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Canvas Print : Boeing B-17 aeroplane
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Boeing B-17 aeroplane
Boeing B-17 aeroplanes, one in blue, the other in camouflage colours.
1940s
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Media ID 7475165
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Boeing Camouflage Colours Ww 2 Ww Ii
36"x14" (91x35cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the grandeur of aviation history with our exclusive range of Canvas Prints from The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library) and Mary Evans Prints Online. These stunning prints feature iconic Boeing B-17 aeroplanes in vibrant detail. Witness the power and elegance of these historic aircraft, available in both blue and authentic camouflage colours of the 1940s. Elevate your home or office décor with this captivating piece of aeronautical art that tells a story of bravery, innovation, and aviation heritage."
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 91.4cm x 35.6cm (36" x 14")
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 black-and-white photograph, captured by an unknown photographer for The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAS) in the 1940s, showcases two iconic Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses, emblems of aerial power during World War II. The aircraft on the left is painted in a striking blue hue, while the one on the right dons the traditional camouflage pattern. The Boeing B-17, a four-engine heavy bomber produced by Boeing, became a vital asset for the Allied forces during the war, particularly for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in Europe. Known as the "Flying Fortress," the B-17 was renowned for its defensive armament, which included multiple machine guns and a bomb bay capable of carrying up to 8,000 pounds of explosives. The blue B-17 in this image may have been used for training purposes, as the RAF occasionally employed this color scheme for their bomber fleets. Conversely, the camouflage B-17 was likely used for combat missions, as this pattern was designed to help the aircraft blend in with the environment and evade enemy detection. As the skies above Europe became a battleground during World War II, the Boeing B-17 played a pivotal role in the transportation of essential supplies and the delivery of devastating blows to the Axis powers. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination displayed by the Allied forces during this pivotal period in history.
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