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John Wyne Hpkins GAvA explains the inspiration behind his recent painting Jungle Extraction, Malaya, 1957

STORY BEHIND THE SCENE JOHN WYNNE HOPKINS

‘Jungle Extraction Malaya, 1957’ depicts a Westland Whirlwind of 155 Squadron RAF, landing in a jungle clearing. JOHN WYNNE HOPKINS

Since the age of nine I’ve been passionate about drawing and painting aviation and military scenes.

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