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Eight and a half thousand bottles of beer are flown to the Falklands Islands
Eight and a half thousand bottles of beer are flown to the Falklands Islands. Donated by The Newcastle Breweries Ltd for the Sunday Mirror. The ale is loaded on an RAF Hercules at RAF Lyneham
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Mirrorpix
England
WA*1828748
Media ID 21527710
© Mirrorpix
Air Force Beer Cargo Drink Falklands War
21"x14" (53x35cm) Canvas Print
Experience the unique fusion of history and celebration with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image commemorates the extraordinary moment when eight and a half thousand bottles of beer, generously donated by The Newcastle Breweries Ltd for the Sunday Mirror, were flown to the Falkland Islands aboard an RAF Hercules at RAF Lyneham. Bring this inspiring story to your home or office and relive the camaraderie and spirit of generosity with every glance. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and make it a part of your cherished memories.
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 53.3cm x 35.6cm (21" 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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the 1980s, amidst the Falklands War. In a remarkable act of generosity and solidarity, The Newcastle Breweries Ltd donated a staggering eight and a half thousand bottles of beer to the Falkland Islands. This heartwarming gesture aimed to bring some comfort and respite to the brave soldiers stationed in this remote conflict zone. The image captures an iconic moment as an RAF Hercules aircraft is being loaded with crates upon crates of ale at RAF Lyneham. The sheer scale of this operation is awe-inspiring, highlighting the lengths taken by both military personnel and civilians alike to support those fighting on foreign soil. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, it's impossible not to appreciate the significance behind each bottle being carefully transported across vast distances. Beyond its obvious purpose as a refreshing beverage, these beers symbolize camaraderie, unity, and perhaps even a temporary escape from the harsh realities of war. While commercial use may not be mentioned here, what truly shines through is humanity's ability to come together during times of strife. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst conflict and uncertainty, acts of kindness can transcend borders and provide solace when it's needed most.
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