Beaufighter assembly line
Art ART23101 Second World War, 1939-1945Aircraft on the floor, as seen from the balcony. Many workers are inside the machines.
A beaufighter assembly line Accession Number: ART23145
Description
A line of beaufighter aircraft with fitters working busily on them. The undercarriages have been lowered and the machines stand at their full height.
Details
Accession Number
ART23145
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall (with mat): 71 cm x 90.8 cm
Medium
black conte crayon, oil, oil and wash on paper
Date Made
April 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired under official war art scheme 1946
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
Units
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