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#1 User is offline   Pete Wenman 

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:28 PM

A S-3B from VS-22
Vidar 703. BU 159767, flying from the USS Theodore Roosevelt


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This aircraft was lost in the Mediterranean Sea 4th Feb 1997. While chasing an Israeli submarine during a night exercise south of Cyprus it is believed they got too low in appalling weather conditions and dug a wing tip into the water when turning back onto the sub.
Lt Weems the pilot, LCDR Ehlers the CO-TAC, LT Eyre the TACCO, and AW3 Wendy Potter the SENSO were all killed in the crash.
This painting is in their memory and is a gift for PJ Imhof

This time last year I had just returned from enjoying a terrific week at the National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola. During my stay I meet up with PJ, a volunteer at the museum and he was incredible generous with both his time and offers of help during my stay.
LCDR Ehlers was his Son in Law.

Oil on canvas 16” X 8”
"Blue Skies

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Posted 03 June 2012 - 04:53 PM

Pete,

What a sad story behind the painting...

But it is a special tribute to them and I am sure that P.J Imhof will be so proud to have it in his possession.

A very great gesture and a fitting trbute to his son- in- law and his colleagues on your behalf. :salute: :salute: :salute:

Lovely painting. :coolio:

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Posted 04 June 2012 - 08:02 PM

Cheers Holmes

PJ himself was also one of only 3 survivors from a P-5M crash in 1961

http://www.vp45assoc...crash-1961.html

Naval Aviation is a dangerous pastime.

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Posted 07 June 2012 - 07:14 PM

View PostPete Wenman, on 04 June 2012 - 08:02 PM, said:

Cheers Holmes

PJ himself was also one of only 3 survivors from a P-5M crash in 1961

http://www.vp45assoc...crash-1961.html

Naval Aviation is a dangerous pastime.

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Pete,

that is a very interesting informative article..and tragic too.

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Posted 15 June 2012 - 02:46 AM

Beautiful painting, Pete ... :worship:
Sad story of the fate of Vidar 703 and her crew ... :salute: :pray:


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