Roy Nockolds (1911-1979) was a self-taught British artist renowned for his contributions to both aviation and motor racing art. Born in London, Nockolds developed an early passion for motor sports, which led him to contribute illustrations to prominent magazines such as “Motor Sport,” “Autocar,” and “Motor.” His ability to capture the technical intricacies and atmosphere of motor racing quickly established him as a pioneer in motoring art. During World War II, Nockolds served in the Royal Air Force and was commissioned as an official war artist by the Ministry of Information. His most notable work from this period is an authoritative picture of the Battle of Britain, commissioned for the Royal Air Force Fighter Command. Post-war, Nockolds continued to diversify his oeuvre, producing abstract paintings celebrating jet engine technology and drypoints published by “Autocar.” He also held leadership positions in the Guild of Aviation Artists and The Brooklands Society. Nockolds’ legacy is marked by his versatility and his ability to excel across various artistic domains, leaving a lasting impact on both motoring and aviation art.