Captain Pauline Gower of the Women's Air Transport Auxiliary
Women's Work in the War (Other than the Services) - Six lithographs by Ethel Gabain
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- 1941
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- Support: Height 317 mm
- Support: Width 444 mm
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image: An image of a female pilot poised above the cockpit of a plane. She is dressed in a flying cap, goggles, and wears
a shirt and tie underneath her jacket. The plane's wing struts run diagonally across the image.
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'Women made a fine contribution to victory in the last great war, but on the present occasion they have indeed excelled
themselves. In no sphere have they shown greater courage and skill than in the air. The women of the Air Transport Auxiliary, of which
Pauline Gower is the leader, have the highly responsible task of flying aircraft between the factories and Royal Air Force Stations.' (from
portfolio notes, Women's Work in the War)
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War Artists Advisory Committee purchase 1941
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