Rochford Aerodrome 1918 is a painting by David Godbolt which was uploaded on September 1st, 2015.
Rochford Aerodrome 1918
Watercolour painting of my imaginary scene at Rochford Aerodrome (now Southend Airport) just before the First World War ended. Sopwith Camel... more
Title
Rochford Aerodrome 1918
Artist
David Godbolt
Medium
Painting - Watercolour
Description
Watercolour painting of my imaginary scene at Rochford Aerodrome (now Southend Airport) just before the First World War ended. Sopwith Camel Bi-planes just returning from a sortie. The Royal Air Force had just taken over from the Royal Flying Corps.
Uploaded
September 1st, 2015
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Comments (17)
Linda Howes
I love going back in time with you David! Awesome piece! l/f
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you Linda for your lovely comments and your interest in going back in time, so very much appreciated!
Donna Kennedy
Love the composition David, so much to take in including the far away train!!! Excellent detail...F/L
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Love this nostalgic piece David! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Andy Lloyd
a reminder that there were sunny days, even during the worst of WW1. I imagine that telegram was ordering a ceasefire as a deal was struck to end the damn thing
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you Andy for your comments which are an interesting way to think of it!
Rosemary Colyer
Love all the interesting details in this superb watercolour! Always a treat to visit your wonderful gallery, David. L/F
David Godbolt replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, always a pleasure when you visit Rosemary!
Joyce Dickens
So much wonderful detail in this outstanding watercolour David- very nice work!!! jd
David Godbolt replied:
A big thank you Joyce for your lovely comments, only just managed to catch up with your post dear Joyce........ my apologies!
Warren Kasow
Extraordinary art David. Wonderful colors and textures.Deserving of an audience with the queen!! Bravo!! It's also nostalgic of a time gone by. I like this a lot.
David Godbolt replied:
Oh thank you Warren, I shall pass your message on to Her Majesty and see if she will oblige! :)