Bomber's moon

Place Europe
Accession Number ART27553
Collection type Art
Measurement Framed: 182.2 cm x 304 cm x 10 cm; Unframed: 152.2 cm x 274 cm x 2.5 cm; Overall: 182.2 cm x 304 cm x 10 cm
Object type Painting
Physical description oil on canvas
Maker Moore, Alan
Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne
Date made September 1962
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Depicts an Avro Lancaster bomber squadron flying over enemy targets. Search lights are directed on the bombers from the ground and they are withstanding heavy anti aircraft fire.