Here’s a run-down of some of the many projects individuals on our team have been involved in from a design perspective over recent years. Some have reached fruition as expected and others have worked out very differently in the end.
Members of our team are serving military so it must be said that many of these projects were completed within the Service. They serve only as illustrations of what we can do as like-minded people, rather than being accredited to Dynamic Vectors.
To have been approached so many times by industry, military units and individuals has been an absolute privilege and we look forward to seeing what else the future holds. It’s one thing seeing an idea on paper but it’s something else entirely to see it emerge into reality…
Image by Andy Donovan.
If you would like to see your own livery take shape…you know where to find us!
‘VESPIna’ | PRODUCING A DESIGN FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM’S FLAG-CARRIER.
By far the biggest project to come our way - a request to submit a concept for the UK’s national aircraft. To find it was selected for the official livery was quite a surprise! Now displayed on a VIP Voyager and two A321 NEO LR airframes, the liveried fleet has begun to carry royalty and high-profile individuals around the world on state business, whilst maintaining commitments to military tasks in between.
‘SPINNING IT UP’ | PRODUCING A piece of CUSTOM WALL ART FROM A CHINOOK ROTOR BLADE
When we were asked to produce a custom piece of wall art as a leaving gift the opportunity was too good to miss. What better way to look back at your flying career than seeing it displayed on a component of the aircraft you used to fly?!
Image by Andy Donovan.
‘VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY’ | WORKING WITH THE ROYAL AIR FORCE CHINOOK DISPLAY TEAM
An automotive project arrived in 2018, as the Royal Air Force and Joint Helicopter Command took huge steps forward with its Chinook Display Team. As the team sought new ways to interact with the public at show grounds and to inspire new generations to follow careers in aviation, support was generously offered by companies such as Boeing and Jaguar Land Rover. It was a privilege to develop a custom vehicle wrap for their Land Rover Discovery.
Image courtesy RAF Odiham Photographic Section.
‘Per terras perque caelum’ | retiring the lynx ah.9a from army air corps service
‘By land and sky’
The working relationship with 657 Squadron AAC became one of the most memorable of all, as they approached the retirement of their hardy Lynx AH.9As and they wanted to send the aircraft out in style. They were so engaging, positive and pro-active in sculpting the most memorable send-off possible and it was an absolute honour to be asked to provide an appropriate livery in the final days of flight.
Image by Andy Donovan.
‘KITA CHARI JAUH’ | CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF 230 SQUADRON, RAF
‘We Search Far’
A project which, very sadly, came to an end in the final stages before ever making it to completion. It was a great opportunity to work with 230 Squadron on their 2018 tiger special to celebrate 100 years of service and months of development led to something we remain very proud of. Sadly, as it coincided with the Royal Air Force centenary, the project was cancelled and replaced by a livery created by professional RAF designers as part of their wider PR campaign. Whilst it never made it into reality, it was very enjoyable working closely with 230 Squadron, who had worked hard for this livery, but c'est la vie!
‘HITTING THE ROAD’ | PRODUCING ROADSHOW STANDS FOR THE RAF CHINOOK DISPLAY TEAM
In 2018 some high-quality imagery became the centrepiece on a show ground trailer and inflatable tent, produced for use ‘on the road’ by the RAF Chinook Display Team. Different members of the team brought these projects together over the course of the year and it was a privilege to assist in those efforts.
‘Nihil nos effugit’ | CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF 206 SQUADRON, RAF
‘Nothing escapes us’
They think it’s all over! There’s no way three Hercules projects could have been predicted when work first began on 47 Squadron’s livery but lo and behold, just as the frustrations of the 50-year livery were becoming a thing of the past, the phone rang again! This time, the illustrious but somewhat under-publicised 206(R) Squadron, previously the Heavy Aircraft Test & Evaluation Squadron - with flying elements based at the MOD’s Boscombe Down site in Wiltshire, UK.
Image by Ian Harding.
‘FIFTY, NOT OUT’ | celebrating 50 years of ROYAL AIR FORCE SERVICE FOR THE C-130 HERCULES
When one piece of work leads to the next it can be quite a surreal experience but it’s wonderful to think that people talk and ultimately become inspired by something they’ve seen. Receiving a call from Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group was a surprise and led to some fantastic work alongside an industry giant. The project didn’t quite play out as planned but fun was had with the designs along the way.
Image by Ben Montgomery.
‘Nili nomen roboris omen’ | celebrating 100 years of 47 Squadron, raf
‘The name of the Nile is an omen of our strength'
When in 2016 the request came in to work on a centenary livery for 47 Squadron, as they looked forward to celebrating their history within the Royal Air Force, the opportunity was too good to miss. Working with this most distinguished and welcoming of Squadrons was a privilege and an honour.
Image by Ian Harding.
‘Quicquid agas age’ | celebrating 100 years of 28 Squadron, raf
‘Whatsoever you may do, do’
The final project of 2015 arrived at the end of a busy period but turned out to be well worth the efforts as the 28 Squadron centenary celebrations were quite something to be a part of. It was a great opportunity to apply a new set of colours to a Chinook, but also to do so within months of the unit receiving the type for the first time in its history. The stars aligned just in time to make this possible and it was a pleasure to be involved.
Image by Andy Donovan.
‘Quam celerrime ad astra’ | celebrating 100 years of 27 Squadron, raf
‘With all speed to the Stars’
There was just six weeks to produce a livery when 27 Squadron approached the designer, as the pace of tasking in Afghanistan had been high and its busy crews were working at full throttle right up to the start of their centenary celebrations. Pencil sketches had to turn into a finished product in no time at all but the pressure and hard work paid off with a set of special markings being ready for the Chinook just in time.
Image by Andy Donovan.
‘Animo et fide’ | celebrating 100 years of 18(B) Squadron, raf
‘With courage and faith’
The first of many, yet something that had not been done on this scale within the UK Chinook Force for 25 years. The Squadron was keen for various elements to provide a ‘nod’ to its 100 years of history so it became a complex livery to research and apply.
Image by Andy Donovan.