The Night of September 9th 1942

The Night of September 9th 1942

Drawing of a Lancaster

A Lancaster, caught in searchlights with anti-aircraft fire bursts around it, diving toward Dusseldorf on the night of 9 September1942, with a title reading “The Night of September 9th 1942.” A note next to the Lancaster reading, “450. M.P.H.” and a caption at the bottom reading,[Underlined]Düsseldorf[\underlined] Here We Come”. The piece is signed by George Dunmore.

1942-09-09

One b/w pencil drawing

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