Sir Arthur Harris (1892–1984)
Sir Arthur Harris (1892–1984)
Sir Arthur Harris (1892–1984)
Sir Arthur Harris (1892–1984)
Sir Arthur Harris (1892–1984)
Sir Arthur Harris (1892–1984)
Sir Arthur Harris (1892–1984)

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Bomber Harris is shown standing at ease in full RAF uniform. His hands, holding his gloves, are clasped behind his back.
Title

Sir Arthur Harris (1892–1984)

Date

1991–1992

Medium

bronze & stone

Measurements

H 275 x W (?) x D (?) cm;
Plinth: H 180 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

WC2R_TJ_S040

Acquisition method

funded by the Bomber Command Association

Work type

Statue

Custodian

English Heritage

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

31st May 1992

Access

at all times

Signature/marks description

on bronze plaque at back of pedestal, bottom: FAITH WINTER SCULPTOR / TONY HART ARCHITECT / MIKE GOSS ARCHITECT; at back of base: BURLEIGHFIELD; on bottom of left trouser leg: FAITH WINTER (followed by a letter B in a circle)

Inscription description

on front of pedestal: MARSHAL OF / THE ROYAL AIR FORCE / SIR ARTHUR HARRIS BT / G.C.B, O.B.E, A.F.C. / 1892–1984 / COMMANDER IN CHIEF / BOMBER COMMAND / ROYAL AIR FORCE / 1942–1945; on bronze plaques on both sides, repeated: MARSHAL OF / THE ROYAL AIR FORCE / SIR ARTHUR HARRIS BT / G.C.B, O.B.E, A.F.C / IN MEMORY OF A GREAT COMMANDER AND / OF THE BRAVE CREWS OF BOMBER COMMAND / MORE THAN 55,000 OF WHOM LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM / THE NATION OWES THEM ALL AN IMMENSE DEBT; on bronze plaque at back of pedestal, top: THIS STATUE WAS UNVEILED BY / HM QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER / 31st MAY 1992

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Located at

Strand, Westminster

WC2R 1DH

Set on the paved area in front of St Clement Danes' Church, to the north of the church door.