And another Tangmere question..

Olive Snell

Olive Snell produced a good many RAF related drawings and portraits although I don’t think she was as prolific as Orde. I have quite a nice one of “Ben” Bennions of 41 Squadron and I have seen squadron groups by her. I have an idea that there are a good few pieces of her work in the RAFM Collection.

Artist identified

It’s a very long time since the original posting but after rescanning and enhancing the photo can decipher the artist’s name as Olive Snell and it is dated ‘1941’. I have vague recollections of being told that a relative of Cocky Dundas (or descendant) now has the painting?

and seated second from right (with pipe) is probably “Woody” Woodall, the Tangmere Controller. An interesting image! Andy Saunders

Don’t wish to be pedantic but that’s Woodhall with an ‘h’

Tangmere Mess

Attached is a b&w photo of a painting that I’m told originally hung in the Tangmere Officers’ Mess from 1941. Does anyone know where the original painting now hangs (presuming it survived)?? Some experts may even be able to identify the “players”.

The location is Shopwhyke House, just down the road from Tangmere. Standing with one leg on terrace (by dog) is probably “Cocky” Dundas of 616 Squadron and seated second from right (with pipe) is probably “Woody” Woodall, the Tangmere Controller. An interesting image! Andy Saunders

Second from right with pipe is Woody Woodhall.. but still no clues to where he painting went or more importantly, who was the artist?
Cheers

I agree that standing pilot with leg up, could well be Cocky Dundas. Standing figure far left looks like Bader. Seated pilot, front right, has an American look especially tunic jacket.

Best Wishes.

The chap standing next to the dog with one foot up on the step bears an uncanny resemblance to Hugh ‘Cocky’ Dundas, who would also fit in with the date of the painting.