IM/535
Reference code
IM/535
Level of description
Item
Title
Westland Lysander Aircraft above Cloud and Salisbury Cathedral Spire, 1938
Date
1938
Quantity & Format
1: size of image, including mount (cms w x h): 15 x 10.4 postcard
Description
A black and white postcard described as a 'Real Photograph'. The caption on the reverse reads 'A remarkable photograph of Salisbury Cathedral spire (404ft) above a sea of cloud take by Flight Lieutenant G R Shepley of Woodthorpe Hall nr Sheffield, in 1938. The aircraft is a Westland Lysander. He was killed in action May 31st, 1940. His sister Jeanne and his youngest brother Douglas were both killed on active service within the same year. This card is published by special permission and is the copyright of the Dean and Chapter.
Language
English
Physical Characteristics
Material: paper