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The 'Tirpitz' was the sister ship to the 'Bismarck' and presented a threat to Allied shipping. As with the 'Bismarck', attempts were made to keep the ship penned in the harbours of northern Europe, rather than allow it to patrol freely in the Atlantic. 'Tirpitz' never did break out but several attempts were made to sink the ship in her anchorage. On 3 April 1944, a group of Royal Navy aircraft carriers launched a major air strike which severely damaged the ship. This painting was executed very soon after the action it depicts, by Stanley Lewis at RNAS Yeovilton. Lewis was stationed at Low Ham nearby, and was seconded to Yeovilton for the purpose. He was given access to the reports of the raid, and photographs taken during it, and a full-size bomber was flown in for him to study.
Title
Fleet Air Arm Attack on the 'Tirpitz'
Date
1944
Medium
oil on sacking
Measurements
H 74 x W 90 cm
Accession number
E01594
Acquisition method
acquired, before 1987
Work type
Painting