Supermarine Walrus and Stranraer
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One of my favourite aircraft is the Supermarine Stranraer, and at one time I had posted a note requesting more information on it so I could do some illustrations. Eventually Roger Wallsgrove came calling with an idea to do a book on the type .. and would I be interested.
Stranraer 915 Seen in overall aluminum finish with type B roundel on the hull. Note two two-blade propellors bolted together.
Seen in four colour counter shading. Lower surfaces are in sky. No codes are carried at this time
This one is speculative. We had thought it might be in red trim, however since sending the artwork to Mushroom, I have come across a colour photo of another PWA aircraft (not a Stranraer) showing black trim.
Overall alumium with orange, white, green stripes on wings and rudder.
An ASR Walrus, AQ-M shows a unique row of rescues, with each one consisting of a stylized lifebelt with the number rescued contained within. Four colour camouflage with light grey codes. Note the handrails along the hull sides.
For references used in these profiles, I refer you to Supermarine Walrus and Stranraer by Roger Wallsgrove and James Kightly where a dozen more illustrations of each type can be found.
