Glider Borne Landing and the Capture of Bénouville Bridge, Normandy, France, by the 2nd Battalion (52nd) of the Oxfordshire Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, the First Formed Body of British Troops to Reach Normandy on D Day, 0016Hrs, 6 June 1944
1945
100.0 x 151.0 cm
Oxfordshire - Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Museum
norman hepple (1908 – 1994)
Norman Hepple: Renowned portrait painter of the British royal family & prominent figures. Known for his elegant portraits & Academy affiliations.
Oxfordshire - Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Museum (Bicester, United Kingdom)
Explore Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry history! Discover D-Day glider stories, regimental artifacts & military art at Bicester’s fascinating museum – a must-see for history buffs!
About this artwork
- Title: Glider Borne Landing and the Capture of Bénouville Bridge, Normandy, France, by the 2nd Battalion (52nd) of the Oxfordshire Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, the First Formed Body of British Troops to Reach Normandy on D Day, 0016Hrs, 6 June 1944
- Artist: norman hepple
- Year: 1945
- Original dimensions: 100.0 x 151.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Oxfordshire - Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Museum
- Color palette: Earthy
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron