| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART23346 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 31.4 x 40.8 cm [irregular]; image: 31.4 x 40.8 cm [irregular] |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and ink, brush and coloured wash and pencil on paper |
| Maker |
Friend, Donald |
| Place made | Malaysia: Labuan, Malaysia: Labuan |
| Date made | 24 July 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Spitfire of the 'Grey Nurse' squadron, Labuan
Description
Air crew of the No 457 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force at work on a Supermarine Spitfire VIII. Nicknamed the 'Grey Nurse' Squadron, the nose of this Spitfire has been painted as the face of a shark, with menacing eyes and a gaping jaws lined with huge sharp teeth.