framed print

Title

framed print

Description

Framed print of limited edition Michael Marchenko print. Titled "Mosquito - Day Ranger," it depicts two Mosquito Mk VI aircraft of 418 Squadron preparing to attack a German airfield at low level. The print has been signed by the artist (lower right corner) and three 418 veterans: Dave McIntosh, Russ Bannock, and Robert Bruce. All three men earned DFCs, and Bannock also received a Distinguished Service Order. Below the title, a caption explains that these aircraft are about to attack an airfield in the French countryside in July 1944. The two depicted aircraft represent the Mosquitos flown by Russ Bannock/Robert Bruce and Sid Seid/Dave McIntosh. Their identifiers are TH-Z and TH-N. Print number 467/500. Sticker on the back indicates this was framed by "Picture Yourself Inc." in Etobicoke, ON.

Identifier

012.112.001

Provenance

Belonged to the donor's deceased husband, Robert Prout (?sp). She had intended to give it to the Canadian Air and Space Museum (at Downsview), but the recent eviction from their building forced her to look elsewhere. According to Mrs. Clark, she contacted the Canadian Aviation Historical Society, and one of their members who was also active here brought the print here for donation. See the notes in Mrs. Clark's contact file for more information.

Alternative Title

Mosquito - Day Ranger

Abstract

Good

Date Created

n/a

Item