Pat Keely

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

1939

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Owen Miller (Auckland 1907-London 1960) Instrument Bulletin No. 1 - Lancaster Bomber Our Target is Their Success Original poster c. 1943 Printed for HMSO by Multi Machine Plates Ltd for the Ministry of Aircraft Production In the last war our airmen were alone in the sky - dependent only on their wings and their wits. Now they find their way, are warned of danger, know their course, their height, their speed, can calculate their change - by the instruments that keep them in touch with the world. Several miles aloft, a hundred miles away, in glorious combat, in desperate danger - it is you who warn, speed, comfort and save them. Britain owes you many precious lives. Born in New Zealand Owen Miller worked his passage to London as a deckhand and worked as an illustrator for J Lyons & Co. In 1942 he began work for the Ministry of Aircraft Production and after the war produced posters for National Savings. Born in Auckland and educated at Wellington College he worked as an artist in New Zealand, working with the Maori peoples and as an illustrator for a Wellington newspaper. Finding working life difficult in New Zealand during the depression he signed on as a deckhand working his passage to the UK. Arriving at the Port of London with £5 to his name his first job was an illustrator for J Lyons & Co, the famous Corner Houses company. His greatest work there was to decorate the directors’ dining room as an aircraft interior. Following the outbreak of war Miller began to work for the Ministry of Aircraft Production in late 1942. When Lord Beaverbrook commenced his term as Minister of Aircraft Production in May 1940 it was an industry beset with problems. Aircraft parts were produced in sufficient numbers, but assembly into flyable aircraft proved more challenging – the Castle Bromwich...

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A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987) Royal Air Force Display by Underground (Hendon) Gouache 16 x 24 cm 1930 'Rough for 1929 Air Display Bill A E Halliwell' (signature and title mounted to r...

Original vintage World War Two poster - Britain's Sea Power Maintain it with your Savings - featuring a dynamic image of Royal Navy warsh...

This 1951 original Royal Air Force (RAF) recruitment poster, designed by Mount Reginald, embodies the sleek, futuristic optimism of post-war aviation. The dramatic black-and-white photograph of a Vickers Valiant bomber soaring through the clouds dominates the composition, symbolizing power, speed, and technological advancement. The lower section of the poster, in bold red and cream tones, features the RAF’s recruitment slogan: “There’s a place for you in the RAF”, reinforcing the message of opportunity and national service. The strong, modern typography and sharp geometric shapes give the poster a dynamic, forward-looking feel, in line with Britain’s post-war military modernization efforts. At the time of its release, Britain was strengthening its air defense capabilities as the Cold War intensified. The RAF’s Bomber Command played a crucial role in nuclear deterrence and strategic air power, making recruitment a key priority. The Vickers Valiant, shown in the image, was one of the RAF’s “V-bombers”, a cutting-edge fleet designed for long-range missions, showcasing Britain’s technological prowess. This poster was part of a highly effective RAF recruitment campaign, targeting young men with promises of adventure, cutting-edge technology, and national pride. The mid-century modernist design, with its bold colors, strong contrast, and dynamic composition, reflects the post-war optimism and rapid evolution of military aviation. Highly collectible today, this 1951 RAF poster...

Original The Navy Wants Men, original antique military poster; size 20" x 30". This rare vintage lithograph is archival linen backed in exce...

Original vintage World War Two poster - Put Your Trust In The Navy & Your Money In Savings Certificates - featuring a military illustration of sai...