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Pat Keely
Pat Keely: Join the Royal Navy recruitment poster 1939 World War 2 Fleet Air Arm

1939

About the Item

Pat Keely (d. 1970) The Royal Navy 75x51cm Original lithographic poster 1939 Printed for HMSO by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Ltd, London If your age is from 17 1/2 to 28 and you have at least 2 1/2 years' experience in any of the following trades: Ground Engineer (Civil Aviation) General Fitter Millwright Jig & Tool Fitter etc. Why not join the new Fleet Air Arm as Air Fitter or Air Rigger Generous Pay and Allowances - Really Secure Employment Good Prospects of Early Advancement to Air Artificer Little is known of the life of the rather private Pat Keely, a prolific and excellent designer of posters. He designed the World Scout Jamboree 4d stamp in 1957 and produced many posters for the British Government. In this excellent poster three aeroplanes are seen landing on the deck of an aircraft carrier; although somewhat stylised they are likely to be the Blackburn Skua.
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  • Creation Year:
    1939
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)
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  • Condition:
    Generally very good.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU79532624083
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