The Mustang
Art ART23102 Second World War, 1939-1945The first Australian Mustang aircraft on the line at the factory of the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Fishermans Bend, Victoria.
The first Mustang Accession Number: ART23103
Description
The first machine of this type, the Mustang, produced by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation at Fishermans Bend, Victoria. The aircraft is nearing completion and is the centre of attraction. Fitters work all over the Mustang and engineers pore over blue prints.
Details
Accession Number
ART23103
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 51.7 cm x 61.9 cm
Medium
pencil, black conte crayon, oil, oil wash and pen and ink on card
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
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