A Portrait of Military Aviation in South Africa

By Ron Belling

Good condition with dust jacket. Dust jacket has a tear and is protected by cellophane and there is a gift inscription inside.

This remarkable piece of research recreates some 60 years of South Africa’s military aviation history through the work of resident artist Ron Belling. Some 150 paintings covering 100 different aircraft types are all painstakingly reproduced in authentic scenarios, many of which were witnessed first hand by the artist.

A short introduction by the artist is followed by the paintings and supporting text, starting with a visiting RAF BE 2E and concluding with a Mirage F1 of the SAAF. The book is rounded off with comments by Ron Belling about the various aircraft finishes and markings; a section that serves to emphase the lengths the artist has gone to ensure historical accuracy.