The Power of Love Handley Page Halifax The basic concept of the

The basic concept of the image was to catch the aircraft in a sunset environment with the sun just catching the tops of the clouds

One of a series of oil paintings

As soon as we got out of the car I spotted this beautiful scene and was determined it should be caught on canvas

and many were killed doing their duty on the ground

The first offer of purchase for the original painting didn't go through because the potential buyer eventually thought the dark background mountains were too frightening

The Power of Love Handley Page Halifax The basic concept of theNo. 16 The Power of Love Original oil painting Framed canvas, overall frame size 12"x10"