Four original paintings of Sunderland flying boats are among many items donated to Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre by one of its top supporters, Welsh aviation and military artist John Wynne Hopkins.

John, who lives in Llanelli, has also donated several large prints and a large collection of greetings cards, all featuring iconic images of Sunderlands.

“I have followed the excellent progress of the Heritage Trust over many years and I am so pleased that my art can support them,” said John. “The Sunderland is a favourite subject of mine and its long connections with Pembroke Dock have provided me with many topics to paint. I shall certainly continue this.”

The Heritage Centre already has one unique piece of John’s artistic talents. For a World War I ‘trench’ display in 2018 John painted a stunning battlefield scene. This now features in the original entrance to the Centre, the former Royal Dockyard Chapel.

Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre is open Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 4pm.