Historical information

Launch of Legacy Week in 1990 included an exhibition of Aviation Art at Legacy House. Paintings were by Frank Harding of Renmark, South Australia. A newspaper article published on 23 August 1990, mentions that Frank Harding had painted over 50 paintings of aircraft flown by Australians and published a book of the images. It was called 'They flew for the King'. Each painting had been extensively researched to capture a specific moment in the World War 2 combat career of various pilots, flight officers or bomb-aimers. His aim was to honour the fine efforts of these great individuals. Guests included Bud Tingwell, who flew for the RAAF in World War 2 and other RAAF personnel. It appears to have included a heritage display from the Royal Australian Air Force Museum at the same time.
Unfortunately the artist died a few weeks after the exhibition and launch of his book.
The article is at 01522 also see media release at 01521, more photos of the paintings and guests are in 01523.
In 1990 the slogan was "Lest YOU forget" with an image of the statue of Simpson and his donkey rather than a personality.
The main time of year for fundraising is September when Legacy holds 'Badge Week'. Often there is a celebrity who gives his or her time as 'Personality of the Year'.
Was in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1987 to 1991.

Significance

An example of an art exhibition being held at Legacy House to promote Legacy during Legacy week in 1990.

Physical description

Colour photo x 9 of an art exhibition for Legacy Week in 1990.