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Gloster Meteor III
Gloster Meteor III of 616 Squadron RAF, Germany April 1945
The Royal Air Force Museum is Britain's only national museum dedicated wholly to aviation
Media ID 702035
© RAF Museum 2008 - All Rights Reserved
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 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
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 24.1cm (14.6" x 9.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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 essence of the final days of World War II in Europe, as seen through the lens of acclaimed Royal Air Force (RAF) photographer Charles E. Brown. The image depicts a Gloster Meteor III jet fighter of 616 Squadron, RAF, stationed at an airfield in Germany in April 1945. The Meteor III, a British-designed and manufactured single-seat, twin-engine jet fighter, was the first operational jet fighter in the world. It entered service with the RAF in 1944 and quickly proved its worth in combat, becoming a crucial asset in the Allied air campaign against the Axis powers. In this photograph, the Meteor III sits proudly on the tarmac, its sleek lines and powerful engines a testament to the technological advancements of the time. The aircraft's markings identify it as belonging to 616 Squadron, a renowned unit that saw extensive action during the war. The squadron was part of the Second Tactical Air Force and played a key role in supporting ground forces during the D-Day landings and the subsequent advance into Germany. The background of the photograph reveals the harsh reality of the post-war landscape. The wreckage of destroyed aircraft and the remnants of wartime infrastructure are scattered around the airfield, a poignant reminder of the devastation and destruction caused by the conflict. The Meteor III, however, stands defiantly against this backdrop, a symbol of the RAF's resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Charles E. Brown's photograph is a powerful reminder of the pivotal role the RAF played in the outcome of World War II and the technological innovations that shaped the course of military aviation history.
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