Remembrance planes sand drawing created on Cornwall beach

The drawing shows life-size drawings of a Lancaster, a Spitfire and a Hurricane

A man has made a sand drawing depicting three life-size World War Two planes on a Cornish beach.

Harry Maddox, from Bodmin, created it at Tregirls beach, near Padstow, to mark the upcoming Remembrance Day on 11 November.

He did it on Monday as he had concerns about the weather forecast closer to the date, he said.

Tides washed it away within two hours of his finishing the work, he added.

The completed art only lasted two hours before being washed away

He said: "We left at 14:40 GMT as it started to rain and I reckon the tide was taking it by around 15:30.

"It was probably gone by 16:00."

"A lot of people don't understand why I put so much effort into what I create, but the impermanence is part of it."

All the planes were full scale, with the whole drawing measuring 153ft (46.6m) across.

Mr Maddox said: "I really would have liked it done nearer 11 November but today [Monday] was the only option with the weather forecast for rain."

The planes are depicted flying out past Stepper Point, near Padstow

Mr Maddox said he hoped it would help people remember the sacrifices made by previous generations

The drawing showed aircraft that are part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and consisted of a Lancaster, a Spitfire and a Hurricane flying out to sea.

He said: "I have done similar things I previous years.

"I feel that young people should be aware of the sacrifices made in both wars which give us the freedom we have today.

"This is the only way I have to help get that message across."

Earlier this year, Mr Maddox created an intricate rock sculpture while his wife was shopping.

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