Bidspirit auction | Attributed to Ronald Bury, Captain


Attributed to Ronald Bury, Captain J B McCudden VC RFC (1917 60 Sqn), WWI Aviation Scene, Watercolor and Gouache - A detailed watercolor and gouache illustration on paper depicting a First World War aerial dogfight. The scene features a British Royal Flying Corps S.E.5a biplane with serial number A4763, shown in a steep banking maneuver against a sky of blue and white clouds. In the distance, a German Fokker Dr.I triplane is visible. The work commemorates Captain James Thomas Byford McCudden VC, a prominent British fighter ace of the 60 Squadron. The mount is inscribed in black ink Captain J B McCudden VC RFC (1917 60 Sqn) and signed to the right Ronald Bury. The artwork is housed in a double-layered cream mount and a gold-toned moulded frame. Dimensions: Not provided.