Wings over the Waves Accession Number: ARTV01583

Description

British Second World War poster published by the Ministry of Aircraft Production. The poster is aimed at promoting the importance of aircraft in the Navy and includes several flights of aircraft in the midground with the silhouette of an aircraft carrier in the background. The lower centre of the poster features a quote from (then) Vice Admiral Boyd (later Admiral Sir Denis Boyd), highlighting the importance of aircraft to the navy. The silhouettes appear to be largely comprised of Fairey Swordfish and sea Hurricanes.

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Accession Number
ARTV01583
Publisher
Ministry of Aircraft Production
Printer
Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
Publisher
LONDON : MINISTRY OF AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION, [N.D.] (LONDON : LOWE & BRYDONE FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE
Classification
Art
Object Type
Poster
Measurement
Sheet: 76 cm x 51 cm
Medium
offset lithograph on paper
Date Made
1940-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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