Renseignements généraux

Nº de série

790

Nº de partie

1

Nombre total de parties

2

Ou

S/O

Brevets

S/O

Description générale

Round white ceramic plate depicts three airborne planes against a cloud-filled background: scene presented predominantly in tones of blue, green and white; gold rim trims plate face; artist signature appears in black in lower right; plate reverse is highly reflective white ceramic; bears black text and graphics, with some minor blue and red elements. Adhesive paper sticker bearing stamped price fixed to plate back.

Dimensions

Remarque : Cette information reflète la taille générale pour l’entreposage et ne représente pas nécessairement les véritables dimensions de l’objet.

Longueur

S/O

Largeur

S/O

Hauteur

2,5 cm

Épaisseur

S/O

Poids

S/O

Diamètre

26,0 cm

Volume

S/O

Lexique

Groupe

Aviation

Catégorie

Commémoratif

Sous-catégorie

S/O

Fabricant

Ou

Aeroprint

Pays

Canada

État/province

Inconnu

Ville

Inconnu

Contexte

Pays

Inconnu

État/province

Inconnu

Période

New/never used.

Canada

Inconnu

Fonction

Specifically: To commemorate September 24, 1988 flight of Lancaster VR-A, Spitfire and Hurricane airplanes at Hamilton [Ont.] airport.

Technique

Inconnu

Notes sur la région

Inconnu

Détails

Marques

"[RAF Bomber Command and Fighter Command emblems]/ "Canadian Memorial Flypast"/ FINAL PLATE IN A TWO PLATE SERIES/ On September 24, 1988, at Hamilton Airport, after many years of fading memories,/ tens of thousands witnessed a Lancaster VR-A, a Spitfire and a Hurricane flying across the airfield several times in tight/ formation. The event brought both tears and cheers to many./ Canadian Heirlooms, a division of Aeroprint International, is proud to have the signature of the/ original pilot, Art De Bryne, of Lancaster VR-A (now the "Mynarski Memorial Lancaster"); the signature of the outstanding/ Canadian fighter pilot Dal Russell, for Hurricane YOA; and the signature of the all-time great fighter ace, Johnny Johnson,/ for Spitfire JEJ, who was "owned" most affectionately by Canadian pilots who served with him in the struggle for peace./ This rare combination of planes and pilots will go down as a unique part of Canadian Aviation history./ [signature] F/O Art De Bryne, DFC/ [signature] Air Vice-Marshall Johnnie Johnson, CB CBE DSO DFC DL/ [signature] Wg. Cdr. B.D. Russell, DSO DFC/ Strictly Limited to 9500 edition/ Artist: Reg Griffin, F.M. E., R.A.F./ Produced by Aeroprint International, and directed by A.J. Daxon/ [maple leaf logo]/ Plate # 790/ HAND DECORATED AND KILN FIRED IN CANADA/FOR DECORATIVE PURPOSES ONLY. NOT FOR FOOD USE." printed on plate back. Adhesive sticker also on plate back marked "230029/ $65oo/ TX".

Manque

None.

Fini

Round white ceramic plate depicts three airborne planes against a cloud-filled background: scene presented predominantly in tones of blue, green and white; gold rim trims plate face; artist signature appears in black in lower right; plate reverse is highly reflective white ceramic; bears black text and graphics, with some minor blue and red elements. Adhesive paper sticker bearing stamped price fixed to plate back.

Décoration

RAF Bomber Command and Fighter Command emblems, and red maple leaf decorate plate back.