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Poster; Our machine is a Halifax - not a Junker, by D Vesper, 1942

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Main details for this item.
Reference number
1983/4/5519
Description
During the Second World War, London Transport joined forces with four motor companies to form London Aircraft Production (L.A.P.). L.A.P. undertook the manufacture, assembly and test flying of Halifax bombers. This poster, designed by Deryck Vesper, was published in 1942. It urged L.A.P. workers not to leave tools, equipment or other unwanted parts in the aircrafts they were building. The serious message is lent humorous undertones by the play on words in the text. Enemy aircrafts were manufactured by 'The German Junkers Company', to which the title wittily alludes.
Artist
Dates
1942
Collection
Object type
  • Poster
Print code
242/422PX/250
Location
Topics
Completeness
85%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    762mm
    Width
    508mm
    Descriptive size
    Double crown
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Object title
    Our machine is a Halifax, not a Junker
    Text
    Our Machine Is A Halifax - Not a 'Junker'! Please See That Articles Such as These Are Not Left On Or In Aircraft And Components.
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Artist
    D Vesper, 1942
    Printer
    Waterlow & Sons Ltd,
    Publisher
    London Transport, 1942
  • Associated companies, people and places

    Places
    Borough
    Greater London,