Graeme Lothian

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Graeme Lothian, military prints.  Better known for his aviation art prints Grame Lothian, has produced some wonderful military subjects especially of the Special Air service, SAS.  Graeme Lothian, himself an ex special forces. and produced a range of military art prints and paintings, from the early days of the SAS in the western deserts. The story of the SAS through all major theatres they were involved in. From the start, North Africa 1941, Malaya 1952-1956, Borneo1965-1966, Aden 1967, Oman 1971-1976, Iranian Embassy 1980, Falklands Conflict 1982, Iraq 1991. The middle area shows Col. D. Stirling DSO, and the four single figures depict the different section, Boat, Mountain, Air and Mobility.

Afghanistan Prints

Graeme is seen here working on a painting in his studio, and, from his earlier military days, meeting Prince Charles, and preparing for one of many parachute jumps.


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Contact - Helmand Province by Graeme Lothian.

A convoy makes contact with the enemy in Sangin Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

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Original painting, oil on canvas by Graeme Lothian. Size 48 inches x 20 inches (122cm x 51cm). Price £


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WMiK - Afghanistan by Graeme Lothian.

WMik. Helmand, Afghanistan. Manufactured by Land Rover and Ricardo, the WMiK or Weapons Mount Installation Kit typically carries one heavy machine gun and one general purpose machine gun. In use as reconnaissance and close support vehicles, they have become recognised as a symbol of the British forces in Afghanistan.

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Joint Forces Medical Group by Graeme Lothian.

Casualties arriving into the emergency department.

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Original painting, oil on canvas by Graeme Lothian. Size 34 inches x 22 inches (86cm x 56cm). Price £5150.00


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WMiK Convoy Protection - Afghanistan by Graeme Lothian.

WMiks providing cover protection for large convoy. Helmand, Afghanistan. Manufactured by Land Rover and Ricardo, the WMiK or Weapons Mount Installation Kit typically carries one heavy machine gun and one general purpose machine gun. In use as reconnaissance and close support vehicles, they have become recognised as a symbol of the British forces in Afghanistan.

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C-CAST by Graeme Lothian.

Medical repatriation from Camp Bastion, Afghanistan to the UK.

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Original painting, oil on canvas by Graeme Lothian. Size 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x 31cm). Price £3500.00


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Musa Qaleh, Helmand Province, Afghanistan by Graeme Lothian.

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Is the Mountain Clear. G Squadron 22 SAS, Mount Kent, Falklands War 1982 by Graeme Lothian.

On the night of 27th May, a four man patrol from G Squadron boat troop were tasked to patrol to the summit of Mount Kent to see if it was clear. (Mount Kent was an important strategic height as it looked across to Mount Longdon, Two Sisters and Goat Ridge) A Battalion of 12th regiment Argentinean Infantry were expected to be engaged by the patrol but found the Argentineans had been airlifted the previous night to reinforce the garrison at Goose Green for the subsequent 2 Para attack. From the summit of Mount Kent, the unit could see hundreds of Argentinean soldiers with Artillery and helicopters. The relief and tension of this mission shows on their faces as they descend down to their hide position after their all night patrol. The patrol commander, a Sergeant Major and veteran of many conflicts including the Oman War, won a mention in dispatches in this conflict.

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Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £2800.00

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Convoy - Sangin Valley, Afghanistan by Graeme Lothian.

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The SAS Full Circle by Graeme Lothian.

The story of the SAS through all major theatres they were involved in. From the start, North Africa 1941, Malaya 1952-1956, Borneo1965-1966, Aden 1967, Oman 1971-1976, Iranian Embassy 1980, Falklands Conflict 1982, Iraq 1991. The middle area shows Col. D. Stirling DSO, and the four single figures depict the different section, Boat, Mountain, Air and Mobility.

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Surgeons - Joint Forces Medical Group by Graeme Lothian.

Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, 2010.

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Original painting, oil on canvas by Graeme Lothian. Size 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 31cm). Price £2000.00


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Assault on the Iranian Embassy by the Pagoda Troop 22 SAS by Graeme Lothian.

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MERT Arriving at Camp Bastion by Graeme Lothian.

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Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) arriving at Camp Bastion in February 2010.

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Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) extracting a casualty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

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L Detachment by Graeme Lothian.

Depicting a jeep and crew of the first SAS team, Western desert 1942.

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  L Detachment by Graeme Lothian   Depicting a jeep and crew of the first SAS team, Western desert 1942.

 The SAS Full Circle by Graeme Lothian   The story of the SAS through all major theatres they were involved in. From the start, North Africa 1941, Malaya 1952-1956, Borneo1965-1966, Aden 1967, Oman 1971-1976, Iranian Embassy 1980, Falklands Conflict 1982, Iraq 1991. The middle area shows Col. D. Stirling DSO, and the four single figures depict the different section, Boat, Mountain, Air and Mobility.

Is the Mountain Clear. G Squadron 22 SAS, Mount Kent, Falklands War 1982 by Graeme Lothian  On the night of 27th May, a four man patrol from G Squadron boat troop were tasked to patrol to the summit of Mount Kent to see if it was clear. (Mount Kent was an important strategic height as it looked across to Mount Longdon, Two Sisters and Goat Ridge). A Battalion of 12th regiment Argentinean Infantry were expected to be engaged by the patrol but found the Argentineans had been airlifted the previous night to reinforce the garrison at Goose Green for the subsequent 2 Para attack. From the summit of Mount Kent, the unit could see hundreds of Argentinean soldiers with Artillery and helicopters. The relief and tension of this mission shows on their faces as they descend down to their hide position after their all night patrol. The patrol commander, a Sergeant Major and veteran of many conflicts including the Oman War, won a mention in dispatches in this conflict.

Assault on the Iranian Embassy by the Pagoda Troop 22 SAS by Graeme Lothian

OPERATION NIMROD, ART PRINTS OF THE SAS FAMOUS ASSAULT ON THE IRANIAN EMBASSY IN 1980. THE SAS ART PRINTS OF OPERATION NIMROD BY LEADING MILITARY ARTISTS DAVID PENTLAND, GRAEME LOTHIAN AND NIGEL APPLEBY ARE AVAILABLE DIRECT FORM REGIMENTAL ART PRINTS A DIVISION OF CRANSTON FINE ARTS

On the 30th of April 1980, six terrorists seized a group of hostages at the Iranian Embassy in London; the scene had been set for an SAS hostage rescue.  The codename for the assault on the Embassy to free the hostages was "Operation Nimrod".

THE BRIEFING   The assault teams, Red and Blue, came from B Squadron who had just taken over counter terrorism duties and were code named Pagoda.  They were commanded by Major Jeremy Phipps.  The first members of the Squadron were in position around the Embassy within hours of the siege beginning setting up their sniper positions in Hyde Park.  Pagoda Team began preparing for a hostage rescue the moment they arrived.  They had built a replica of the five floor, 50 room building and established a command post on the sixth floor of Kingston House overlooking the Embassy.

BACKGROUND  After the armed terrorists had burst into the Iranian Embassy at No16 Princes Gate, Southwest London, they took 21 people hostage that included 15 Iranian Embassy employees, PC Trevor Lock and 5 visitors including BBC sound recordist, Sim Harris.  For six days the siege went on with negotiations for a peaceful solution being sought by the British Government; they had decided not to sanction the use of the SAS until there was proof that the terrorists were killing hostages.  One of the terrorists patience snapped and he shot dead one of the hostages, Abbas Lavasani, the Embassy's Press Officer.

Just before 1800 Hrs on May the 5th, Lavasanis body was dumped on the pavement outside the Embassy.  Intelligence from bugs planted in the Embassy building itself proved that the terrorists were planning to murder more hostages unless their demands were met.  The time for talking was over.  At 1858 Hrs, the Home Secretary, William Whitelaw, authorised the SAS to take action.  At 1907 Hrs the Metropolitan Police formally handed over control of the siege to Lieutenant-Colonel Michael Rose, Commanding Officer of 22 Special Air Service Regiment.  "Operation Nimrod" was now active.

By 1922 Hrs, Blue Team Assault party were in position in the gardens behind the buildings as well as in the front rooms of Number 15.  Red Team were in position looking down from the roof of Number 16 and once secured and ready for the assault gave the signal "Hyde Park".  At exactly 1923 Hrs the attack signal went out to all assault teams "London Bridge".  The eight soldiers from Red Team dropped off the roof towards the second floor balcony whilst the Blue Team rushed from the undergrowth towards the French Windows on the Ground Floor Terrace.  The whole operation very nearly went wrong at this point as one of the assault team NCOs got stuck in his abseil gear 15ft above the balcony.  As other Red Team members tried desperately to free him amid the tangles of rope, kit and bodies, a boot went through a window.

GO! GO! GO!  With the whole operation in danger of early discovery and possible failure, the Squadron Commander acted fast and screamed his orders over the radio net, Go! Go! Go!.  Operation Nimrod was on.  Red Team hit the balcony just as the explosives that had been lowered over the third floor sky-light went off

On the Ground Floor Terrace, Blue Team was supposed to have gained entry by blowing in the ground floor French windows with plastic explosives; however, the NCO from Red Team was still stuck on his abseil rope above them and using the explosives could not be risked so they smashed their way in with sledge hammers.

At the front of the Embassy, the roof top explosion signalled the arrival of other members from Blue Team on the front balcony of No 16.  Four Blue Team members reached the front window and were about to detonate a clumsy looking charge of plastic explosives against it when they spotted Sim Harris, the BBC man held hostage.  He was immediately told to get back out of the way as the charge blew in the window.  One SAS member then yanked physically, Sim Harris out of the room and ordered him to take cover on the balcony of Number 18.

THE RESPONSE  The terrorists were caught completely by surprise despite the assaults false start.  All of the other hostages had been divided up and separated.  The men were placed in the Tele room on the second floor whilst the women were placed in the Cypher room also on the second floor.

When the diversionary charge exploded on the sky-light the terrorists were scattered between the first and second floors.  The terrorist leader "Awn" was in an office on the front first floor with PC Trevor Lock.  As soon as the assault started, PC Trevor Lock pulled his own gun that he had hidden concealed since the siege began.  He made an attempt to shoot Awn but could not do so in cold blood.  Awn turned instantly on PC Lock and a bitter struggle developed.  In the next office the window blew in and Blue Team made its entrance.  Running into the building, an SAS member broke into the fight pulling PC Lock away and shooting Awn dead on the spot.

On the floor above, Red Team had run into difficulties.  They had burst in from the second floor balcony but had found the doors in the office locked and barricaded.  Their stun grenades had also set the room on fire.  On the ground floor, Blue Team had made their way through the library and were scouring the ground floor and basement for terrorists.  On the first floor, the gunfire had attracted the attention of the terrorist "Abbas" out of the Ambassadors office at the rear of the building.  He was shot by three SAS members.  For the members of Red Team, the rear office was becoming an uncomfortable and dangerous place to be in.  The doors were still barricaded and locked despite being riddled with gunfire and the room was now well ablaze.  One of Red Team, Tommy Palmer, lost patience and left the others.  Quickly he moved onto the adjoining window ledge; he saw one of the terrorists identified as "Shai" (Said) attempting to set the room on fire.  Palmer smashed the window and tried to shoot him but his MP5 jammed.  Meanwhile, the other terrorists, "Feisel", "Ali" and "Makki" had rushed into the Telex room and began shooting the hostages lying on the floor.  They killed one and severely wounded two others.  As they were shooting, they were joined by Said, who came running in from the back office with Palmer in hot pursuit.  The rest of Red Team finally broke through the barricades and upon hearing the gunfire from the telex room, were right behind Palmer as he kicked in the Telex Room door and killed Said with a single shot to the head.  The rest of Red Team followed Palmer into the room.  (Text supplied on fact sheet with Operation Nimrod print)

 

 

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The name Robert Taylor has been synonymous with aviation art over a quarter of a century. His paintings of aircraft, more than those of any other artist, have helped popularise a genre which at the start of this remarkable artist's career had little recognition in the world of fine art. When he burst upon the scene in the mid-1970s his vibrant, expansive approach to the subject was a revelation. His paintings immediately caught the imagination of enthusiasts and collectors alike . He became an instant success. As a boy, Robert seemed always to have a pencil in his hand. Aware of his natural gift from an early age, he never considered a career beyond art, and with unwavering focus, set out to achieve his goal. Leaving school at fifteen, he has never worked outside the world of art. After two years at the Bath School of Art he landed a job as an apprentice picture framer with an art gallery in Bath, the city where Robert has lived and worked all his life. Already competent with water-colours the young apprentice took every opportunity to study the works of other artists and, after trying his hand at oils, quickly determined he could paint to the same standard as much of the art it was his job to frame. Soon the gallery was selling his paintings, and the owner, recognising Roberts talent, promoted him to the busy picture-restoring department. Here, he repaired and restored all manner of paintings and drawings, the expertise he developed becoming the foundation of his career as a professional artist. Picture restoration is an exacting skill, requiring the ability to emulate the techniques of other painters so as to render the damaged area of the work undetectable. After a decade of diligent application, Robert became one of the most capable picture restorers outside London. Today he attributes his versatility to the years he spent painstakingly working on the paintings of others artists. After fifteen years at the gallery, by chance he was introduced to Pat Barnard, whose military publishing business happened also to be located in the city of Bath. When offered the chance to become a full-time painter, Robert leapt at the opportunity. Within a few months of becoming a professional artist, he saw his first works in print. Roberts early career was devoted to maritime paintings, and he achieved early success with his prints of naval subjects, one of his admirers being Lord Louis Mountbatten. He exhibited successfully at the Royal Society of Marine Artists in London and soon his popularity attracted the attention of the media. Following a major feature on his work in a leading national daily newspaper he was invited to appear in a BBC Television programme. This led to a string of commissions for the Fleet Air Arm Museum who, understandably, wanted aircraft in their maritime paintings. It was the start of Roberts career as an aviation artist. Fascinated since childhood by the big, powerful machines that man has invented, switching from one type of hardware to another has never troubled him. Being an artist of the old school, Robert tackled the subject of painting aircraft with the same gusto as with his large, action-packed maritime pictures - big compositions supported by powerful and dramatic skies, painted on large canvases. It was a formula new to the aviation art genre, at the time not used to such sweeping canvases, but one that came naturally to an artist whose approach appeared to have origins in an earlier classical period. Roberts aviation paintings are instantly recognisable. He somehow manages to convey all the technical detail of aviation in a traditional and painterly style, reminiscent of the Old Masters. With uncanny ability, he is able to recreate scenes from the past with a carefully rehearsed realism that few other artists ever manage to achieve. This is partly due to his prodigious research but also his attention to detail: Not for him shiny new factory-fresh aircraft looking like museum specimens. His trade mark, flying machines that are battle-scarred, worse for wear, with dings down the fuselage, chips and dents along the leading edges of wings, oil stains trailing from engine cowlings, paintwork faded with dust and grime; his planes are real! Roberts aviation works have drawn crowds in the international arena since the early 1980s. He has exhibited throughout the US and Canada, Australia, Japan and in Europe. His one-man exhibition at the Smithsonians National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC was hailed as the most popular art exhibition ever held there. His paintings hang in many of the worlds great aviation museums, adorn boardrooms, offices and homes, and his limited edition prints are avidly collected all around the world. A family man with strong Christian values, Robert devotes most of what little spare time he has to his home life. Married to Mary for thirty five years, they have five children, all now grown up. Neither fame nor fortune has turned his head. He is the same easy-going, gentle character he was when setting out on his painting career all those years ago, but now with a confidence that comes with the knowledge that he has mastered his profession.

Battle of Britain Hurricane Signature Prints



Save £180 on this specially selected pack of Battle of Britain Hurricane aviation art prints. All four prints for £420, giving collectors these prints at trade discounted prices!

This pack of aviation art prints includes 4 separate prints, at a highly discounted price when purchased in this special pack. The prints included in the pack are :

Merlin Roar by Anthony Saunders,
Hurricane Patrol by Graeme Lothian,
Holding the Line - The Battle of Britain by Nicolas Trudgian
and
Front Line Hurricanes by Robert Taylor.

In all, the prints have 12 different signatures of pilots and aircrew related to Hurricanes during the Battle of Britain.

In particular, Front Line Hurricanes by Robert Taylor features 6 signatures of now sadly deceased pilots - some of them a rarity in print signings.

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