Operation Motorman

Operation Motorman, the British Army’s retaking of ‘Free Derry’, took place on July 31st, 1972. This is the repainted mural (the in-progress shot is from April); for the 2001 original, see M01426. (Part of The People’s Gallery by the Bogside Artists.)

For the installation to Seamus Bradley, who died during the operation, (and for the photo the mural is based upon) see X01130.

The plaque is to Patrick Shiels (M03583).

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Copyright © 2013 Peter Moloney
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One thought on “Operation Motorman

  1. Rob Herman's avatar Rob Herman 2025-06-22 / 12:00 pm

    The uniform of the second image looks like camouflage. Is that a different version or is it due to paint flaking off?

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