Nora Heysen, Transport driver (Aircraftwoman Florence Miles) [1945, oil on canvas, 66.2 x 81.1 cm, AWM ART24393]
Heysen selected Aircraftwoman Florence Ethel Miles as the subject for this painting because she saw Miles as a 'young, forward lass'. Miles was serving as a transport driver in North Queensland. This is one of many portraits by Heysen that show women as strong and capable.
Source
AWM ART24393
Copyright
Australian War Memorial