Watercolour & wash, signed & dated in 1968 by Miles O'Reilly (20th century British artist) and inscribed '617 Squadron'. The painting depicts a Lancaster bomber of 617 Squadron, also known as the Dambusters, which was formed during WWII to carry out a single task, Operation Chastise, with the objective of disrupting German industry in the Ruhr. Framed in light wood. Framed: 43.8cm / 17.25" x 62.9cm / 24.75" Unframed: 26cm/ 10.25" x 45.7cm / 18" Internal Ref: AJ6110
617 Squadron 'the Dambusters' - Watercolour & Wash by Miles O'Reilly
Price
£475
| $635 USD | €557 EUR
Item Ref
AJ6110
Description
Watercolour & wash, signed & dated in 1968 by Miles O'Reilly (20th century British artist) and inscribed '617 Squadron'. The painting depicts a Lancaster bomber of 617 Squadron, also known as the Dambusters, which was formed during WWII to carry out a single task, Operation Chastise, with the objective of disrupting German industry in the Ruhr. Framed in light wood. Framed: 43.8cm / 17.25" x 62.9cm / 24.75" Unframed: 26cm/ 10.25" x 45.7cm / 18" Internal Ref: AJ6110