Ack Ack plotting room Accession Number: ART27964

Description

A sketch of the Ack Ack (Anti Aircraft) plotting room is depicted, showing helmets and military equipment hanging from hooks on the wall, and an Ack Ack chart in the centre.

Details

Accession Number
ART27964
Artist
John Baird
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Physical Description
Medium: pencil on paper
Measurement
Overall: 18.2 cm x 24.6 cm
Medium
pencil on paper
Date Made
1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Purchased 1974
Copyright
AWM copyright

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