Paul Nash served as a war artist in & He was attached to the Royal Air Force & the Air Ministry at the start of the Second World War. These sketches were all made in 1940. Sharing for today.
Whitley Bombers Sunning
Bomber Lair
Bomber Lair - Egg and Fin

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One of our favourites: Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service nurses, on leave from the war effort, meet the Queen.

Today we remember the incredible contribution of those brave nurses who served & who gave their lives during World War II.#VEDay

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VE Day 75th Anniversary illustration 🇬🇧

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My Aunty was in the WAAF during WW2 and became a Plotter Mapping the progress of the war in the skies within the control room She was the first to know the scale & magnitude of an impending raid and the success or failure in trying to repel it She survived the war

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Children in Year 6 and 8 have been producing these fantastic posters in their History lessons

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I illustrated this Schools Resource Pack for , with schools closed it’s online here to download at home: https://t.co/iF3Tv8uK1f

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Our movement might be limited at the moment, but our memories aren’t. Honour our heroes from home - social distancing doesn’t stop us from remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember them and we will meet again: https://t.co/SRA1qCQ6GZ

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We'll be marking the occasion by re-reading Grandpa’s Great Escape by

Check out this video of David reading from the book + download instructions on how to make your very own model spitfire! https://t.co/zT7lzHSj9t

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For Day:

Gilbert Spencer (1892-1979) ‘Listening’ c.1940, signed 'Gilbert Spencer' (lower right), Oil on canvas, 17.5 x 22 in. (44.5 x 55.9cm) framed.

During Gilbert Spencer served as an official war artist, (1940–1943).

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To help mark I have created a series of portraits of WWII veterans. Like many people of my generation, I am increasingly aware of the bravery of those involved in WWII. I wanted to pay tribute to their sacrifice and courage.

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How many of each object can you spot in this puzzle by Sharon from Hillingdon Libraries, inspired by and street party celebrations?

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We're marking with this painting by one of over 300 War Artists commissioned to record the events of war and provide documentation of wartime activities. Image: Eric Ravilious (1903–1942), View Through Propeller, 1942. Towner Collection.

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Marking the on with their depictions of continuing with Henry Moore. He was not really inspired by sport but a drawing of the Artists feet on Holiday shows him in a peaceful place.

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Bob Moran on - political cartoon gallery in London https://t.co/dePcTdnXF6

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