"Blessing of the Birds" (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

Father Francis "Saint" O'Connor, a Royal Army Chaplin, is blessing the pigeons of a Royal Engineers Signal Service Mobile Wagon recently arrived in France. The pigeoneer, Albert "Bertie" Noakes, in charge of the wagon and its birds, has asked for a special blessing for "Alfie" who has been selected to deliver a vital message to a command post under attack by German artillery on the Western Front.

I created this illustration for the article i wrote entitled "Winged Victory": The British Carrier Pigeon Service in the Great War for John's 2014 Collectors' Club Annual.

 

[chalklands]

Great picture!

Pete

 

[mestell]

Very nicely done Randy . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[jazzeum]

What is the Collectors Club Annual and how does one get a copy?

 

[wayne556517]

Mate that is brilliant.

 

[chalklands]

What is the Collectors Club Annual and how does one get a copy?

Just buy one of the 2015 club membership figures. You get an annual, calendar and comic book as well.

Pete

 

[jazzeum]

Thanks Pete. Is that through a dealer or directly from John.

 

[mestell]

Through any dealer . . . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[jazzeum]

Then George it is!

 

[lancer]

Have to say, the pigeon loft is absolutely one of the neatest releases I have ever seen. The subject matter itself is so unusual it should win some kind of award for creative thinking and the execution of the model itself is just brilliant. This is JJD at it's best and the TS market at it's best, as well. John has made lots of fantastic stuff that has never been done before, but this loft ranks up there with his very best work (KotS:wink2. ^&grin -- Al

 

[Jack]

Have to say, the pigeon loft is absolutely one of the neatest releases I have ever seen. The subject matter itself is so unusual it should win some kind of award for creative thinking and the execution of the model itself is just brilliant. This is JJD at it's best and the TS market at it's best, as well. John has made lots of fantastic stuff that has never been done before, but this loft ranks up there with his very best work (KotS:wink2. ^&grin -- Al

Al

I see you are still on the fence regarding JJD!{sm3}

Regards

Jack

 

[lancer]

Al

I see you are still on the fence regarding JJD!{sm3}

Regards

Jack

Thinking about getting off the fence and maybe purchasing a JJD piece or two. I'm really attracted to those airplane thingies. -- Al

 

[Jack]

Thinking about getting off the fence and maybe purchasing a JJD piece or two. I'm really attracted to those airplane thingies. -- Al

Think it through carefully - are planes really what you want in your collection?

 

[lancer]

Think it through carefully - are planes really what you want in your collection?

I believe so. Something about the wonderful ability to fly, even if supported by canvas and wood. I like the sleek, modern look of 2 or even 3 wings. So much better than plodding around in the mud. I foresee a day when man might fly off of ships at sea! I foresee beautiful, graceful birds with yellow wings. Call me nuts but I think the future is in the air. :wink2: -- Al

 

[Jack]

I believe so. Something about the wonderful ability to fly, even if supported by canvas and wood. I like the sleek, modern look of 2 or even 3 wings. So much better than plodding around in the mud. I foresee a day when man might fly off of ships at sea! I foresee beautiful, graceful birds with yellow wings. Call me nuts but I think the future is in the air. :wink2: -- Al

Dear Icarus

I fear that you fly too close to the sun with these dreams of flight. Man is earthbound and one must remember that nemesis always makes hubris its plaything. Long before man can fly, there will be peace in the Middle East, justice around the world, and a toy soldier manufacturer will release an armoured vehicle that is universally respected for its pricing, scale, sculpting, painting and for boxing that is both artistic and functional.

Regards

An overworked Jack chained o his desk!

 

[villagehorse]

Faultless layout, pure art work Randy. I must do better.:salute::, Robin.