Good Morning, Spartan by Robert Barbour (P) COU17 a Sergeant Major and veteran

a Sergeant Major and veteran of many conflicts including the Oman War

HMS Majestic is shown preparing to leave harbour as local fisherman look on

Flight Lieutenant Ian Widge Gleed is depicted in his personal Hurricane 1 P2798 (LK-A) of 87 Sqn shooting down a Messerschmitt Bf

Here she prepares to receive HMS Sceptre

Good Morning, Spartan by Robert Barbour (P) COU17 a Sergeant Major and veteranDHM743P. Good Morning, Spartan by Robert Barbour. Nimrod MR2P from 201 squadron based at RAF Kinloss, climbs away under full power during NATO exercises off the west coast of Scotland. The Nimrod has just completed simulated depth charge attacks on the fleet submarine HMS Spartan and is returning to Kinloss for breakfast. Spartan turns and heads for the Clyde Submarine Base at Faslane on the Gareloch. Original watercolour painting by Robert Barbour.