Poster; RAF Display, by Dora M Batty, 1932

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Reference number	1983/4/9255
Description	The annual display by the Royal Air Force at Hendon Aerodrome always attracted large crowds. Dora Batty's elegant poster design promotes the modernity of the event, which was served by Colindale Underground station. Batty was one of the most prolific female artists to work for the Underground. She designed more than 60 posters during the 1920s and 30s.
Artist	Dora M Batty
Dates	1932
Collection	Posters
Object type	Poster
Print code	1297.8000.13/6/32
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	RAF Display Aircraft Air shows
Completeness	86% 86% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	255mm
  Width	330mm
  Descriptive size	Panel poster

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Object title	RAF Display
  Text	R.A.F. Display Colindale Station, June 25

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Stylistic influence	Art Deco

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Artist	Dora M Batty, 1932
  Printer	Dangerfield Printing Company Ltd, 1932
  Publisher	Underground Electric Railway Company Ltd, 1932