I am pleased to confirm that thanks to the generosity of Robert’s widow Shirley that his spirit will live on.

Robert painted numerous oil paintings of local aviation subjects. Some of these are now passing to the museum at Usworth

Amongst these is an oil on canvas of Francis Blackadder’s Hurricane at Usworth following the action on the 15th August 1940. This will be accompanied by painting of Spitfires of 72 squadron.

I am hopeful in the near future of arranging for all of his works to be displayed for the first time as Robert painted for the enjoyment and not the reward and thus the majority are unseen