say there seems to be a lot of additional work for you to get it accurate. Good luck with it and find your camera to take some tasty pics when it's done Cheers, Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwaterous Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 That's an incredible painting of "black flight" terry, I really enjoy your painntings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryJones Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thanks mate I really appreciate you taking a look and leaving your very kind comments Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Wow, outstanding. You must have the patience of a saint to put all those triplanes on there in such similar, but not quite the same, attitudes! It works, though - it really gives the feel of each aircraft bumping and bouncing round in the formation. Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryJones Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Thanks Jon Did a Red Arrows painting a couple of years back, nine of them all flying in the same direction, I was fed up after four! The Tripes didn't seem as difficult after doing them! Terry Edited October 23, 2013 by TerryJones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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