In early June Osprey’s preeminent World War 1 aviation profile artist, Harry Dempsey, passed away following a long battle with chronic lung disease. Born in 1949 and raised in Pitsmoor, near Sheffield, Harry was a graduate of Dewsbury Art College. Moving to London following the completion of his studies, he soon found employment in the art design industry, working for an agency on Bruton Street that sent him to cover fashion shows. He met his future wife, Anna, during this period. Following time in Yorkshire looking after his parents, Harry became the studio art director for Biggs of High Wycombe.
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