Once again, so far, no work, by this artist, has appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog (if that changes, the first link will list them).A Balloon Site, Coventry (link shows Wikipedia page) is shown, with a similar coloration image, and described, by its current-location page (click image there to open interactive enlargement).According to a couple pages in an online book preview, starting here, discussing Ruby Loftus screwing a Breech-ring (click for webpage, image there again for interactive enlargement)
that, along with other paintings by the artist, led the WAAF to choose her to paint this, for help in recruiting.Both are among the several works by her at the current-location. Her Wikipedia page and collection.First work, by this artist, to appear here.
Her Majesty was driving alone at Balmoral when her Land Rover had a problem. She got out and got under and repaired it. Security was indignant she didn’t phone for help. She replied, “You forget that during the war, I repaired lorries.”
BE THIS GUY almost 10 years ago
Where’s SnoopyHAPPY THANKSGIVING!
(to those in the United States)
watmiwori almost 10 years ago
There’s one for the Famous-Last-Words cemetary.
artybee almost 10 years ago
This was the secomd or tthird of these that made me laugh right out loud. Thanks!!
aerilim almost 10 years ago
Brilliant!
puddlesplatt almost 10 years ago
1924 was the first Thanksgiving Parade, I remember it well!
J Short almost 10 years ago
The woman with her hands on her hips has the important job of saying, “PULL!”
mabrndt Premium Member almost 10 years ago
Once again, so far, no work, by this artist, has appeared in Mr. Melcher’s blog (if that changes, the first link will list them).A Balloon Site, Coventry (link shows Wikipedia page) is shown, with a similar coloration image, and described, by its current-location page (click image there to open interactive enlargement).According to a couple pages in an online book preview, starting here, discussing Ruby Loftus screwing a Breech-ring (click for webpage, image there again for interactive enlargement)
that, along with other paintings by the artist, led the WAAF to choose her to paint this, for help in recruiting.Both are among the several works by her at the current-location. Her Wikipedia page and collection.First work, by this artist, to appear here.mabrndt Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I used your fist link for my current-location page link. THANKS!!
Helen Ferrieux almost 10 years ago
“You can start the chips now – we’ve caught this huge flying fish”.
stamps almost 10 years ago
Now he tells me he wanted a rabbit.
hippogriff almost 10 years ago
Baslim the beggar says, “Vanished is not vanquished.” : All barrage balloon crews were totally female. It’s a bt hard to tell in the siren suits.
pcolli almost 10 years ago
A great many women were not acknowledged for their hard work during WW2, including test pilots.
Helen Ferrieux almost 10 years ago
Your picture, where she’s wearing a turban, looks very much like her.
hippogriff almost 10 years ago
Her Majesty was driving alone at Balmoral when her Land Rover had a problem. She got out and got under and repaired it. Security was indignant she didn’t phone for help. She replied, “You forget that during the war, I repaired lorries.”