F/L James Nicolson VC painting ...

[Andy Saunders]

Wade

Wonderful painting, but he certainly held the rank of Flt Lt (even substantive) as at 16 August 1940 and certainly had Flt Lt rings on his sleeve at that time. It sounds like nit-picking as well, but his mae-west that he habitually wore was certainly one that had been doped yellow over the khaki canvas. It still exists.

Anyway, not being critical for the sake of it - just trying to help you get it right!

[chicoartist]

Thanks Andy - and Chris again.

As I mentioned, the date of the portrait was not a primary factor in my painting, only a representation of the man to go along with his story. As for the rank, my source was (correct or not):
http://www.unithistories.com/officer...icers_N01.html

I did completely miss the painted yellow vest! Next time! That said, the main concept of the piece has demonstrably carried forth successfully - "A representation of the man to go along with his [more important] story."

Wade