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Antique Framed Print : Avro 683 Lancaster B-2
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Avro 683 Lancaster B-2
A 576 Squadron Royal Airforce RAF Avro Lancaster B-2 Flying Enroute Date: 1944
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14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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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This evocative photograph captures the iconic Avro 683 Lancaster B-2 bomber of the Royal Air Force (RAF) in flight during a mission over the United Kingdom in 1944. The Lancaster, registration PD235, is seen here in its natural habitat, the vast expanse of the English sky, as it makes its way to its target. The Lancaster was a key component of the RAF's strategic bombing campaign during World War II, and its distinctive silhouette became a symbol of the Allied forces' determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The Avro Lancaster was a piston-powered, four-engine heavy bomber that was designed and manufactured by the Avro Aircraft Company in England. It first flew in January 1941 and entered service with the RAF in 1942. The Lancaster was renowned for its versatility and was used for various roles, including mine laying, maritime patrol, and even as a glider tug. However, it is best known for its role as a strategic bomber, where it proved to be an effective and feared weapon against the Axis powers. The Lancaster's impressive bomb bay could carry up to 14,000 pounds of bombs, and it was also capable of carrying up to 21 air-dropped mines. The aircraft was also well-armed, with up to ten machine guns and two 20mm cannons. The Lancaster's crews were highly trained and skilled, and they played a crucial role in the Allied victory in Europe. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the RAF's aircrews during World War II. The Lancaster, with its powerful engines and imposing presence, continues to be a symbol of the indomitable spirit of the RAF and the Allied forces.
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