Horse-drawn float at the Wings for Victory parade in The Mall with bouquet; 'To the RAF with thanks' and 'We need your money to send them planes.' Another float behind with a figure of Victory has the slogan; 'Speed Victory on Savings Wings'. The decorating was organised by Norwood WVS member Vera Calvin of the Lambeth Communal Kitchens. It featured a large bouquet of paper flowers, hand-made by Norwood WVS members as a tribute to the RAF.Digital image by kind permission of Vera Calvin. From the Lambeth Archives Home Front project 2005.
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Collection: | Home Front Project 2005 |
Image type: | Photograph |
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Ref: | 06799 |
Identifier: | SPd4042/16 |
Date: | 1942 |
#1926 - 1950 #ANIMALS & BIRDS #CELEBRATIONS AND EVENTS #ENTERTAINMENT #FESTIVALS #Home Front Project 2005 #Photograph #WAR AND ARMED FORCES