I found this photo in my Grandfather’s collection.
I think its a 49 squadron Hampden bombing an aqueduct of the Dortmund – Ems Canal, 12th August 1940.
Can anyone tell me who the artist is? I’ve looked through google but to no avail.
I want to see if I can get a couple of prints by the same artist for my Grandfather’s birthday, if anyone can help I would appreciate it.
Thanks in advance
Simmer
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By: Der - 15th January 2003 at 22:48
RE: Can anyone identify this painting?
Its “Pinnochio” by Philip West.
It depicts a raid on an aqueduct on the Dortmund Ems Canal in August 1940 by Hampdens of49 Squadron. Flight Leitenant Roderick Learoyd, the Captain of “Pinnochio”, won the Victoria Cross for his determination in pressing home an attack on such a well defended target. None of the crew was hurt in the attack.
The story is told in the excellent book”Classic RAF Battles from World War One to the Present” byMichael Armitage published by Brockhampton Press.
It contains prints of this and other fine paintings depicting famous raids and battles, and full descriptions of what each painting is all about. Well worth a look if you can get your hands on it, it is very readable.
Hope this helps.
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January 15, 2003 at 4:02 pm