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Cranston Fine Arts  Aviation Art and Artists Modern Era Pilot Signatures UK W  Ward, Sharkey |
[UP] - Wallis, Ken - Ward, Sharkey - Watson, Derek - Wharmby, Paul - Whiteley, H - Williamson, Sir Keith - Willis, Paul - Wilson, Dave - Withers, Martin - Wratten, Sir William - Wright, Graham - Wright, Ricky - Wyatt, D - Wykeham, Sir Peter - Wykes-Sneyd, Ralf |
Commander Sharkey Ward
Commander Nigel 'Sharkey' Ward DSC AFC. Born in Canada in 1943. Joined the fleet air arm in 1962. During the Falklands war, Commander Sharkey ward commanded the 801 Naval Air Squadron based on HMS Invincible during April to June 1982. Commander Sharkey Ward flew a total of 60 missions during the Falklands campaign and scored three air to air kills, as well as taking part in or witnessing the destruction of 10 aircraft. Commander Ward was also the leading night pilot and for his gallantry received the Distinguished Service Cross. After retiring form the Royal Navy he wrote the book 'Sea Harrier over the Falklands, A Maverick at war'.
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| Distinguished Service Cross |
| Commander Sharkey Ward - Signed Aviation Art |
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Airstrike over West Falklands by Robert Taylor. A pilots eye view of the last seconds of a Mirage V at the hands of 801 Naval Air C.O., Commander Sharkey Ward, flying a Sea Harrier from H.M.S. Invincible on May 21, 1982, in a ferocious dogfight during the Battle of Falkland Sound. |
| Commander Sharkey Ward Aircraft details |
| Commander Sharkey Ward Squadron details |
No.801 Sqn FAA Country : UK | No.801 Sqn FAA Fleet Air Arm |
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