Photo #16

Invasion Pattern, Normandy

Painted around 1945 by Eric Aldwinckle (1909–1980)

Graye-sur-Mer shortly after D-Day (June 6, 1944). The title of the painting draws attention to the identification markings on the wings of the fighter aircraft, which were specific to the Allied air forces committed to the Normandy assault. It also refers to the patterns visible on the landing beach below.

 

 

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