The final ten issues of Speed comic each carried a full page reader request article dealing with famous names associated with various forms of speed. Starting with jet engine pioneer Sir Frank Whittle in issue dated 23rd August 1980, and ending in issue dated 25th October 1980 with Reginald Mitchell, the designer of the Spitfire.
Ron illustrated each one and I think they're worth mentioning as they're little different from his usual fantastic visions of the future.
Yuri Gagarin's, Vostok 1 has that familiar Turner look, as does the Fairey Delta jet.
But I'm not so sure about judo star Brian Jacks on a bike, or El Cordobes the bullfighter.
Although, Ron's work in black & white is always excellent.
The above examples were on the inside covers so no colour tones.
These last three have a nice sense of movement.
'WIN £3!' Those were the days!
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