So incredibly proud and honoured that portraits from the 3945 Portraits Project were shown, projected on stage during the BBC’s VE80 Celebration Concert at Horse Guards Parade in London, infront of the King, Veterans, Veteran’s Families and the Nation
The portraits appeared during a rendition of "You'll never walk alone" sung by Sir Willard White. You can watch it here: https://glyndewis.com/3945portraits
Allow me this moment to feel a bit of personal pride…
This month, National Geographic have a full article, covering the story of the the Legendary Avro Lancaster…
A wonderful article covering the life of the Lancaster from its birth, those who designed it, those who built it, those who maintained it and those who flew it.
Of those who flew it, I had the utmost pleasure of spending time with and photographing World War 2 Veteran, Rusty Waughman DFC AFC Ld’H , RAF Flight Lieutenant, 101 ‘Special Duties’ Squadron, for my 3945 Portraits Project.
Over the years I’ve been fortunate to have my images appear in articles, magazines and as front covers, but to have a portrait feature in National Geographic, feels, well…extra special.
You can check out the full article as well as Rusty’s incredible story HERE
Sat here reflecting on the past 18 months or so of us all living with the Covid 19 Pandemic and subsequent restrictions.
Hard to fathom that its been so long since I’ve been able to continue with my 3945 Portraits Project, photographing World War 2 Veterans with the sole purpose of…
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