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Ishbel Myerscough (b. 1968)

Raymond 'Tich' Rayner (1919-2015) 2015

Oil on canvas | 65 x 55 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 408482

Raymond 'Tich' Rayner (1919-2015)

Ishbel Myerscough (b. 1968)

Raymond 'Tich' Rayner (1919-2015) 2015

Original work: © the artist. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust/All Rights Reserved

Original work: © the artist. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust/All Rights Reserved

Description

Tich Rayner, Sergeant with Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, was in Glider Number 4 as part of the operation on Pegasus Bridge. His glider had navigational issues and landed seven miles away from the planned landing zone. He eventually fought his way back to his unit.

Provenance

Commissioned by HRH The Prince of Wales
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Ishbel Myerscough (b. 1968)
(artist)

Commissioner(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles III, King of the United Kingdom (b. 1948)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Raymond 'Tich' Rayner (1919-2015)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Oil on canvas

oil paint, canvas

Measurements

65 x 55 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

74.3 x 64.3 x 5.7 cm (frame, external)
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Defence Medal (1939-1945)
War Medal 1939-1945

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