RAF ShadowR1 Afghanistan

A RAF No.14 Squadron Shadow R1 patrols high over the Afghan hinterland. Derived from the King Air 350, these highly specialised aircraft will supplement the RAF's Sentinel in the ISTAR( Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance) role.

Commissioned by Raytheon UK for the reformation of No.14 Squadron at RAF Waddington.

Oil, 20 x 30 ins.

--October 2011--