Flying Officer J Miles Accession Number: ART92076

Description

A portrait of John Cecil Miles who was a pilot with the famous Boston 22 Squadron in New Guinea during the Second World War. In December 1943 when this portrait was painted Miles was a Test and Ferry pilot at Laverton. Shortly after the portrait was completed Miles left the RAAF and became a civilian pilot.

Details

Accession Number
ART92076
Classification
Art
Object Type
Painting
Physical Description
Medium: oil on canvas
Measurement
Overall: 43.8 cm x 37.8 cm
Medium
oil on canvas
Date Made
December 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1945
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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