Operation Carthage: The Shell House Attack - Copenhagen 21.3.1945
Maker and role
Terence Fox, Artist
Airframes Studio, Maker
Production date
1995
Object detail
Accession number
ART-2019-8.1
Maker
Description
Limited edition signed print, number 70/600, from an original oil painting by Terence Fox. Print depicts the RAF attack against Gestapo Headquarters at Shellhus, Copenhagen that occured on the 21st March 1945. The print depicts a Mosquito FB VI, coded EG-X leading six other Mosquitoes towards the target at roof height.
This print was commissioned by Airframe Studios for the 50th anniversary of Operation Carthage. It is signed by the artist, as well as surviving aircrew members who took part in the operation and members of the Danish Resistance movement who were involved. The print was signed on the 50th anniversary, the 21st March 1995 at Radisson SAS Hotel Scandinavian, Copenhagen.
Print includes certificate of authentication.
This print was commissioned by Airframe Studios for the 50th anniversary of Operation Carthage. It is signed by the artist, as well as surviving aircrew members who took part in the operation and members of the Danish Resistance movement who were involved. The print was signed on the 50th anniversary, the 21st March 1995 at Radisson SAS Hotel Scandinavian, Copenhagen.
Print includes certificate of authentication.
Marks
Terence Fox 70/600 Signature
Ole Lippmann; W.K. Shrimpton; E.B. (Ted) Sismore; Baron Michael Donnet; J.A.S. Storrar; Peter R. Lake; S.T. Farmiloe; Lars Hansen Christiansen; R.E. Kirkpatrick; K.L. Greenwood Signature
Ole Lippmann; W.K. Shrimpton; E.B. (Ted) Sismore; Baron Michael Donnet; J.A.S. Storrar; Peter R. Lake; S.T. Farmiloe; Lars Hansen Christiansen; R.E. Kirkpatrick; K.L. Greenwood Signature
Media/Materials
Physical description
1 print : colour ; 50 x 59 cm
Edition
70/600
Credit Line
Terence Fox et al. 1995. Operation Carthage: The Shell House Attack - Copenhagen 21.3.1945, ART-2019-8.1. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thank you for your comment.
- MOTAT Walsh Memorial Library posted 3 years ago.
I have a very large drawing of mosquitos over Shell House with signatures of about 10 of the airmen. It was received it in the late 1990's. The signatures are starting to fade. My uncle, Flt Nav William Bill Moore was on one of the aircraft. This dramatic view of such a heroic raid needs to be preserved.
- Richard Moore posted 3 years ago.