| Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART25909 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall 56.5 x 78.2 cm; 46.8 x 60.8 cm artist's ruled image |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | brush, ink and wash and scratching out over pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Colahan, Colin |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Night fighters
Description
Four airmen wearing dark glasses to preserve their night vision relax as they prepare for their mission. One airman lounges on an arm chair taking some liquid food and another on a table, three are wearing life jackets as they appear to be engaging in a joke or conversation.