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Acrylic Blox : Vickers Light Tank Mk. VII Tetrarch
Mounted Prints from Royal Air Force
Vickers Light Tank Mk. VII Tetrarch
Loading a Tetrarch tank into a General Aircraft Hamilcar glider
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 690660
© RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved
Glider World War Two Airborne Forces Armoured Vehicle British Army
8"x6" (20x15cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 15.2cm (8" x 6")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in history during World War Two. The image showcases the remarkable strength and precision of the British Army's airborne forces as they load a Vickers Light Tank Mk. VII Tetrarch into a General Aircraft Hamilcar glider. Photographer Charles E Brown has expertly frozen this intense scene, allowing us to appreciate the immense effort required for such an operation. The sheer scale of this undertaking is awe-inspiring. As we gaze upon this photograph, we witness the delicate balance between power and fragility. The Tetrarch tank, an armored vehicle known for its agility and speed, appears almost diminutive next to the colossal glider that will transport it into battle. Intriguingly, this image also highlights the innovative tactics employed by Allied forces during WWII. By utilizing gliders to deliver heavy equipment directly onto enemy territory, they gained a significant advantage over their adversaries. This method allowed them to swiftly deploy armored vehicles like never before – ensuring mobility and firepower right from the start of crucial operations. As we delve deeper into history through photographs like these, we gain profound insights into past conflicts and marvel at human ingenuity under duress. This particular print serves as a poignant reminder of both the bravery exhibited by soldiers on all fronts and their unwavering determination to secure victory against all odds
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