Sir Philip Louis Vian (1894-1968), Admiral of the Fleet
Sitter in 12 portraits
Admiral of the Fleet; took part in the attack on the Bismarck (1941); escorted convoys during early part of the war, showed courage and resourcefulness when Malta convoy engaged Italian battle fleet (May 1942); took part in the invasion of Sicily (1943); commanded Eastern Task Force in invasion of Normandy (1944).
by Bassano
vintage print, 10 November 1944
NPG x84974
by Bassano
vintage print, 10 November 1944
NPG x85422
Armed Forces and Intelligence Services
Groups
Admirals
Place
Italy
