Tiger Moth trainer taking off, Parafield Accession Number: ART30196

Description

This is one of six drawings purchased from the artist in 1944 prior to his appointment as an official war artist in 1945. It features a Tiger moth trainer taking off at Parafield Airport, South Australia

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Accession Number
ART30196
Classification
Art
Object Type
Work on paper
Measurement
Overall: 50.8 cm x 63.3 cm
Medium
black conte crayon on paper
Date Made
1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Purchased August 1944
Copyright
AWM copyright

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