| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART25369 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 49.7 x 57.2 cm; image: 34.6 x 51.7 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour and pen on paper |
| Maker |
Browning, George Julian |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Spitfire A58-20
Description
Depicts a Spitfire Mk VC surrounded by bushland. A figure stands to the right of the aircraft.
It is believed that this Spitfire was one of the first 24 to arrive in Australia and was flown by Wing-Commander "Killer" Caldwell in the Darwin area. A mechanic is seen walking around it on inspection.