In the flight shed Accession Number: ART23704

Description

In the flight shed, showing aircraft suspended in the hanger and mechanics on ladders from the Beaufort Division, Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Fisherman's Bend, Melbourne, Victoria. There is tractor in the foreground which was used to move the aircraft into position.

Details

Accession Number
ART23704
Classification
Art
Object Type
Painting
Physical Description
Medium: oil on canvas
Measurement
Overall: 45.4 cm x 61 cm
Medium
oil on canvas
Date Made
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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